Imagine getting booked for your dream locums gig. Everything looks great, you've done all the paperwork, your plane tickets and hotel is booked and you are getting ready to leave for an assignment and you get a call from your recruiter telling you that they couldn't get you through credentialing! It happens, especially when working with inexperienced recruiters that look the other way and ignore red flags or don't properly qualify their candidates. While some things are out of your control, one thing that is in your control is making sure you have a solid list of references that you can count on. In this episode I'll be breaking down how you can set yourself up for success by asking your recruiter exactly what you need to pass credentialing and not leave it to chance. I'll also share with you some nightmare scenarios that can happen when you don't get intentional about cultivating your list of locum tenens advocates (aka references). I will also tell you exactly what I would do if I was a physician looking for locum tenens work. Your calls to action: Please drop a rating (stars) on this podcast if you are on Apple or Spotify, it just takes a minute! If you are a trauma, vascular or general surgeon you can schedule a 30 minute strategy call with me here: https://calendly.com/simon-parsons/physician-strategy-call?month=2024-03 If you'd like me to refer you to a reputable recruiter in a different specialty, or leave feedback or topic suggestions you can email me at: [email protected]