A physician career fair can be rewarding for residents and fellows. Find out how to make the most of the event in your search for the perfect physician career.

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 Medical residents and fellows all over the country attend career fairs to
 explore professional opportunities. There are all types of career fairs,
 from national medical conferences, specialty physician conferences to local
 hospital fairs. If you&rsquo;re well-prepared, these career fairs can be a
 one-stop-shop to connecting with recruiters, administrators, executives and
 HR professionals. To make sure you have a rewarding experience at your next
 career far, consider these ideas for making the most out of your event:
 

 <h2>Physician Career Fair Tips</h2>

 
 Get Organized. Career fairs can be overwhelming if
 you&rsquo;re not prepared, so develop an efficient approach. Set up an
 organized system using folders, checklists, a calendar, or a smartphone.
 Your system should help you easily evaluate each opportunity, communicate
 with representatives, and keep up with appointments. If your event has an
 app, download it to help with planning and navigation.
 

 
 Decide Where You&rsquo;ll Go. Read all career fair
 materials beforehand. Review the organizations that will be in attendance
 and decide where you&rsquo;ll visit. Check out their websites. Contact their
 representatives ahead of time and set appointments to meet during the event.
 

 
 Prepare Your Medical CV. Bring several printed copies of
 your CV and make sure it is up to date. See our tips for
 <a href="https://www.mdainc.com/blogs/writing-a-medical-cv-that-is-flawless"
 >Writing a Medical CV That is Flawless</a
 >
 before you consider yours complete. Also, have cover letters and letters of
 recommendation on hand in case you need them.
 

 
 Dress Professionally. Attire at career fairs is often less
 formal than at interviews &ndash; but do dress professionally &ndash;
 business casual at minimum. And don&rsquo;t forget your brief case! That way
 you won&rsquo;t be shuffling loose papers or toting around a plastic bag at
 the job fair.
 

 
 Explore Your Options. You&rsquo;ll be exposed to many ways
 you can apply your medical degree in clinical, research, teaching, and
 administrative avenues. While you&rsquo;re at the event, consider whether
 you&rsquo;d like to join a hospital, private practice, community health
 center, government agency, specialty group, surgery center, or academic
 organization. Do you want to work with underserved populations, rural or
 urban communities, veterans, or native Americans? Would you rather commit to
 a long-term position or test the waters through a
 <a href="https://www.mdainc.com/residents-and-fellows"
 >locum tenens assignment</a
 >?
 

 
 Expand Your Network. Get to know your peers, recruiters,
 administrators, and possible employers. Use the medical career fair as an
 opportunity to practice speaking comfortably and confidently about your
 skills and strengths while remaining warm, friendly, and enthusiastic.
 Practice in advance with family or friends.
 

 
 Ask Questions. Prepare a list of questions you will ask
 recruiters and representatives about their organization. What are the
 specifics about the work environment, schedule, patients, technological
 resources, and clinical expectations? What about the area, culture, and
 community? Visit our
 <a
 href="https://www.mdainc.com/blogs/physician-interview-questions-and-tips"
 >Physician Interview Questions and Tips</a
 >
 for a comprehensive list of questions you can ask. Don&rsquo;t forget to
 take notes.
 

 
 Attend Workshops. Here&rsquo;s your opportunity to learn
 some things they didn&rsquo;t teach you in med school. Medical career fairs
 often host workshops about topics like malpractice insurance, networking,
 and doctor-patient relationships. Take advantage of these opportunities!
 

 
 Follow Up. Be sure to thank representatives for interviews.
 If you&rsquo;re interested in a position, convey that with enthusiasm in
 your letter. Follow up in building your online professional network based on
 connections you&rsquo;ve made at the event. Use the job fair or conference
 hashtags to connect with your professional social media accounts as well.
 

 
 Enjoy the Experience. Remember that you&rsquo;re laying the
 groundwork for your future and that you should do it with great
 consideration and forethought. Also, know that all of your hard work is
 beginning to pay off. You&rsquo;re embarking on your career as an attending
 physician. Grab a coffee and a snack, pick up your briefcase, head out into
 that crowd, and go find your perfect match!
 
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Getting the Most out of a Physician Career Fair