Career Exploration
Ask yourself the following questions and see how many you can answer well.
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What have you found out about this specialty and why does it attract you?
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How do you see the speciality developing?
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How long have you considered a career in this area?
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What would you find the most challenging aspects to this specialty (links to self-assessment)
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What particular aspects of the speciality are you interested in?
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How does your CV look – would it impress a potential employer? Do you need to undertake some activities to boost your CV?
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Have you considered a number of speciality areas not just those you have had experience of?
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Are you aware of the specific resources and careers events available to you run by the BMJ, Royal Colleges, and Health Education England?
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Are you considering time out, work abroad or flexible training? If so they will all need career research and planning.