2024 AANS Neurosurgical Topics for APPs - On-Demand-Winning the Job Search: Strategies for Securing & Negotiating the Ideal Position

Winning the Job Search: Strategies for Securing & Negotiating the Ideal Position - Anne Wildermuth

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In a presentation by Annie Wildermuth, strategies for successfully securing and negotiating an ideal job offer were discussed. Wildermuth emphasized the importance of understanding job contracts, including negotiating salary, benefits, responsibilities, malpractice insurance, and terms. Key negotiation principles highlighted include not accepting a job immediately, using data to support your requests, and communicating in writing. Wildermuth encouraged prospective employees to know their worth and be prepared to walk away if the offer does not meet their needs. She stressed the significance of considering not only salary but also benefits like PTO, CME budget, and retirement funds. The presentation also noted the lack of training in career literacy within healthcare education, contributing to disparities in negotiation success, particularly along gender lines. Wildermuth advised seeking legal counsel for contract concerns, particularly regarding intellectual property or restrictive clauses. She concluded by underscoring the importance of workplace culture and support, urging attendees to seek environments that align with personal and professional priorities. The end message was to empower attendees with skills to ensure career fulfillment and personal well-being.

Keywords

job negotiation

salary negotiation

job contracts

career literacy

workplace culture

healthcare education

legal counsel

benefits negotiation

career fulfillment