You’re an experienced doctor conducting a confidential job search. Should you use your supervisor as a reference? Don’t feel pressured to do so, says Regina Levison, vice president, client development, Jordan Search Consultants, St. Louis. While that supervisor or chief of staff may be the best one to sing yourRead More

Prospective employers want to know more than where you went to school and did your residency. But how much and what type of personal information should you give prospective employers? Include a cover letter for more emphasis on your wants and needs. You probably know not to list your dateRead More

While having a gap in your CV might be the first item to draw employers’ attention—and not the good kind—there are three other items that could cause employers to question whether you’ll be a good fit for their job. Regina Levison, vice president, client development, Jordan Search Consultants, St. Louis,Read More

You took a year off because you applied for a fellowship late and all the slots were taken. A parent was ill and you had to provide support. You spent nine months backpacking. For whatever reason, if there’s a gap in your employment history, expect that to trip up potentialRead More

If you’re five years or more post fellowship, it’s time to find new references. While the best references for new physicians are a program director and two faculty members in the specialty you’ve trained in, those sources become less relevant over time because they won’t know your skill level. IfRead More

Whether you’re putting together your first curriculum vitae or refreshing an old CV, consulting experts say there is right way to do it. Here are their tips: Put your name and contact information at the top. Include a cell phone number, home address, and personal (not business) e-mail address. AddRead More