Today, I'm joined by Dr. Angelica Dumapit, a medical director and freelance medical writer who used LinkedIn to launch and grow her nonclinical career. Angelica shares how she optimized her profile to land roles without doing residency, networked confidently, and found freelance opportunities. We cover practical tips on writing strong headlines, messaging recruiters, and using LinkedIn's features strategically. If you're ready to turn your LinkedIn into a magnet for jobs, connections, and possibilities, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you get there.

In this episode we're talking about:

• How Angelica transitioned from medicine to medical communications without doing residency
• The power of using LinkedIn to land full-time roles and freelance gigs
• What medical communications actually involves and common roles in the field
• How to optimize your LinkedIn profile to get noticed by recruiters
• Tips for writing a compelling headline that showcases your skills and interests
• Best practices for networking and messaging on LinkedIn—even as an introvert
• Strategies for building long-term recruiter relationships and keeping in touch

You can find the show notes for this episode and more information by clicking here:

www.doctorscrossing.com/episode226

Links for this episode:

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