Job Search Strategies
Don't Spurn That Recruiter's Call. It Could Land You A Dream Job
Of course, you know that one of the best ways to find a new job is to network with colleagues. They can be from your hospital or IPA, or they can be people you met at specialty-association or CME conclaves, or people you served with on managed-care and other committees. But not everybody has such an elaborate network to mine for job leads. Even if you do, you may not learn of opportunities tailored to your needs, particularly if you're looking in other parts of the country. That's when a physician recruiter can help. Even though you may not be in the job market when a recruiter calls, you should take a few minutes, if feasible, to chat. Doing so can sow the seeds for your future. Give some thought now to the working conditions that are important to you, and describe them to the recruiter. The more specific you are about location, compensation, benefits, call schedule, and a host of other factors, the easier it will be for you to land a position other physicians would kill to get. That conversation you have today can pay off for you six months, a year, or even three years down the line. That's because the recruiter uses a computer database to log your preferences, as well as the time you specify for him to check with you again. In the interim, he'll keep you in mind and let you know when he runs across opportunities that might be right for you. But wait until the last minute to bring yourself to his attention, and you may have to take what's available at the time or postpone your career move until he can find you something suitable. You set the time to talk. Just because a recruiter phones you during business hours doesn't mean you have to drop what you're doing to take the call. Recruiters understand how busy doctors are. If you can't chat, reschedule the conversation. But do take the time to hear about the position. It could be the opportunity of a lifetime. It takes only a few seconds to find out. |
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