quarterly career check-up//October 2007

Successful Interviewing Tips (Part 1)

In the highly competitive medical industry, mastering the art of the interview is a crucial skill for any physician. To excel in your field and find your ideal position, marketing yourself is the first step. Here are some tips and tricks for excelling in your next job interview. (read more)

Moonlighting: Expanding your Career

Blending locum tenens opportunities with regular practice responsibilities is a satisfying, lucrative, and highly beneficial means to enhance your career. These short-term contracts differ widely in location and length – it is easy to find contracts that are adaptable to your schedule. They also present opportunities for you to gain professional experience, work with new technologies, and explore different patient populations. Linde Healthcare specializes in placing physicians in their ideal locum tenens situations – whether you are moonlighting or working locum tenens full-time. (read more)

The Benefits of Rural Environments

According to the American Medical Association, one-fifth of the United States population lives in non-metropolitan areas; however, less than 11% of the nation’s physicians practice in these areas. The nationwide physician shortage has caused the majority of licensed physicians to practice in large cities and urban areas. While the bustling life of a large city is appealing to many, there are equally as many benefits to practicing in non-urban locales. (read more)

Working Government Locum Tenens Contracts

Government locum tenens contracts with VA hospitals, Indian Health Service hospitals, military bases, and correctional facilities are a great way to gain exciting new experiences. Linde Healthcare has many exciting government contracts available and many more on the way. While they are similar to commercial opportunities in many respects, there are some key differences. (read more)