Applications and interviews for careers outside medicine
It's a jungle out there... One of the stereotypes of the business world is of organisations competing savagely, red in tooth and claw. Certainly, competition is very real. When it…
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Career profile: medical journalism
Where to begin? 1. Decide which area of the media you want to work in and are best suited for: Crafting evidence-based articles for your peers in a medical journal…
Alternative careers: becoming a barrister
First the bad news Moving from medicine to the Bar could bring great rewards. However, let's look at the bad news first. Becoming a barrister is very competitive and becoming…
Career profile: complementary medicine
Use of complementary medicine in the NHS is increasing. For example, a survey of GPs by Sheffield University found that 49% of practices offered access to some form of complementary…
Considering a career change? 5 golden rules
If you are thinking about a possible career change, there are five key areas to consider. Rob Nathan, MD of Career Counselling Services (CCS), explains his golden rules. Why are…
Alternative careers: becoming a solicitor
The best solicitors combine legal expertise with people skills to help their clients cope with stressful situations, such as divorce, bereavement, moving house or arrest. The Law Society, Junior Lawyers…
Alternative careers: media medic
Dr Carol Cooper, resident doctor for Five News and The Sun, gives the lowdown on working as a doctor in the media. Q: You're The Sun's doctor. What does this…
Expert view: alternative careers – part 1
The first of our interviews with Dr Anita Houghton looks at the special considerations of being in the medical profession – for doctors thinking about a change of direction (inside…
Alternative careers: financial services
The financial services sector encompasses organisations that deal with the management of money, including banks, investment banks, insurance companies, credit card companies and stock brokerages. Financial services are the largest…
Alternative careers: management consultancy
Katie Abouzah, a doctor turned management consultant for Boston Consulting Group shares her thoughts on changing careers. Q: What do management consultants do? A: Essentially, management consultants advise companies and…