Episode #66: Do You Need Experience to Land a Nonclinical Job?

The first step many physicians take when considering a nonclinical career is to browse job listings. And more often than not, this leads to confusion rather than clarity in the career transition process. Do I really need all of the required qualifications? What about the preferred skills and experience? Not to worry, today’s episode (part one of a two-part series) is here to alleviate your confusion and share some good news!

In this solo episode I’ll discuss what those job qualifications really mean, what to look for in job descriptions, and why converting your CV to resume gives you an advantage with recruiters.

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:

www.doctorscrossing.com/66

In this episode we’re talking about:

• How to interpret the “required experience” section of a job listing
• The difference between clinical and nonclinical job descriptions
• How to be strategic in your job search
• Why nonclinical jobs are likely to provide extensive training
• How to know if your qualifications are a good match for a position
• Why some companies are more willing to hire candidates with less experience
• The benefit of customizing your resume and LinkedIn before applying

 

Links for this episode:

LinkedIn for Physicians Course - If you’d like to learn how to customize your LinkedIn profile to make it stand out to recruiters, this course walks you through all the steps with short, actionable videos and cheat sheets for each lesson. This course takes the guesswork out of using LinkedIn!

Carpe Diem Resume Kit - converting your CV to a resume helps recruiters better understand why you are a great match for a specific job. My resume kit gives will guide you through creating a polished resume for your desired job. Templates are included as well as a bonus on writing your cover letter.