Given the intensity of healthcare workers’ schedules – not to mention the intensity of the work itself – work-life balance is a perennial concern for employees and employers alike. According to The Mental Health Foundation, one third of workers feel unhappy with the amount of time they devote to work,
Progressing to the next level in your healthcare career is not simply a matter of experience – it also requires you to expand your skillset and learn how to lead a team of your fellow professionals. While every individual ultimately develops their own unique leadership style, there are certain qualities
Entering a new workplace is scary: not only do you not know your co-workers, you don’t know what kind of workplace culture to expect or what kind of management style you’ll be faced with. Adjusting can take time, and for many this awkward initial period is trying. But there are
Writing an impactful CV is an art. Rather than dispassionately listing all of your achievements, a truly effective CV should capture the attention of recruiters and employers, demonstrating immediately that you are a candidate worth taking seriously. Here are ten ways you can do that: 1. Demonstrate measurable performance Include
The life of a medic has never been easy, but we appear to be adrift in an unusually challenging period today. With a global shortage of practitioners and a host of radical shifts occurring in how medicine is both perceived and administered, medical professionals are now expected to possess an
Few people relish being interviewed, but it is a non-negotiable part of almost any application process. Unfortunately, because healthcare professionals tend to change employers less frequently than those in other sectors, many medics feel they are under practised in interviews. This can lead to a lack of confidence when interviews
