PedJobs/American Academy of Pediatrics
Career Quarterly eNewsletter

From the Program Manager

Are you going to the 2007 AAP National Convention & Exhibit in San Francisco? Be sure to visit the 3rd annual career fair hosted by PedJobs!

All job seekers are welcome to stop by the career fair! Bring your CVs and cover letters to take advantage of opportunities to meet and get valuable insights from major healthcare recruiters.

To get a head start, post your CV and cover letter on PedJobs.org now to take advantage of this valuable career resource at the conference. Be sure to mention in your CV and cover letter that you will be available during NCE for interviews. The AAP Career Fair will be held at the Moscone Center, October 27th through the 30th. See you there!
Mary Lynn Bower

Cultural Fit is a Key to Success

by Danise A. Cooper, Senior Consultant, Cejka Search

If you’re looking for a new pediatric career opportunity, keep in mind that how you “fit in” with the corporate culture could influence how long you’ll stay with that organization. According to the 2006 Cejka Search and AMGA Physician Retention Survey, “poor cultural fit with the practice,” is most frequently mentioned as the reason physicians leave a practice. Read more online...

What A Hospital (Clinic) Looks for in a Physician Partner, Part II

by Marian Furlong, President and CEO, Hudson Hospital, and Steve Muellerleile, Administrator, Hudson Physicians

Just as you are looking for indications that a prospective employer is the right fit, the employer is looking for indications that you are right for his or her organization. While you may not be asked directly, recruiters are seeking answers to the following questions during the hiring process: Read more online...

Buyer Beware

by Rachelle Daugherty, Physician Recruiter at Providence Health and Services

In today’s world of pediatric recruitment, there are more opportunities than there are physicians to fill those opportunities. While this buyer’s market can be advantageous to the job seeker, it also makes it difficult to sift through all the job listings and ads to find that perfect match. Here are some common red flags that may help you weed out the less than desirable positions. Read more online...