About a year before I started my transition out of clinical medicine, I got stuck in overthinking. I had researched non-clinical careers, listened to podcasts, attended courses, and discussed options with colleagues. But after all the research and exploring, I still didn’t know what was right for me. Then my therapist said, “you’ve made good efforts exploring all the options
After several weeks of applying and interviewing, a client of mine landed a remote job. As we celebrated her success, she said, “It was exhausting, like a full-time job!” I asked what helped to keep her going. Here’s what she said: I set aside time every week to: review job postings, network, and adapt my resume & cover letter
As you consider leaving clinical medicine, you will get well-intentioned advice from loved ones, mentors, and career experts. A lot of it will be excellent and worth listening to. However, listen with a discriminating ear. Does it fit your situation? Does it feel right to you? Here are 6 pieces of career change advice that might not be right for
Do you remember pouring over your curriculum vitae (CV), striving to include every single professional activity you’ve ever done since high school? Fortunately, you don’t have to do this when you create a resume! Instead, you’ll tailor your experience, skills, and achievements to the job you’re applying for. Rather than a comprehensive, chronological account of everything you’ve ever done, a
