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View all postsPhysician Job Search Tips: Your Future Physician Compensation Model Doesn’t Matter
By Michael Jones - August 9, 2013
All experienced physician recruiters have worked with candidates who insist on restricting their job search by considering only one type of compensation model. These days many physicians focus only on
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Physician Job Search Tips: Negotiations Go Best with an Offer in Hand
By Michael Jones - August 7, 2013
Prior to launching HospitalRecruiting.com, I spent 7 years working for one of the larger physician recruiting firms. During that time, I witnessed many physicians attempting to negotiate contract terms
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By Michael Jones - August 6, 2013
Editor's Note: We are aware that our constant posts about physician jobs, job searches, and recruiting can be a little dry. That's why we're going to introduce some physician comedy courtesy of ZDoggMD,
Physician Job Search Tips: Find the Right Job and Avoid the Job Hopper Label
By Michael Jones - July 24, 2013
According to physician recruiters, as many as 75% of resident physicians, across all specialties, end up changing jobs within the first 3 years of completing their training. Most physicians are in high
Physician Job Search Tips: For 2014 Residents and Fellows the Time to Start Your Job Search is Now!
By Michael Jones - July 18, 2013
Here we are in the middle of July, 2013, and for many physician residents and fellows, their upcoming job search isn’t yet a high priority. However, there are several reasons why getting a jump on your
Physician Job Search Tips: Avoid Unwanted Contacts and Solicitations
By Michael Jones - July 9, 2013
A recent article at amednews.com points out that physicians often feel that they get too many job solicitations, whether they are on an active job search or not. The article mentions a physician who receives
Physician Job Search Tips: Remember that MGMA Salary Numbers are Averages!
By Michael Jones - May 3, 2013
2012/2013 MGMA Survey Reports Are Available – Understand Local Market Factors Before Evaluating Compensation Offers The 2012/2013 MGMA survey reports are available, and a new flood of information on physician
Top Five Overlooked Financial Details for Physician Job Searches
By Michael Jones - February 12, 2013
Top five financial details that are often overlooked when considering a new physician opportunity: When considering new job opportunities, it’s easy to become enchanted with a new community, your new
Top Five Ways to Fail at a Job Interview
By Michael Jones - December 6, 2012
After a lot of hard work, you set a date for an interview at your dream job. As the date arrives and you head out for the site visit, you’ll finally get your chance to impress your future colleagues.
Physician Job Search Tips - Tip #1: Applying for a Job is a Small First Step
By Michael Jones - November 21, 2012
In my previous career as a contingency-based recruiter, I learned that for some physician job searches, my primary value was simply to convince a candidate to apply for the jobs that appeared to be a reasonable