Did you know that winning a locums contract is kind of like playing a game of cards? In a crowded locums market, it helps to know what makes for a 'winning hand' because you may be competing with multiple agencies and each of those agencies may be fighting to get their doctors in for that job. In this episode I'll break down what a 'presentation' is in the locums world and how to maximize your chances of being the one with a winning hand. Here is a recap of the most important factors in securing a locums position (having a winning hand), its important to remember that if you don't have these it doesn't mean that you won't get the job, but by having these it means you will have a strong hand: Availability for all dates in the job. Skill set that matches the job requirments Clean malpractice record (no pending cases or NPDB issues) Licensed in the state of the job & certifications Can qualify for credentialing (meets required counts, case logs or clinical activity requirements) Rates are competitive How You Can Support This Podcast: Please share this podcast with someone who could use this episode and drop some stars for me on Spotify or Apple, it just takes a second. Contact me: You can email me at [email protected] if you would like me to put you in touch with a reputable recruiter. You can also use that email to leave me feedback, ask questions or request a topic. Strategy Call: You can also schedule a 30 minute strategy call with me if you are a general, vascular or trauma surgeon: https://calendly.com/simon-parsons/physician-strategy-call