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Quitting medicine … is it the right choice?
If you’re thinking of quitting medicine, you’re not alone. A survey carried out by Medscape UK during early 2022 discovered that 1 in 2 junior doctors, 1 in 3 GPs and 1 in 4 specialty doctors were considering leaving medicine. Doctors under the age of 45 were more...
Life as a junior doctor
If you want an insight to life as a junior doctor, watch “This is going to hurt” by Adam Kay, an ex-junior Obstetrics & Gynaecology trainee. I first read his book when it came out some time ago. As a career coach to medical professionals, I’ve always been...
How do I write a medical CV?
I question I often get asked is “How do I write a medical CV?” Understandably, it can seem daunting when you’re not sure what ‘good’ looks like. Unlike, non-medical CVs, they’re usually much lengthier and require more information than just your career history. Most...
How much does it cost to have someone write your CV?
A commonly asked question is “How much does it cost to have someone write your CV?” Well, the straight answer to this is that it varies and different companies will offer a range of prices. There are many factors to consider around the cost of having someone write...
What should be in a medical CV?
When considering what should be a in medical CV, it depends on what type of role you are applying for and which level. There isn’t an absolute right or wrong about the writing process. However, it’s helpful to plan out key headings in advance that should be in a...
Alternative careers for nurses
According to the RCN, the notion of alternative careers for nurses is a growing area for concern particularly following the pandemic. With the recent news of 3% pay rises, unsurprisingly 73% said higher pay would make them feel more valued. Understandably, the report...
NHS Interview questions and answers and how to tackle them (Part 2)
NHS interview questions and answers - let's examine them! Following on from my previous post about common questions asked in NHS interviews, I’ve picked a few more ‘selects’ of those which crop up time and time again across different medical and healthcare roles....
NHS interview questions and how to tackle them (Part 1)
NHS interview questions and answers It is, of course, difficult to generalise on the most common NHS questions that could come up across the huge variety of healthcare roles – questions will vary depending on medical speciality, grade, trust and culture of the...
Tips for medical CV writing
Medical cv writing doesn't need to be a hard slog. Follow a formula that works and it's much easier. Firstly, it is good practise to get into the habit of documenting your medical experience right from the early days of being a medical student. Ensure you keep notes...
Flexible working for clinicians
I was totally inspired to learn about the work of www.Patchworkhealth (a team of doctors and healthcare professionals) who are pushing the cause of flexible working in the NHS to be made the norm. Their goal is to empower clinicians to work flexibly and to support...
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