How to Get A Job in Medicine
Adam Poole(Author)
Churchill Livingstone (Publisher)
Published on 28. June 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
212 pages
978-0-443-10014-7 (ISBN)
Description
Getting the job you want in medicine has never been more competitive. New levels of expectation within Hospital Trusts require more effort, energy and time to be spent in order to be successful. This new book delivers a unique insight into the process of applying for and achieving the job you want. It includes: designing and fine-tuning a powerful CV; the science of application forms: learning techniques to get your form noticed; managing nerves and preparing for interviews; and, delivering a confident, successful interview performance by dissecting the possible questions. The book is aimed at those applying for SHO positions, including the new Foundation Programs, but the techniques described can be utilized throughout the medical profession at all levels.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Elsevier Health Sciences
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
10 ills.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
305 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-443-10014-7 (9780443100147)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
. CVs and application forms . Starting the CV with a blank sheet . The front page . Employment and education . Adding depth to the CV: the second page . Researching application forms . Introduction to application forms and the link to the CV . Filling in the application form . Top 20 application form questions . Summary of CVs and application forms . The interview . Preparation for the interview . How do they decide? . 5 minutes before and 1 minute after . Open/retrospective questions . Topical questions . Aggressive/closed questions . Specific types of medical job application . Closing the interview and following up . Summary of interviews . General practice . Assessment tools . The future of medical selection