5 Things to Look for (and Ask About) in a New Job

Before you sign the dotted line - make sure to ask about these things in order to help you make a decision so that you have the support you need going into your new job!

#1: 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒𝐇𝐈𝐏. Whether you’re a new grad or experienced clinician, mentorship was the number one recommended thing to look for in a job. In my personal opinion, don’t take a job as a new grad that doesn’t offer mentorship.

❓Do you offer mentorship?

❓What does mentorship look like? How long is it?

❓What happens after the mentorship period is over?

#2: 𝐀 𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓 will make a difference in your “why” (and honestly your will) to show up to work every day. I highly recommend looking up a facilities mission BEFORE even applying for a job, no sense in starting down a path that you don’t agree with.

#3: 𝐁𝐄𝐍𝐄𝐅𝐈𝐓𝐒. A lot of times this is given to you in more detail once you accept a job BUT we aren’t settling for mediocre around here so here are some direct things you should ask about:

❓Do you offer loan repayment or tuition reimbursement?

❓Do you reimburse for CEUs? If so, how much is allotted to CEU’s every year?

❓What is included in health benefits? Is there a health savings account?

❓What % do you match for a 401K?

❓How much PTO is there? Do I have to work all holidays?

#4: 𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐓𝐇. I think it is very important to have a facility that is able to support your goals - maybe it’s in program development, teaching, getting a certification, research, management, leadership, etc. The list is endless - things to ask:

❓What opportunities are there for growth?

❓How has (company name) helped you grow as a clinician?

❓How does leadership support your long-term goals?

#5: 𝐉𝐎𝐘𝐅𝐔𝐋 𝐂𝐎-𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐒. I don’t mean they need to be busting at the seams with joy and jokes when you meet them (although that’s super cool) but be observant about who your future co-workers interact with one another, listen to their tone, and notice their body language when they are responding to questions or interactions with their peers.

𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙟𝙤𝙗𝙨, 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙢 𝙖𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪.