LocumLife - March 2009 - (Page 17) Internet as a valuable tool for finding information about different companies and geographical areas that interest you. And remember that money is not always the most important part of a contract. TB: The best thing you can do is to be more flexible and consider opportunities you traditionally might not have in the past. “We are seeing longer contracts overall, and that desire comes from both sides of the locum tenens equation.” —Tim Boes AB: Maintain multiple state licenses and be willing to travel. By registering with a few staffing agencies, you can widen your contract possibilities. Just keep everyone updated on what you are doing. Have your documents organized, preferably stored electronically in PDF format. That makes it easier to be credentialed and placed in new opportunities. DS: In addition to keeping your CV current, include letters of references (from each facility where you have practiced) in your credentialing packet. Put your best foot forward—be courteous and respectful. When you are professional and perform at a high level, it is recognized by others and can open up future temporary opportunities as well as generate permanent offers. L L Interested? Circle Career Card No. 602 or go to www.locumlife.com/readerservice For more on how the economy is affecting the client side of the locum tenens industry, read the full article on www.locumlife.com. Anne Baye Ericksen is a freelance writer based in Simi Valley, California. LocumLife 17 MARCH 2009 http://www.dystaffing.com http://www.dystaffing.com http://www.locumlife.com/readerservice http://www.LocumLife.com http://www.LocumLife.com http://www.LocumLife.com
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