You know how Netflix or Amazon recommendations sometimes make you feel like, wow, they’ve really nailed me? Well, fortunately or unfortunately, there is no such algorithm (yet) when it comes to education or career candidacy. A letter of recommendation (LOR) …
Q: What do a doormat and a bull-in-a-china-shop have in common? A: Neither are good approaches to negotiation. In a previous post I briefly discussed contract negotiations. Because this is something that can greatly influence one’s career, I feel it’s …
If you are nearing the end of your radiology training, you are no stranger to the interview process. From medical school through internship, radiology residency, and fellowship, you’ve likely participated in at least 50 (if not more!) interviews. This experience …
One of the most popular posts on The Reading Room is about radiologist compensation (FYI: it’s worth clicking on the link for the title of said blog post alone). Alas, as money still doesn’t grow on trees, it seemed like …
Today’s blog will complete the radiology job contract trilogy, wrapping up a discussion of the key elements, previously outlined. In this post, I’ll give you a run-down of several other major contract components and important related considerations you’ll want to …
Do you enjoy long lists of big numbers with dollar signs in front of them? How about digging into survey data? Do you like money? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you’re in the right …
When the job offers start rolling in (yay!), it’s a time to celebrate and savor all that your hard work has accomplished so far. If you also happen to experience a mixed-emotion cocktail with feelings of both elation and anxiety, …
This one’s for the interviewer. When your responsibilities include interviewing and hiring new radiologists, you want to ensure you attract and hire the best candidates for the job. With proper preparation, the right perspective (and priorities), and some interview savvy—you’ll …
In this post, I’ll continue to discuss interview prep—how to navigate tricky interview questions and answers, banish interview jitters and project confidence, to make your best impression. Plus, a friendly refresher on interview behavior basics (or how not to kill …
This post provides some helpful tips on how you can prepare to ace the interview. “Today you are YOU, that is TRUER than true. There is NO ONE alive Who is YOUER than YOU!” A lot …