14 years ago
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Job applications and all...
So I went to the Medical Careers' Expo yesterday at the Melbourne Park Function Centre to find out more about next year's intern intake. The statistics are not in my favour, but I'll give it my best shot. Because of the increase in universities offering a post graduate MBBS, the number of graduates this year is significantly higher than it has been in previous years. This means that there is a significantly larger proportion of Group 1 candidates who will definitely be matched with a health service in Victoria and thus, fewer jobs for Group 2 candidates. I'm definitely praying hard for an offer and I will persist in pressing on. Yes, I'm worried that only 10% of the intern places next year will be available for Group 2 candidates, but at the same time, I also know that there's nothing I can do to change that number. What I can do is to make sure that my CV is polished, my cover letters are written, my references completed and that I do my research prior to the interviews in addition to prayer. And yes, I know the situation seems desperate, but at the same time, somehow, there is a sense of peace in me. I'm not sure if that means I will definitely get a job here (which I'm hoping it is) but I guess regardless of the outcome, I know that God's hand is at work and He will lead me through this time of uncertainty. The knowledge that He is in control and has the best plans for His children goes a long way in calming my nerves and helping me accept what happens. I guess I am blessed and fortunate in that sense.
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3 comments:
Good luck on getting an intern place! :) Your mindset seems very good, and I'm sure you'll be fine no matter what happens.
Just a question - what is involved in getting references? I know that in 5th year we get 2 rotations to find references, but who do you approach and how do you go about it?
Good luck dearest! I shall be hoping for the best =)
kohila: Thanks! I'll survive this ordeal hahaha!
drakulya: In getting references, most of the time, all you have to do is ask your supervisor for one. I asked my rotation1 and rotation2 supervisors for references when they were filling in my Pre-Intern Assessment (PIA) forms which are course requirements for MED5091. They are almost always happy to give you one. Some may ask you to submit a CV, but most are content with how you performed during your rotation. It helps if you know them from third year, or fourth year, but it's not necessary. And some of my friends got their references from their Year 4 rotations. And of course, remind your referees to fill in the referee assessment forms before the closing date. =D Hope it helps! I'm always open for questions. =D
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