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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

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career change - nurse to business woman

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

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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

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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

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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

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Physician Searching for Job

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

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Job Seeker Qualities Employers Measure

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?),

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Ideal Physician Job

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

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Physician Job Evaluation

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

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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

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