Posts Tagged "Physician Job Search"
View all postsWhy You Should Take a Second Look at Healthcare Job Boards
By Ore Ogunyemi, MD - August 6, 2019
...On the other hand, when you apply to a job via a job board, you show that you’ve put some thought and commitment into choosing it. Additionally, you will be able to tailor your CV and cover letter to that position, showcasing your sincere desire to pursue and accept the job. As some recruited applicants who only review the opportunity after being presented may not follow through, this gives the employer more security that you genuinely want the job...
What Emergency Medicine Physicians Want From Recruiters
By David Beran, DO - August 1, 2019
It’s time to get over the antagonistic relationship a lot of doctors have with recruiters and get to a point where we can help each other. Ultimately, it can only benefit us both to have higher quality interactions...
Top 35 Questions to Ask Before Signing Your First Physician Contract
By Anne Carrie - July 9, 2019
Asking the right questions and having detailed, in-depth conversations with potential employers will allow physicians to make an educated decision on whether the opportunity is the best career option for them.
Why Working with a Physician Recruiter Can Land You Your Dream Job
By Ore Ogunyemi, MD - March 21, 2019
Finding a new job can feel overwhelming— you have to consider the impact on your career, uprooting your family, novel work-place politics, and the list goes on. Figuring out how to organize your search can seem like a shot in the dark, especially if you are at a transition point in your career, want to cast a wide net, or are unsure of the job market. The job search is where physician recruiters shine; they have years or decades of experience managing these painful— but rewarding— transitions, and can provide you with valuable insight. After you've done your research and chosen a reputable recruiter, he or she will go to bat to help you land the job you want...
Physician Job Search: 5 Things I Wish I Had Done Differently
By Ore Ogunyemi, MD - January 22, 2019
View your first job as a potential life partner and plan accordingly- you want a sense of contentment when you wake up knowing you will spend more time at this position than with your significant other. Viewing your job in this way, it is easy to understand why you must be clear about your likes, and dislikes as well.
The Most Important Questions Physicians Should Ask During a Job Interview
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - November 6, 2018
To paraphrase Tony Robbins, the quality of your questions determines the quality of your life. Interviewing for a first attending job, considering a lateral move, or negotiating a contract all require poise, openness, and intuition to arrive at the desired end. As physicians, we are experts at teasing out the details necessary to make a diagnosis. Digging deeper is critical to saving lives. The same applies to our futures.
As a Physician These are the Qualities I Value in a Recruiter
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - February 20, 2018
When answers are needed or clarification required, the kind of recruiter I like to work with digs in and finds the honest answers. Fostering a long-term relationship over the quick win is a recipe for mutually beneficial collaboration.
What To Do Next if Your Dream Job Isn't Available
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - January 18, 2018
Competition, scarcity, and desire for coveted positions risk burying your CV in the proverbial pile. Having a few strategies to deal with this phenomenon can help you retain sanity and win at the end of the day.
Why Many Experienced Physicians Prefer Smaller Communities
By Mitchel Schwindt, MD - December 14, 2017
Practicing medicine in a smaller community is different on many levels. Challenges and opportunities exist, and embracing a career move to a mid-sized or small community is the perfect way to avoid stagnation and reinvigorate a physician's career.
Physician Turnover Costs & Causes, Healthcare Recruitment Challenges Continue
By Michael Jones - October 27, 2016
Emergency medicine physician Dr. Travis Ulmer blogged about some of the reasons why new physicians often don't stick with their first jobs. The main points to this blog post have to do with new physicians