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Being professional during your job search
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 05:00:20 +0000
Have you ever called someone’s phone only to be met by a voicemail message involving their two-year old?
“Davey, ask them to say their name and number… (silence)… say “hi” Davey… (a loud clatter as the phone drops to the floor)… Beep.
Sure, such messages are adorable, endearing—all things precious. They are not, however, professional. [...]
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Physicians, how do you choose where to practice?
Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:54:54 +0000
If you’re like me, you’re a physician who has never been a particular fan of moving. All the boxes. All the stress. All the pizza. (Okay, the last point might actually be a perk). For doctors, moving is often a necessary step on their career path. Perhaps you’re a [...]
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More resume tips for physicians
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 12:44:18 +0000
As one of the professional resume, cover letter, and personal statement writers on the staff of The Doctor Job, I have seen thousands of different physician resumes: The short, the long, the thorough, the sparse. While every physician’s resume is sure to look a little different, there are some common guidelines each doctor should [...]
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Physician Phone Interview Tips
Thu, 22 May 2008 01:32:03 +0000
At first glance, a phone interview sounds much less intimidating than an actual, face-to-face interview. After all, you don’t have to worry about finding that perfectly professional yet memorable interview attire. You don’t have to worry if a sneaky piece of lettuce from your lunch salad is stuck between your teeth like a [...]
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Medical school’s out for summer?
Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:44:55 +0000
Remember your summer days growing up? Laying out beside the community pool, chasing the ice cream truck down the cul-de-sac, sleeping in, staying up late watching movies. That was the life—was being the operative word in that sentence.
Med students, go ahead and mourn those lazy summer days because you probably won’t see them [...]
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Personal Statements: A few tips for the hopeful applicant
Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:12:10 +0000
Imagine, if you will, the thrills and joys of being a residency/fellowship program director. Your day is long, full of countless responsibilities—and during the ERAS application process this delightful list of responsibilities grows even longer. Come mid-afternoon you feel like collapsing on a couch and watching the Office episode you Tivoed from the [...]
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How 5 Minutes Can Save Your Job Search
Fri, 07 Mar 2008 16:02:27 +0000
Is your search for a doctor job failing miserably?
Are you posting resumes all over the physician job bards, and can’t understand why you’re not getting interviews?
Have you sent resumes to all of the doctors and hospitals you know personally - and not getting responses?
Take 5 minutes and a few easy steps to improve your search [...]
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Is It Too Late To Find A J-1 Waiver Position?
Mon, 04 Feb 2008 15:40:50 +0000
At The Doctor Job, we always suggest that a resident begins looking for a physician job about 9-12 months before they are scheduled to graduate. This is especially true for doctors that will be searching for J-1 Waiver opportunities, and we even suggest that 12-18 months might be more appropriate for a J-1.
However, it [...]
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Don’t Stop Looking For A Doctor Job Too Soon
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:05:49 +0000
One of the most common mistakes doctors make when searching for a job is to stop looking for a physician position too soon.
After years of training and weeks (or months) of job searches, many doctors stop just short of the goal of finding a great job.
This is especially true if they are searching for a [...]
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The high cost of physician recruiters
Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:32:27 +0000
There is a common misconception among residents, fellows and doctors looking for jobs that physician recruiters are free. They’re not.
While it’s true that a recruiter will not charge an initial up-front fee to the doctor for the job search, there are many hidden costs that need to be considered before trusting a recruiter to [...]
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