Career Development
Examine your career ambitions, plan for change and build the skills to attain fulfilling roles within Medicine or beyond.
Group workshops | private coaching
Interview Preparation
Interviews can be daunting and candidates need to stand out within strong talent pools. We can help you prepare for this process so that you confidently and effectively express your professional abilities and unique value.
Executive Coaching
Are you ready to step up to a nonclinical leadership position? Or plan for a portfolio career?
Gain a leading edge to win executive corporate, public service and board roles.
Meet Anita
My passion is helping people to proactively manage their careers and experience the elation that comes with landing each individual person’s dream job. My objective is to provide services that enrich people’s careers and, in turn, their lives.
As a highly experienced Medical Career Coach I am the founder of an advice-based specialist consulting practice. This work allows me to indulge in my passions for writing, public speaking, and coaching people to understand and convey their value so that they can realise their potential.
I have a deep understanding of the many and varied complexities and challenges of a career in Medicine and the opportunities that exist for doctors outside of Medicine.
This understanding comes from:
- 5+ years running the Medical Careers Advisory for the Australian Medical Association
- Engaging with thousands of doctors within Australia and internationally while working with Australia’s peak body for medical professionals
- A 25-year background in business operations management and HR
In my career, I too have experienced the feeling of being stuck and had to learn how to make the moves required to get past that. I’ve also learned the importance of “doing the work” required to make necessary changes.
My expertise, in combination with personalised assistance and career-related training services, results in significant progress toward greater career fulfilment for doctors and others within the health sector and beyond.
We’re pleased to announce a partnership with Australian medical indemnity provider MIGA. This allows us to support more doctors nationally through our career coaching services, specialist consulting and training. We’re pleased to work together with MIGA to support doctors on their path to career success.
Why should you be prepared when it comes to medical career pathways?
The medical field offers a wide array of medical career pathways. You need to carefully consider a range of options that may be suitable for you. Your medical education and training also equips you for many options for nonclinical roles. Therefore, it is important to understand your motivations, skillsets and preferences to ascertain the medical career pathway that is right for you. Once you know what you want to do, you will need to prepare yourself accordingly. I can help guide you through this process.
Also, I help my clients develop additional skills required for their continued professional development and career fulfilment.
Meet Anita
My passion is helping people to proactively manage their careers and experience the elation that comes with landing each individual person’s dream job. My objective is to provide services that enrich people’s careers and, in turn, their lives.
As a highly experienced Medical Career Coach I am the founder of an advice-based specialist consulting practice. This work allows me to indulge in my passions for writing, public speaking, and coaching people to understand and convey their value so that they can realise their potential.
I have a deep understanding of the many and varied complexities and challenges of a career in Medicine and the opportunities that exist for doctors outside of Medicine.
This understanding comes from:
- 5+ years running the Medical Careers Advisory for the Australian Medical Association
- Engaging with thousands of doctors within Australia and internationally while working with Australia’s peak body for medical professionals
- A 25-year background in business operations management and HR
In my career, I too have experienced the feeling of being stuck and had to learn how to make the moves required to get past that. I’ve also learned the importance of “doing the work” required to make necessary changes.
My expertise, in combination with personalised assistance and career-related training services, results in significant progress toward greater career fulfilment for doctors and others within the health sector and beyond.
Why should you be prepared when it comes to medical career pathways?
The medical field offers a wide array of medical career pathways. You need to carefully consider a range of options that may be suitable for you. Your medical education and training also equips you for many options for nonclinical roles. Therefore, it is important to understand your motivations, skillsets and preferences to ascertain the medical career pathway that is right for you. Once you know what you want to do, you will need to prepare yourself accordingly. I can help guide you through this process.
Also, I help my clients develop additional skills required for their continued professional development and career fulfilment.
Download the Standout Application Checklist
Click the below link to download the Standout Application Checklist. This checklist will help you take stock of some of the key aspects to strategically prepare a strong application for your next (and future) roles.
Download the Standout CV Checklist
Click the link below to download the Standout CV Checklist. Our top 10 pointers will help you to ensure your CV has key elements so you make a strong first impression.
Interactive Workshops
Career Development Workshops
| Date | Register |
|---|---|
| 11:00am Sat 13 & Sun 14 January | Register |
Other Events
| Event | Date | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Planning Your Medical Career: Webinar for Graduates | 10am Sunday 10 December | Register |
| Linked In for Doctors: Free Webinar | 6pm Wednesday 17 January | Register |
| Winning That Executive Job: Workshop for SMOs - Barangaroo Sydney | 9am Friday 19 January 2024 | Register |
| Transitioning to Private Practice: Free Webinar | 7pm Wednesday 7 February | Register |
Standout Medical Student
Standout Medical Student is a self-paced learning program designed to demystify the workplace experience that lies beyond medical school.
It will equip you with information, tools and resources before you face the prevocational training and workforce space.
The program focuses on the non-clinical aspects of your career planning and development.
What my clients say!
Are you an existing client? Submit a testimonial here.
Erika Stradzins
Anaesthetics Registrar - Canberra Health ServicesMs Fletcher is an incredible asset to the Australian medical community. I first worked with Anita in my capacity as the president of the Women in Medicine Group, at the University of New South Wales, a grassroots initiative to promote gender equity in the medical profession. Anita facilitated a tailored workshop for medical students on how to build CVs. Thanks to Anita we now feel empowered to take positive steps towards our careers in medicine, and are excited about being the next generation of doctors.
PGY4 Anaesthetics scheme Registrar 2023
PGY4 Anaesthetic scheme registrar 2023Anita has been most helpful and supportive throughout a difficult process. She has given me invaluable individualised advice tailored to my situation and needs. Anita has a great understanding of the challenges junior medical professionals face. I would highly recommend her service and I would recommend utilising her service early in the job application process to get most prepared for your dream job.
Medical Registrar
MelbourneI can’t thank Anita enough for her assistance in preparing for my interviews and polishing my CV. She is always approachable and her feedback highlighted aspects of my work experience that I wouldn’t think much of but is actually a key differentiator in a job application. I’m glad I enlisted her service and I would encourage anyone at any level to do the same - you won’t be disappointed!
Dilani Bamford
JMO ManagerApproachable, personable, friendly, supportive, expert in career advice, CV building & recruitment and much more. I have worked with Anita personally & professionally and highly recommend. Anita is extremely honest and never fails to deliver!
Timothy RD Scott
Paediatric Rehabilitation Physician - John Hunter Hospital & Sydney Children's Hospital NetworkAnita is extremely professional and supportive in advising on transition to senior medical roles. She is a great asset to have on your side.
Sarah Skalecki
Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Principal House Officer - Queensland HealthI highly recommend Anita Fletcher for Career Consultation. Anita helped me build and perfect my interview skills in the lead up to my application for specialty training. She is flexible in her sessions and we met in person, over the phone and through the Skype platform. She provided content which was relevant to my level of skill and the college I was applying for. I am very grateful to have worked with Anita, and can proudly say I was successful in my application for specialty training! Thank you Anita.