About this episode

This episode discusses how SRNAs can navigate the job search process beyond just salary considerations.

Graduation is in sight, boards are on the horizon, and one of the biggest decisions of your career is quickly approaching: choosing your first CRNA job. With demand at an all-time high and opportunities across the country, it's easy to focus on salary alone, but the best career decisions involve much more than compensation. In this episode of Grade 1 View, hosts Kelsey and Levi welcome Mackenzie Munoz, Director of Partner Success at MedGeo and Tonya Hamlin, Regional Vice President of Recruiting at Jackson Physician Search to discuss how SRNAs/RRNAs can confidently navigate the job search process. Both of these companies partner with the AANA to run the MOTION platform so they’ll be able to provide invaluable insight into the many factors SRNAs will evaluate when picking that first CRNA job. Join us for the chance to discover how to effectively navigate your job search and make informed decisions that align with your career aspirations. Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode: 🗺️ Using MOTION – Why it's more than a traditional job board 📋 Evaluating Offers – Looking beyond salary when comparing positions 📞 Understanding Call – The questions every SRNA/RRNA should ask 🤝…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kelsey, Levi

Guests: Mackenzie Munoz, Tonya Hamlin

Topics covered

• CRNA job search
• evaluating job offers
• career decisions
• interview strategies
• lifestyle priorities

Keywords

• CRNA
• job search
• salary
• interview
• career goals
• MOTION platform
• evaluating offers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: MedGeo, Jackson Physician Search, AANA

Products: MOTION platform

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