Cover Letters and Applications

In this course, you will improve your success rate in applying for jobs in medicine by:

Over 45 minutes of video content

Bonus templates and video lessons

Course Information

Estimated Time: 1 to 2 days

Difficulty: Beginner

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Course Instructor

Dr Anthony Llewellyn Dr Anthony Llewellyn Author

FRANZCP, MHA, GAICD | Medical HR Expert and Coach. Anthony is an experienced health public sector executive, medical educationalist and coach.

Teaching Approach

Our Philosophy on Online Learning 

Online learning has its advantages. But we believe you will get the most out of your learning if you also interact with a real person. That’s why all of our courses have community comments section and an ability to ask a private question.
Introduction

A welcome and introduction to the course.
COURSE RESOURCES

Reviewing Job Information

Introduction to This Section
Understanding Competencies
Researching the Position
BONUS LESSON – To accelerate your whole job application and interview process
An Overview of Reviewing Job Descriptions and Selection Criteria

In this lesson we show you how to look at job descriptions for the key information you need to apply.
Bonus Lesson – Another Example of Reviewing Position Descriptions
What Are Selection Criteria?
Essential Vs Desirable Criteria

In this lesson we talk about Essential Vs Desirable Criteria (Essentials are Must Haves, Desirables are Nice to Haves)
No Criteria?

What to do if there are no apparent Selection Criteria.
College Selection

Some tips on applying for College Selection. Which is not always the same as employer selection.

Cover Letters

What’s the Purpose of a Cover Letter?

In this lesson we go over the purpose of a cover letter and key components to address when writing one.
Should I Even Bother with a Cover Letter?

There are some circumstances where you should not write a cover letter and just focus on the other elements of the application process.
A Good Cover Letter
What to Include In A Cover Letter
What to Avoid In A Cover Letter
How Long Should a Cover Letter Be?
Creating a Winning Cover Letter

2 options are presented for writing a Cover Letter
When You Are Asked for a Detailed Cover Letter
Cover Letter Tips for IMGs and Other Doctors Doing “Cold Outreach”

Applications

The STAR Approach

Using the CAR or STAR Mnemonic to provide good answers to Selection Criteria.
Selection Criteria Examples
Example of Addressing Communication Criteria
Example of Addressing Professional Development Criteria
Example of Addressing Ability to Self Manage
Example of Ability to Contribute To Team
Tips For Submitting Online Applications

Bonus Section

Addressing Selection Criteria: in practice example

In this in practice example video, Anthony shows you how to fill in selection criteria using a live eRecruitment system.

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