by Administrator
16. August 2010 19:18
If I’ve heard it once, I’ve heard it a million times - “you’re the 25th recruiter to call me today!!” My response varies depending on the type of person I am talking to, but always has the same message:
“I would be worried if my phone stopped ringing. “
I’ve seen the markets change, the ebbs and tides of locum tenens for the different specialties. It’s my job to know what’s going on and what’s happening before it happens. When I’m calling you, it’s because you and your peers are in high demand, not just because I like interrupting your dinner J
Right now, it’s a sellers market. There are countless opportunities for locum tenens in countless cities across the nation. But just like real estate, a sellers market can quickly turn into a buyers market. One day, you’re spread so thin that you can’t remember how to sign your own name, then one day you wake up - and just like that - it’s changed! Where is the happy medium?
The best piece of advice I can give is “get in while it’s hot”. If you just try out a locum tenens position, you may find that you actually like it. The clients are so happy that you were able to help them that they are going to come to you again and again….even when the market changes. A perfect example of this would be a radiology client of mine in Michigan. Four years ago, they were having a hard time finding a doctor to cover a vacation. I found one for them, and they have used him at least 1 week a month since then, most times more often. Right now, the client would have no problem bringing on a full time radiologist to compliment their practice but they remember who was there when no one else was. They appreciate and respect that, and continue to book the locum tenens radiologist whenever he is available. He’s definitely found his happy medium!
My question is – why would you not take advantage of such a great market while you can?
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