I haven't seen many posts on this issue, and was curious about the job market, process, and folks' experiences with changing jobs after being in practice for a while. I have some general topic areas and was was hoping folks would be able to speak to one or more of these areas in their replies based on their experiences and observations (either as the applicant or the employer):
*Getting the job - networking (potentially from afar if switching geographies), confidential inquiries, timeframe (how long ideally vs needing to look quickly due to a family move). Not letting your current employer know, getting references (especially if there has been conflict in the job you're leaving)
*Switching PP to academia or vice versa
*Timing in a career to do this (optimal # of years out)
*Switching to nonclinical and back or not
*The reality vs expectation: reasons for making the switch (did it get "better" in your new spot or are there just different challenges? Are you happy?)
*Differences in job availability or appeal as a non new grad (esp for those who have been on the hiring end)
*Folks switching in a local market and addressing noncompete issues - any tips
*Leveraging old mentors/contacts - residency contacts still useful in helping land a job?
*Things you learned in your first job and you now knew to look for in a new job?
And any other perspectives appreciated. Thanks!
*Getting the job - networking (potentially from afar if switching geographies), confidential inquiries, timeframe (how long ideally vs needing to look quickly due to a family move). Not letting your current employer know, getting references (especially if there has been conflict in the job you're leaving)
*Switching PP to academia or vice versa
*Timing in a career to do this (optimal # of years out)
*Switching to nonclinical and back or not
*The reality vs expectation: reasons for making the switch (did it get "better" in your new spot or are there just different challenges? Are you happy?)
*Differences in job availability or appeal as a non new grad (esp for those who have been on the hiring end)
*Folks switching in a local market and addressing noncompete issues - any tips
*Leveraging old mentors/contacts - residency contacts still useful in helping land a job?
*Things you learned in your first job and you now knew to look for in a new job?
And any other perspectives appreciated. Thanks!