Posts Tagged ‘Job Search Problems’
When to Return to a Past Employer
A hospital or clinic saves time and money when it brings back someone who understands their culture, policies, and procedures, but not every situation lends itself to “boomerang.” This article with help you evaluate when to pursue (and when to avoid) reaching out to a former employer for new opportunities.
Read moreImportant, but Less-Often-Considered Aspects of a Physician Job Search
A veteran emergency physician shares his insights into some lesser explored aspects of choosing a great physician job. Topics covered include job shadowing, evaluating physician density, advantages smaller job markets, contract review, and revealing questions to ask during interviews.
Read moreFive Ways to Stand Out in a Competitive Nursing Job Market
Discussions surrounding the topic of nursing shortages have been circulating for decades. While there is a plethora of data supporting the idea that the United States is heading towards a deficit of nurses, some nurses are currently scratching their heads. […]
Read moreTaking the wrong job isn’t as bad as you think
There are many horror stories out there about what can happen to you when you take the wrong job. However, I can say unequivocally that I learned more from taking the wrong job than I ever did with what I […]
Read moreTop Reasons Physician Candidates Don’t Get Contacted
Lack of Board Certification Being board certified is increasingly more important for physicians today than it was 15 or 20 years ago. The advancements in technology and changes in best practices for treatment and diagnosis are moving at a very […]
Read moreCareer Options for International Medical Graduates
The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), through its program of certification, assesses whether physicians graduating from medical schools outside the US are ready to enter programs of graduate medical education in the United States (http://www.ecfmg.org/forms/certfact.pdf). The examination requirements […]
Read moreEight Mistakes to Avoid While Switching Career
According to a recent report published in the Wall Street Journal, an average American changes 5-7 careers in his or her lifetime. But is it always an easy choice to switch the career, job, and occupational responsibilities? Are all career transitions […]
Read moreResidency Training Challenges for International Medical Graduates
Because of the healthcare reform (also known as the Affordable Care Act or Obamacare), an additional 32 million Americans are insured. Despite such an increase in demand, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there continues to […]
Read moreThe Job Doctor Mailbag: Employment Gaps and Competitive Job Markets
Pharmacist Job Search in Charlotte Not Working Out Jenny, Pharmacist from Charlotte, NC: I’ve been searching for a pharmacist job in and around Charlotte, NC for the past 6 months, and I’m not really making any progress. I am coming […]
Read moreThe Job Doctor Mailbag – Major Metro Hospitalist Jobs for New Grads & More
Hospitalist Job Search for New Grad in Major Metro Matt, a physician on Google + writes: The search for my first post residency hospitalist position has brought up a few questions/concerns that I was hoping you may be able to offer […]
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