Author Archives: Terry
The importance of grammar for the physician CV and cover letter
Recently I received an email solicitation from a company that I know to be a successful, profitable organization. The email went on and on about why I should employ their services. It touted their past success rates, excellent promotions, etc. … Continue reading
More factors to consider when choosing a specialty
To continue where I left off, here are three more factors to consider when choosing your medical specialty: 4) Make sure to factor in lifestyle considerations. Before choosing a specialty, the potential physician should spend time evaluating his or her … Continue reading
Medical specialties: think before you choose
Terry is one of the staff of writers for The Doctor Job. Do you need your personal statement edited, or do you need help in writing one from the beginning? Click here for more information. Once in a while when … Continue reading
Resume advice for visa holders
If you are a job-seeking physician with a J-1 or H-1B Visa, it is essential that your resume be as polished as possible. Many foreign physicians wrongly assume that if they are not finding work it is because of their … Continue reading
Physician Resumes: Personal interests should STAY personal
I’m not sure whose idea it was to begin putting a “personal interests & hobbies” section on a resume, but I believe it to be one of the worst ideas in resume writing history. The basic reasoning behind the category … Continue reading
Structuring Your Resume for Success
Physicians often worry about the content of their resumes, but don’t put much thought into the order in which the various categories appear. The structure of a physician’s resume can be a key factor in whether or not he/she receives … Continue reading
Desperate for a job? Don’t let on that you are.
Whether you’re a physician struggling to make ends meet financially, your H-1 or J-1 visa is expiring, or you simply can’t take one more second practicing at your current position, you NEED a new job and you need it now. … Continue reading
What sets you apart from other physicians?
It always kills me when I ask my physician clients to describe what sets them apart from others in their field and they answer: “I’m good at my job.” While it’s better to be good at your job than bad … Continue reading
Avoiding the Cliché Personal Statement
Terry is one of the staff of writers for The Doctor Job. Do you need your personal statement edited, or do you need help in writing one from the beginning? Click here for more information. “Why I want to be … Continue reading
Putting the “personal” into your personal statement
Terry is one of the staff of writers for The Doctor Job. Do you need your personal statement edited, or do you need help in writing one from the beginning? Click here for more information. One of the biggest problems … Continue reading