preparing for the job search presented by: stephen spaulding suzanne anderson medical staff...
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Preparing for the Job Search
Presented by:
Stephen SpauldingSuzanne Anderson
Medical Staff RecruitmentDuke Medicine
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Search Preparation
Interview Tips
Offer Review Tips
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Today’s Focus
How to Love your J - O - B
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The Career Equation …..
……it’s more than a paycheck
The Career Equation
Examine Yourself:
When it comes to work, what do I naturally enjoy doing?
What am I naturally good at? What energizes me? What stresses me? What motivates me? What annoys me?
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The Career Equation
Examine the Big Picture
Do I want to be part of a small group or big group? Do I want a rural location, the suburbs, or the city? What type of patients do I want to work with: wealthy,
middle class,, or those in financial need? Do I want to see high volume of patients in shorter bursts?
Or work with a smaller number of patients for a longer duration?
What type of provider-patient culture do I want to be part of? What type of peer culture do I want to be part of?
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The Career Equation
Do something where you can make a difference
Use your natural talent and abilities Have passion for your job and your life Be happy at work and at home Be a living example for others
If you love what you do, you will make a difference in
the world.6
Before you begin…
Establish Email account exclusively for job search
Check Cell phone/ Home answering machine
Facebook / Social Media Contact preceptors / references
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CV review: Top mistakes
Inconsistent formatting - fonts, dates Action verbs/ incorrect tense Unexplained breaks or frequent moves Listing vague objectives “My resume” attachment Multiple email addresses No phone number listed
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Example of Clarity
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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position in Family Medicine or Urgent Care
EXPERIENCE: Registered Physician Assistant–Certified 2004–Present Guthrie Clinic LTD, Erwin, NY • Over five years of experience in out-patient primary care • Experience with pediatric to geriatric medicine in a family practice setting • Manage care of 20-25 patients daily • Diagnose, formulate treatment plans, and prescribe appropriate medications • ACLS certified • Certified in BLS • Worked cohesively in a department of 15 providers and additional support staff
Where to look for positions
Friends/ Colleagues/ Preceptors Websites/ Journal ads Recruiters – in-house vs. firms State and Local Professional
Organizations Major Health System Websites in
your target area
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Know the Market
Salaries affected by: Supply/demand Responsibilities Call requirements Geographical area
NP Programs in NC PA Programs in NCDuke UNC DukeECU UNCC ECUUNCG UNCW MethodistWestern Carolina Wake ForestWinston-Salem University
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Know the Market
Years in Practice
General NP
Primary Care NP
Non-Surg/Non-PC
NP
1 – 2 $81,762 $79,153 $79,8523 – 7 $85,649 $82,680 $86,2518 – 17 $86,290 $86,787 $85,64818+ $86,455 $87,495 $92,703
National Median $87,649 $84,488 $85,999
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2010 MGMA Report based on 2009 data
2010 MGMA Report based on 2009 data
Making Contact
Always address correspondence directly to the contact person
The research you do to get the information will make you stand out.
Add a reference letter in your correspondence to employer
Follow up with a phone call
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Interview Tips
Look professional and do your homework
Bring CV and list of key questions
Ask right questions at the right time
Cite your strengths
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Follow up Appropriately
Contact within 3 - 5 days of meeting Restate your interest in your note Highlight areas of mutual fit/interest Confirm next steps
Ask for business cards for contact info
Email as an acceptable alternative
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Remember…. First impressions are lasting
Impressions
If you don’t feel comfortable or are concerned, you may want to consider another position.
Best way to see a practice is to “shadow”
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Offer Letter / Contract Make no assumptions…..
Position responsibilities Compensation & pay periods Frequency of evaluations,
probationary period Contract renewal process Termination information List of benefits
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Offer Letter / Contract
Formula for incentives Malpractice insurance/Tail coverage Credentials, privileges Non Compete Clauses
Ask these questions before accepting
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Remember:
Always have an attorney review the contract before you sign
Always obtain a fully executed contract for your records
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Other Issues
Notes on “Posting” CV
Practicelink and HealtheCareers (AANP)Key words, never pay to post
Notes on working with agenciesNew geographic locationNo internal recruitersAsk if firm has a retained searchAsk firm not to send CV anywhere without your ok
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Openings at Duke with MSR
Duke Primary Care: FM, IM, Geriatrics, UCC
Specialty Openings: Urology Oncology
Check website regularly MedicalStaffRecruitment.duke.edu
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Recruitment Contact:
Stephen [email protected]
Websites:
www.medicalstaffrecruitment.duke.edu
www.hr.duke.edu
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