Question for you:  How do you find your medical provider? The most obvious of answers to this question is our dear friend, Google. What was life like before this search engine giant? I don't remember. I mean, seriously, who doesn't google twenty things throughout the course of the day? The truth is, however, there ...

More dermatological procedures, such as biopsies and excisions, are being done in primary care settings than ever before. With this in mind I want to give everyone some food for thought as to how they can more accurately read the pathology. As clinicians seeing patients, we have the advantage of talking to a patient, seeing their rashes and ...

I'm not a doctor basher. In fact I'm actually quite the contrary. Over the course of my career I have worked with some great docs. They have been encouraging, helpful and generally treated me as a peer. During my education I had physician preceptors and early in my career I had physician mentors. In my practice I have consulted with ...

In continuing with the interview series, I had the opportunity to speak with Carolyn Pinkerton, AuD, about working with a major manufacturer, private practice, audiology students, and the profession itself. Dr. Pinkerton is by title an Education and Training Audiologist for Starkey, joining the company in June 2012. She recently earned her ...

One of the most common questions I am asked by candidates is whether they should be creating a CV or a resume. And then the second most common question is ''What is the difference between a CV and a resume?''    The correct answer is really simple. If you are applying for a clinical position you should be submitting a resume. ...

Dear Career Coach: I have been applying for jobs and I have recently been on several interviews. I think (actually, I am pretty sure) that I will be receiving an offer from one clinic. The job sounded good and I think I would be happy there but I am not sure I want to accept the offer before I know the results of my other interviews. I don't ...

So I go from working part-time as a nurse to not really working and just doing clinicals. My preceptors were pretty good about working with us regarding schedules, which was amazing because I have 2 kids and a crazy husband. This was more beneficial than I EVER realized! Now? I realize... Let's see... In my first three weeks, I've gotten ...

Have you received a job offer but you just aren't sure you are ready to accept? Maybe you feel a little rushed, maybe you didn't get all your questions answered. This happens more often than you think.  I always tell job seekers that getting a job offer is a bit like receiving a marriage proposal. It's very flattering to know that you ...

Dear Career Coach: What can I do to get employers to notice my application? I would like to know if there is anything you can recommend that will increase my chances of landing an interview. Can you help? Dear Job Seeker: Obviously it is important that your resume show the employer that you possess the right qualification and skills for the ...

Job seekers always ask me what they can do to make their resumes stand out and get noticed. Today, I will put on my recruiter/employer hat and offer you a few suggestions to make your resume more effective.  When I give your resume its first look there are basically 3 things that I need to see and see quickly. Your education. I ...