Get the job you want.

As December looms the largest graduating class of the year is getting ready to do just that… graduate. Unfortunately, many of us are facing the reality that getting job post school was a little more difficult than thought. This short article covers a view tips and advice that I have acquired either from others, or via my own experiences.

  1. Join Profession Organizations! I can’t stress this one enough. When I was leaving my undergraduate school, Valparaiso University (Great school… I know shameless plug), my Uncle told me that the single best piece of advice he could offer is to join societies. They are absolutely invaluable in establishing contacts and networks. Within a two weeks of joining one of the state chiropractic organizations, I had 4 good interviews lined up.
  2. Network with influential doctors. I’ve been regularly shadowing doctors who are board members of their state associations and chiropractic licensure boards, talk about some good contacts.
  3. Make a cover letter! Many people forget this critical element to a resume. Its your chance to show your personality and appear different from the pack.
  4. Know what you want. Most Doctors want an associate who have goals and drive. In every interview I’ve had I’ve been asked where do you see yourself in 5 years. If you don’t know, your likely not as driven as the Doctor would like, and if you appear unsure in your answer, it will show.
  5. Trust your Gut. If red flags go off, don’t take the job, but be polite in your denial; you don’t want to burn any bridges.
  6. Send Thank You Letters… Immediately. This shows the doctor that your on the ball, value their time, and really want the job.
  7. Spell Check Spell Check Spell Check. If you cant get the detail’s right onn the most important document of you’re life, why would you be anymore caerful with anything else;
  8. Be honest. Don’t fudge your resume, or try to be someone you’re not in the interview. Most likely it will show, and if it does not you could find your self in a job you don’t like or are not qualified for.
  9. Don’t forget that this is a business. In the interview, show the Doctor how you will help his practice become more successful.
  10. Ask lots of questions. Probably my biggest failure. Asking questions shows you are paying attention and are genuinely interested.
  11. Post a classified. There are many sites where you can place free ads, such as this website and planet chiropractic.

This article is a growing piece and work in progress. If you have anymore tips please comment, especially if you are a Doctor who has hired in the past.