Passed boards, found a job, reflections

Published Nov 2, 2019

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I graduated in August, passed my boards mid Oct, and got an offer from my dream job late Oct. I still can't believe it! Here are my refections and some tips, hopefully it'll be helpful to you.

Boards

One word: LEIK

I didn't take review classes. Had listened to APEA videos, but LEIK is the best.

Predictor tests: I got 65% and 69% on APEA and 75% on official predictor test.

Jobs

I applied all the jobs nearby (within 1 hour drive), maybe 30-40 total, more and further in past two months because I'm just fed up and wants it to be over with. Got 2 interviews and 1 offer.

I think it helps to go through the process less painful if you compare job hunting to dating. If you don't give up, everyone will find someone eventually.

You spread out the net wide first. Don't get too emotionally involved early on ?

Timeline: two jobs I interviewed with, I got a call for interview the day after submission. was offered the job exactly 7 days after the interview.

Interview

One interview went very well. Longer than scheduled, very casual, felt the connection. The other interview were very short, casual, but the interviewer is not interested in me as a person at all.

I think I got the job because of my coverletter, resume, and some luck. I still don't believe that I got the job!

Reflections/ tips:

Get your coverletter, resume looked over by career professionals.

Sample coverletters help but your coverletter should be about YOU.

Passing the boards is way easier than finding a good job.

It's easier to find a job in the system you are currently working at, at least your first job.

Good luck!