The Job Shadow Interview

The position sounded perfect on paper. The HR director slid a contract across the desk and handed me a pen. The salary was fair, the bonus was enticing, and the hours were exactly what I wanted. And yet, I wasn’t sure I was ready to abandon the comfort of a large hospital system for a relatively new private clinic setting. It was a big leap. I put down the pen and asked, “Can I spend a day on the floor and job shadow?”

How to be confident and assertive during job interviews

When it comes to interviews, we’ve all had our moments when we wished we had performed better than we did. What if it didn’t have to be that way – what if we could go into every interview knowing that we performed well and really caught the attention of the employer as a potential candidate to fill the vacancy? For successful interviews, it takes tact and communication to really get the attention of the employer. Interviews are your chance to “sell” your abilities to the employer as to why you are the top candidate of choice.

Job Search Tips: How to Get Employers to Come to You

When it comes to the job search, we all go through the typical motions of submitting job applications, networking, and preparing to go to a job interview. But what if there was a way to amp up your job search and get the recruiters and hiring managers to come after you? Like any job search, there should be a strategy, and there are strategies you can put in place to get noticed more than you could on your own. Let’s take a look at the ways you can get employers to notice you.

Resume Building Tips for Healthcare Professionals

It’s easy to concentrate on making a good resume when you are looking for your first job or your next one. But, have you considered what you can be doing during the “in between” time? What can you do now to maximize your opportunities and make the job search easier when it comes around?

Prepare for your interview in 7 easy steps

Congrats! You landed the interview! Then panic sets in. Interviews can be nerve-wracking. There is a lot of pressure for you to perform well, share everything you need to in a limited time, and make a good enough impression that […]

High Paying Healthcare Jobs in Unexpected Places

When you think of states with great, high-paying job opportunities, California, Texas, and New York probably come to mind. However, healthcare is different. Due to shortages, some unexpected states have high paying positions.

This data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics provides insights into the great variation in earnings across the country…

4 Things I Like About My Recruiter

I am selective in where and why I’ll travel to pick up some shifts, but a key factor is the methods of the recruiter. I wanted to share a few of my favorite recruiter traits and to let you know good recruiters do still exist.

Jobs in Healthcare that are Mostly Behind the Scenes

Working in healthcare is the perfect choice for many people. After all, jobs in healthcare often offer a stable career, good salaries, and a chance to make a difference each day. You also have a lot of choices. Jobs, such […]

5 Mistakes I Made Accepting an Attending Contract

The final year of any residency is a time of accelerated independence, moonlighting, and an intense search for that first job as an attending. This decision is critical as one embarks on a life-long career in medicine, and it will […]

When to use a recruiting firm for your job search

When it comes to your job search as a healthcare professional, you often have several options available to you. These can come in the form of networking, referrals, direct applications, and the use of a recruiting firm. As job seekers, […]