cover letter help

[jamesonontherocks]

Im an orthopedic PA and have been for 6 years. I basically spend my days and nights in surgery. One of the reasons I chose to be a PA is because unlike a doctor, I can change specialties.

Im looking for a new job and just saw something in hematology/oncology (blood and cancer). it is an interest of mine, but not a surgical position. How do I explain in my cover letter why I'm trying to switch (without saying better hours, more compassion, etc)

[drloretta]

I'd emphasize how it's an interest of yours. Have you taken courses in it, dealt with it in your day-to-day, have knowledge of it from your time as an orthopod? If your field allows you to change specialties, is it that big a deal that you don't have direct experience? Are there other requirements that you fit that you can play up in your CL? These are all things I would consider when trying to craft one for this position.