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

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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 Spauldingstephen.spaulding@duke.edu

Websites:

www.medicalstaffrecruitment.duke.edu

www.hr.duke.edu

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