Category Archives: Job Search Tips
Casual job board surfing: physician hobbies examined
I think Baseball might be in trouble. It seems the classic sport that has long been hailed as America’s Past Time is quickly being overshadowed by a new past time: Surfing Job Boards. For fun. How do we know it’s … Continue reading
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
How To Find Physician Jobs For Spouses In The Same City
Finding a great physician job in a major metro city like New York, Los Angeles or Chicago can be difficult. Finding two great physician jobs in the same city can seem downright impossible. But what’s the alternative? Is it really … Continue reading
Why do physicians take bad jobs?
Who thinks it’s a good idea for a physician to consider a job offer for a position that he or she knows is a bad job? You might be thinking to yourself, “Why on earth would any doctor take a … Continue reading
The Doctor Job Q & A: When Should I Start Looking For A Physician Job?
Dear The Doctor Job, I am currently a PGY-3 in internal medicine. How soon should I start looking for a job? My schedule is so busy with my rotations, I don’t think I would have time to look for a … Continue reading
Physician Job Search Tips: How To Get A Higher Salary
Whenever a physician is looking for a job, one of the biggest concerns is usually “how can I get the highest salary?” In addition to finding a position in the right location, with the right schedule, work environment and growth … Continue reading
Planning your job search with short term and long term goals
At The Doctor Job, our goal is always to help physicians find the perfect job for them. We don’t expect doctors to settle for just any job in an area when there is a better position to be found. However, … Continue reading
Physician Job Search Tips: Always Be Professional
Many times at The Doctor Job, we receive emails and phone calls from physicians who assume they are contacting a potential employer about a physician job opportunity. I am often surprised by the tone and simple mistakes that these doctors … Continue reading