PedJobs/American Academy of Pediatrics
Career Quarterly eNewsletter
VOLUME 3, ISSUE 1 October 28, 2009

From the Program Manager

 Mary Lynn Bower, MS, MBA

First, I'd like to thank everyone who was able to join us for the 5th Annual AAP Career Fair at the 2009 AAP NCE in Washington, DC on October 18th and 19th. This year's record attendance and new Job Seeker Social was a success.

Missed NCE this year? You can still download the Career Opportunities Guide on the PedJobs site.

Also, don't forget to check out Angela Veesenmeyer's blog "Sips and Chips: Notes from a nascent pediatrician". Follow Angela's personal narrative on living the life of a young pediatrician trying to make her mark on the world.

In this issue of Career Quarterly, sponsored by Cejka Search, you’ll learn how to find your dream job and how to avoid common job seeker mistakes. Enjoy!

Know What’s Important: The First Step to Finding your Dream Job in Pediatrics

By Danise A. Cooper, Physician Recruitment Senior Search Consultant, Cejka Search

Encompassing physical, mental, and social well being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults, pediatrics offers a broad spectrum of rewarding career options and diverse opportunities. Training in general pediatrics is the portal for careers in the subspecialties, often the most challenging positions to fill. However, career satisfaction among physicians in pediatrics is well documented.

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Common Job Seekers Mistakes and How to Fix Them

By Tina Wilkins, Physician Recruitment Search Firm Owner

With the current shortage of physicians, job seekers have their choice of career opportunities. However, candidates need to remember that employers interview multiple physicians for a single position, to find the right candidate to fit the organizational culture. If you are interested in a particular opportunity, take the time to ensure that you don’t make some of the most common mistakes recruiters encounter in the interview process.

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