Whether you’re about to finish your medical residency or have been practicing medicine for years, it can be overwhelming to decide exactly what you want to do for the rest of your medical career. Do you want to stay in one location or use this as an opportunity to experience living in other areas? Do you want your own practice or would you prefer to work in a hospital or with a medical group? With so many options available for physicians, and so many potential hospitals/healthcare organizations/practices to apply to, it’s easy to get lost when looking for a job. Working with a physician recruiter can help you get back on track with not just your job search but your overall career goals.
At Enterprise Medical Recruiting, our consultants focus on a particular specialty, one that they know inside out. When you’re paired with your specialty-specific consultant, they can help you map out your career path. One way your consultant can guide you is by having you visualize the physician position of your dreams.
Here’s how:
- Take a moment to imagine the perfect day at your medical job. List out all the details you desire, including location, co-workers, atmosphere, and compensation. This will give you a clearer picture of where you are trying to end up in your job search.
- Now prioritize those items. Which aspects are important to you and which are less important? Ranking them in order will help you match your goals against any available jobs.
Working with a physician recruiter is easier when you can communicate exactly what you want from the position you are seeking. The more your consultant knows, the better they can tailor the search to meet your personal goals.
By planning out the specific scenario you’re envisioning, you are taking the first step on the path toward achieving your goals. With a clearer vision, you will be able to describe your desired position more accurately, which will encourage others to keep you in mind. And by meeting with a recruiter, you’ll have a dedicated person working to find you a position that matches the description you have visualized.
When it comes to your career as a physician, you should always be working towards your achievement of that vision. Make sure your vision is clear from the start. If you need help, just talk to one of our personal career consultants!