1. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the need for medical assistants is projected to increase drastically. If you want to be one of the ones to successfully get a job in the field, you have to search. Sometimes, you might even have to be a little creative regarding finding a job,
2. Create a phenomenal resume to highlight all of your positive attributes. Make sure your resume includes any work history you had involving clerical work or in the medical field. Outline your educational background and any skills that related to the job that place you above other potential candidates.
3. Search through your local newspaper’s classified ads. If you find anything here, follow the contact instructions.
4. Check Craig’s List. While this website was once known only to advertise items for sale, services and help wanted sections allow users to scan for jobs.
5. Look on websites, such as Career Builder. Some sites even allow you to upload your resume and have potential employers find you. Make sure you include accurate and update contact information, if you participate in a site that lets employers find employees. You don’t want to miss an opportunity for a job, because you used an email address you no longer check.
6. Go to your state’s government website, which is your state’s initials, then .gov. For instance, if you live in Pennsylvania, your site would be Pa.gov. Located somewhere the page will be a link for Careerlink. This site is state specific and contains a list of jobs in your state.
7. Check your local Penny Saver. This small publication has a classified section consisting of listings for jobs.
8. Ask for assistance from your school’s guidance counselor. He or she may have listings to job openings in the region.
9. Call local physician’s offices. They might not have placed a job in a wanted ad, but are in need of some help. After you ask the office if they’re hiring, ask if you can fax them your resume. Don’t hesitate checking for jobs at specialist’s offices. Cardiologists and radiologists both need medical assistants, so it doesn’t hurt to call around. Even a nutritionist or a dietician could use some help in the office.
10. Inquire at your local hospital. Oftentimes, medical assistants are needed in specialized areas and in the emergency room. By working in specialized areas, you can open the doors to more opportunities.
11. Apply for any open positions. Don’t limit yourself by applying to only one job. You never want to place all your eggs in one basket.