How to Get Health Tech Jobs for Doctors?
Episode description
In this episode, I tackle the frequently asked question about how to get a job in Health Tech as a doctor.
I explain the 3 main approaches that can be used when looking for a new role and share my unique knowledge on how each can be used in the most effective way
With health tech being a relatively new sector, there are fantastic opportunities you can access as a doctor.
This is an informative listen that provides useful approaches to move you to the role you want to have.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- There are 3 main ways of getting a job in health tech – the traditional Front door approach, the Side door – where you enter either traditionally or through project work then move into other roles, and the Back door – through a warm network referral
- The front door approach is the traditional process of applying for a role when it’s advertised
- Many jobs are never advertised so this can limit the roles and opportunities
- The side door approach lets you test out the company you are interested in by doing some project work
- If a company already knows and trusts an individual when something becomes available that individual will be their choice
- With the back door approach, you need to identify anyone you know who can give you a referral, look at your network of colleagues, friends, and family for connections to the area you want to work in
- Events are a great way of meeting new people and building new relationships
- Approximately 20-30% of new hires come from referrals alone
BEST MOMENTS
‘You need someone who can champion you into getting a project or job’
'LinkedIn is a huge network resource for finding other doctors'
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ABOUT THE HOST
Dr. Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.
Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.
Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.
She is an award winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so good boulderer!