Networking for Doctors - How to Mega Your Chances of Getting a Job You Want

Doctors often perceive networking as a dirty word, associating it with insincere intentions or manipulative practices. However, networking is an indispensable skill to develop, particularly if you aspire to thrive professionally or advance in your career by exploring exceptional and well-suited opportunities. 

 

Networking is the art of forging connections based on genuine relationships without hidden agendas or expectations. The key to cultivating authentic and valuable relationships and networks lies in offering value upfront. Providing value without expecting anything in return is laying the foundation for meaningful connections that can create opportunities in future.

 

In this episode of Disrupting Doctors Career podcast, we delve into the world of networking with Dr Jonathan Andrews, the Chief Medical Officer of Certific, part of the Medic Footprint furniture and the ultimate networker. 

In the conversation, he shares more about why you need to network, different networking styles and the value of networking. He provides incredible insights and sheds light on the undeniable value of networking and how it opens doors to opportunities, fosters collaborations, and provides a platform for visibility.

 

If you are in the process of changing careers, moving up or moving into industries, listen in and learn how to leverage networking as a tool to uncover job opportunities available to you and increase your wins.

What You Will Learn:

• [00:01] Intro and what in for you in today’s show 
• [02:55] Networking statistics from Hubspot and Dr Jonathan's perspective
• [08:10] What is networking for? To get a job or build relationships? Find out
• [13:36] Dr Jonathan's networking rules and how to set clear goals for your strategy
• [23:46] Different styles of networking you can leverage to grow your career 
• [27:38] How to approach and talk to people to build a meaningful relationship
• [33:15] How to get started as a doctor on LinkedIn networking 
• [38:05] Professionalizing your industry alternative careers with Medic Footprints
• [38:38] Dr Jonathan's final word on LinkedIn DM and virtual coffees
• [39:14] Ending the show

 

Standout Quotes:

“Talent sourcing, especially in professions that need skilled individuals is an art rather than a science; it is not just about quantity, data, number game, or putting ads and money out there.” - Dr Jonathan Andrews [04:58]

 “If you provide value, you're offering something, and if you have something to offer, people who are looking for that might become interested in it, so provide value upfront for nothing and with no expectations in return.”- Dr Jonathan Andrews [16:53]

 

 

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ABOUT THE HOST

Dr Abeyna Bubbers-Jones is a practising medical doctor and Founder of Medic Footprints: the global platform connecting doctors with diverse career opportunities beyond conventional medicine.

Her mission is to dramatically elevate health outcomes in the world by connecting 1 million doctors with diverse careers by 2030.

Continually exploring her own path off the medical treadmill, she has developed a wealth of expertise in specialist recruitment connecting industry & health tech companies with talented doctors, whilst supporting & coaching doctors in their own career development and wellbeing.

She is an award-winning entrepreneur, Consultant Occupational Health Physician, BBC Expert Voice, Public Speaker, Musician and not-so-good boulderer!

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