Choosing the right job

In the average person's lifetime, they will spend 90,000 hours at work, occupying approximately one third of their life.¹ Given how much time is spent at work, choosing the right position is important.

Earlier this fall, Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT, CVPM, ACE(DE), CVBL, sat down with dvm360 to talk about her lecture on navigating job searches which she presented at the Southwest Veterinary Symposium in September 2024. In the interview, Cosper-Roberts offered advice for veterinary technicians seeking a job, emphasizing the importance of thorough and careful research when selecting a job.

Below is the video transcript

Theresa Cosper-Roberts, RVT, CVPM, ACE(DE), CVBL:

What advice do you have for veterinary technicians seeking a job?

"To do your homework and do your research. Remember that when you are looking for a job, the whole process is sort of like looking for the right relationship to be in. You would never marry somebody based on a 1-hour conversation or 15-minute conversation, but when you think about it, we spend more time at work than we do with our families. So, the relationship that you have with your employer needs to be important. We need to put a lot of time and effort into making sure that we're picking the right position."

What are some recruitment basics from the perspective of a job seeker?

"From the perspective of a job seeker, making sure that you are qualified for the position, but also making sure that the position is one where you have opportunities for advancement or continued engagement, and not necessarily picking something that you know you're going to be bored in in 6 months or a year. Pick something where you can grow and learn and thrive."

Reference

1. One third of your life is spent at work. Gettysburg College. Accessed October 29, 2024. https://www.gettysburg.edu/news/stories?id=79db7b34-630c-4f49-ad32-4ab9ea48e72b