When job hunting, there are several key considerations that can help you navigate the process effectively. What’s important to consider when you’re job hunting? This section provides you with items to be aware of when you’re seeking a new job. For example, is partnership something you should want? Use your professional network to find job leads and get referrals. Reach out to colleagues, mentors, and industry contacts. Preparing a CV can be daunting. Read further to find out the top 10 skills you should highlight on it and whether you should have a cover letter. This section also provides you with questions to ask during the interview such as about the work environment, team dynamics, and expectations . Pay attention to the entire workplace culture, including interactions between staff. This can give insight into the team atmosphere and values. Questions are also included for employers to ask such as about your experience, goals, and how you handle challenges. Employers may ask about your approach to teamwork, patient care, and adaptability in high-pressure situations.
On April 12, 2025, I had the privilege of presenting to the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation as part of their Virtual Course for Residents and New Graduates. I was invited to give a ten-minute talk on the practice search process. Given the limited time, I focused on the Top 10 PM&R Practice...
Checking the spelling, format and content of your curriculum vitae is critical! The spelling of physiatrist as physiciatrist is obviously wrong but may not be caught by Spell Check. A cv is often the first impression a potential employer has of you. A misspelled word on a resume can reflect carelessness and negatively impact your...
The goal of your physiatry curriculum vitae is to make you stand out as the best candidate for a practice opportunity! How do you do this? The best way is to know what the employer wants and tailor-make your cv to address your professional characteristics that match them. Sometimes the physiatry job description tells you...
I recently spoke with a fellow recently who asked me whether a cover letter should be used when approaching an employer for the first time using email. I used to say that a cover letter isn’t necessary but as it’s your initial contact with the pm&r employer, I think it’s a good idea. It should...
Farr Healthcare, Inc. had the good fortune to speak recently during a Zoom AAPMR presentation about the questions you should ask during a job interview. Usually, presentations speak about the questions you will be asked during a job interview. It’s less frequent to learn about the questions you should ask. Some of the questions are...
This is a tricky question. Some physical medicine and rehabilitation doctors don’t address it on their curriculum vitae. Some doctors don’t explain it on their cv but explain it in a cover letter. Other doctors don’t address it unless the employer notice the gap on their cv. What should you do? It depends on the...