In a KevinMD blog post, Bo Claypool, a physician recruiter and managing partner at Monroe & Weisbrod, discusses six tips for writing a "letter of intent," which is an effective tool for physician recruitment, according to Mr. Claypool.
A "letter of intent" is a non-legally binding written gesture and agreement between candidate and prospective employer that outlines the terms of employment. "Letters of intent" are based on the premise that when someone makes a promise, they will stick with it.
The six tips for writing "letters of intent" are:
1. Make sure there is a warm and sincere tone.
2. Be sure to hit all the highlights of the employment agreement — pay, benefits, term of contract — but there is no need to include anything that could be seen as a negative, like non-compete language.
3. Be as brief and succinct as possible.
4. Make sure it is clearly spelled out that the "letter of intent" is not a legally binding agreement.
5. Do not consider the recruitment process to be over once the letter has been signed.
6. As soon as possible after the mutual signing of the letter, formal contract review and negotiation should begin.
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A "letter of intent" is a non-legally binding written gesture and agreement between candidate and prospective employer that outlines the terms of employment. "Letters of intent" are based on the premise that when someone makes a promise, they will stick with it.
The six tips for writing "letters of intent" are:
1. Make sure there is a warm and sincere tone.
2. Be sure to hit all the highlights of the employment agreement — pay, benefits, term of contract — but there is no need to include anything that could be seen as a negative, like non-compete language.
3. Be as brief and succinct as possible.
4. Make sure it is clearly spelled out that the "letter of intent" is not a legally binding agreement.
5. Do not consider the recruitment process to be over once the letter has been signed.
6. As soon as possible after the mutual signing of the letter, formal contract review and negotiation should begin.
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