Resources for Furloughed, Underemployed, and Unemployed PAs
See how AAPA is providing support and advocating for PAs who are furloughed, underemployed, or unemployed during this pandemic.
Video: Finding Your New PA Job
From your first position to your next career move, be prepared for the job search with these tips and tools in AAPA's Career Central.
Checklist: Records to Maintain
There are standard records that all practicing PAs (and PA students) should collect and maintain. We’ve compiled them into a detailed and handy checklist so you can make sure you have what you need.
Guide: Cover Letters
A well-written cover letter is an effective way to introduce yourself and your work to prospective employers and spark their interest in meeting you. Cover letters should be concise, lively, and tailored to each position for which you apply.
Guide: Resumes and CVs
Use our guides to determine whether you need a resume, a CV, or both. Whichever you choose, these essential career documents should be straightforward and specific, convey your achievements to potential employers, and show how you fit the role and experience they are seeking in a PA.
Checklist: Recruiter Questions & Warning Signs
Using a recruiter to find a PA position? Here’s a helpful checklist to vet your choice of recruiter, plus a list of common warning signs that indicate the recruiter might not have your best interests in mind.
Checklist: Contract Assessment & Negotiation
Negotiate a contract that empowers you, fits your needs, and protects you. Start with this thorough checklist to assess an employer’s contract for how well it meets your needs — and to identify areas for negotiation.
Guide: Prepare for In-Depth Interview Questions
In your job interview, be prepared for in-depth questions. Our guide can help you anticipate what questions to expect.
Guide: Questions for Your Potential Employer
Don’t forget the interview process is two-way. We’ve put together some questions you should ask to learn whether this is an environment in which you will thrive as a PA.