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View all postsEight 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
Physician Interviews from the Employer's Perspective
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - August 12, 2014
You've researched a potential new position, figured out your needs and wants, rehearsed questions, and know what to look for at a site visit. Have you tried seeing this process through the eyes
The Physician Job Search as a Romantic Endeavor
By Michael Jones - August 6, 2014
A physician job search, executed correctly, is often times a very similar experience to dating. There is always an initial introduction (How did you two meet?), interviews (remember those first dates?),
Evaluating a Practice
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - July 14, 2014
Do you have your homework done and curriculum vitae (CV) polished? Be ready to talk to potential employers and recruiters before you begin to make inquiries. Initial Discussions. When you begin
Finding Your Best-for-You Job: First Things First
By Faith A. Coleman, MD - July 7, 2014
It may be time for a new job if you’re unhappy in your current job, in your final year of residency, or looking for your first job. There are many factors to consider and decisions to make; it can
What In-house Recruiters Really Care About on Your CV
By Michael Jones - June 27, 2014
Healthcare job seekers - physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, allied health professionals, and others - often spend a great deal of time preparing their CV’s and trying to determine exactly how