Physician Leadership Program-Career Negotiation

Career Negotiation - Article 2

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The chapter provides advice for psychiatrists who are negotiating contracts for their first job. Three pitfalls to avoid are signing a contract without understanding the responsibilities, salary, and legal jargon; being afraid to negotiate, as salary is not the only item that can be negotiated; and not knowing your priorities. The chapter also covers the first steps to take when considering a career move after residency, such as deciding whether to pursue further training or a specific type of position. It emphasizes the importance of understanding job-related preferences and non-job related factors that can influence job satisfaction. When searching for jobs, the chapter advises going beyond checking posted job listings and using search firms, and instead being proactive and meeting with residency coordinators and potential contacts in a specific geographic area. It emphasizes the need to prepare for interviews by thinking of answers to anticipated questions and researching the position, interviewers, and practice. The chapter also discusses the negotiation process, including understanding the relationship between the negotiator and decision maker, considering factors such as salary, benefits, working conditions, contract issues, and non-job related aspects, and the importance of having a clear understanding of the contract. Lastly, the chapter suggests seeking help from knowledgeable individuals to think through job proposals and offers guidance on accepting the offer and joining the faculty.

Keywords

psychiatrists

contract negotiation

job responsibilities

salary negotiation

career move

job satisfaction

interview preparation

search firms

contract understanding

job proposals