APPLYING FOR MEDICAL

INTERNSHIPS

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THE APPLICATION PROCESS

Application Letter CV Standardised Format Key Selection Criteria Interview (selected hospitals)

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ARTICULATE WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE

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In every part of this process make sure you

share YOUR distinctive, skills,

experiences, attributes and stories

RESEARCH ORGANISATIONS

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• Crucial to the process• Research healthcare organisations• - vision, mission and values• Attend relevant open days/info

sessions • Find what each organisation is

looking for from Alumni Medical Interns/Registrars

MEDICAL APPLICATIONSSTANDARDISED CV

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CMS INTERN STANDARDISED CV FORMAT

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• PERSONAL DETAILS/PASSPORT PHOTO• DRIVING QUALIFICATIONS• CONTACT DETAILS• ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS • EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS• CLINICAL PLACEMENT• EMPLOYMENT HISTORY• VOLUNTEERING HISTORY• ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS• RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS• LEADERSHIP ROLES AND EXTRACURRICULAR

ACHIEVEMENTS• PERSONAL INTERESTS

• NON-CLINICAL REFEREES

TRANSFERABLE SKILLS TO BOOKS YOUR CV

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Interpersonal and Communication SkillsTeamworkProblem Solving & Analytical SkillsSelf Management, Management & LeadershipPlanning & OrganisationTime managementInitiativeEQ (Self Awareness, confidence, motivation)NetworkingResearch Skills

BUILDING CONTENTYour CV should be accomplishment or result-orientated, not

responsibility-drive

Think of a time when you:

Increased profits/membership/participation Reduced costs/errors/conflict/losses Improved quality/teamwork/communication Foresaw a need/opportunity/problem Accomplished more with less/more than others Prevented a problem Protected against hazard Developed a new system/procedure Created something from scratch Received an award

ACTION + SITUATION/TASK + RESULT FORMULAAn example when a result is quantifiable:

Coordinated +three fundraising events for local shelters +which raised more than $8,000 and greatly improved community awareness.

An example when a result is not quantifiable:

Developed + strong relationships with management and team members + contributing to a cohesive and productive team within a customer service environment.

An example that includes transferrable skills:Communicated effectively +with all customers across a range of demographics +receiving excellent feedback from management for client relations.

MEDICAL APPLICATIONSAPPLICATION/COVER LETTER

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COVER LETTER BASICS Formal business letter; this includes: Your contact details The organisation’s address Date A reference line The appropriate salutation

One page maximum! Use formatting to structure and draw attention (i.e. bullet points, bold) Appropriate sign off Keep file name simple

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COVER LETTER STRUCTURE

Who, what and why? (Introduction) Explicitly mention the role you’re applying for WHY you’re interested in the positionSkills you will contribute (Body) Highlight 2-3 key skills/qualifications relevant to the roleInterest in organisation (Body) Aligned to values and research conductedAction steps (Conclusion) Refer to additional attachments Reiterate interest in role and opportunity to discuss further

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MEDICAL APPLICATIONSKEY SELECTION CRITERIA/SHORT QUESTIONS

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KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

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Required for some roles (particularly government and universities)

Another document/online questions in addition to your cover letter and resume

Need to address all essential and desirable key selection criteria

Include strong examples with evidence of your experience and transferable skills

EXAMPLE BARWON HEALTH

Describe a situation where your values, ideas and beliefs

differed from the nurse looking after your patient. Explain what

you did in this situation. What was the outcome?

(300 – 400 words)

MEDICAL APPLICATIONSINTERVIEWS

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MEDICAL APPLICATIONSMANAGE YOUR ONLINE REPUTATION

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MANAGE YOUR ON-LINE REPUTATION

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bit.ly/medicalintern

THANK YOU career-coach@deakin.edu.au

Sandy BabiolakisSenior Career Consultant

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