WHAT STRATEGIES CAN MAKE LOCUM TENENS CAREERS AS RECESSION-PROOF AS POSSIBLE?
CC: Be open-minded. Contact several recruiters. Agencies come in all different sizes and shapes and each one could offer something a bit different from the next. Also, be honest with yourself about your goals, timelines, passions, and interests. Use the Internet as a valuable tool for finding information about different companies and geographical areas that interest you. And remember that money is not always the most important part of a contract. TB: The best thing you can do is to be more flexible and consider opportunities you traditionally might not have in the past. AB: Maintain multiple state licenses and be willing to travel. By registering with a few staffing agencies, you can widen your contract possibilities. Just keep everyone updated on what you are doing. Have your documents organized, preferably stored electronically in PDF format. That makes it easier to be credentialed and placed in new opportunities. DS: In addition to keeping your CV current, include letters of referen
