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By Angie Best-Boss RN - March 19, 2015
Maybe your grandma was right. The key to happiness is to follow your heart. Then again, Grandma probably didn’t have the kind of student loan debt you do. Maybe you should follow your heart in a state
Nailing Your Nursing Interview
By MaryAnn DePietro - March 9, 2015
Before you start your dream job as a nurse, you need to get through the application process, which almost always includes an interview. Whether you are a new grad or an experienced nurse, interviewing
Top Reasons Physician Candidates Don't Get Contacted
By Daniel Hadley - February 10, 2015
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
Career Options for International Medical Graduates
By Christiana Davis, MD - February 6, 2015
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
Turn Your Clinical Rotation Into a Nursing Job
By Angie Best-Boss RN - February 4, 2015
It can be tough to land your first nursing job. According to the National League for Nursing,“the economic recession has flooded the RN market with experienced nurses who were retired, planning to
Eight Mistakes to Avoid While Switching Career
By Ayesha Khan, MD - January 27, 2015
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
Tips for IMGs' First Job Search
By Christiana Davis, MD - January 6, 2015
Every year, thousands of foreign doctors come to the United States with the hope of landing that elusive job. Often times, they do this without counting the cost, and there are unanticipated challenges
Advanced Practice Nursing Career Analysis
By Sharon A. Takiguchi, RN, MS, APRN, DrPH - November 12, 2014
Who comprises the definition of an Advanced Practice Nurse? Registered nurses with a minimum of a Master of Science degree with a clinical focus in one of four categories can function as an Advanced
The Job Doctor Mailbag: Employment Gaps and Competitive Job Markets
By The Job Doctor - October 16, 2014
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
Top 8 Ways to Find the Best Physician Jobs
By Michael Jones - September 17, 2014
Finding a good job as a physician isn’t usually a difficult task. However, accepting a physician job is normally a major commitment, with positive or negative repercussions that will last throughout the
