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Chapter 37 Employment Strategies
Certification
DANB Dental assisting
national board. CDA EFDA EFODA
Demonstrates knowledge in…
X-ray Infection control General chairside
Pathways I
Graduate ADA program!
IIOn the JobTraining
III Previous CDA Foreign degree
All need CPR
Employment opportunities
Solo Practice 1 dentist “private practice”
Better pay Less benefits
Partnership 1 dentist with..
1 or more contracted dentists working in the practice.
Associate
Group Practice Several dentists
General Specialty
Share costs One building Supplies Better benefits Lower pay
Employment opportunities
Specialty Practice Endo OS Pedo Perio Ortho
Etc. High Pay $$$ Less opportunity
Other employment choices. School clinics Laboratories Hospitals Dental supply
companies Insurance
companies Teaching
Employment search….?
Where do I find a job???? Word of mouth Newspaper ad Newsletters Employment
agencies Internet
Many job search web sites.
Cover Letter
States Why you are ‘right’
for the position Availability of
employment Printed on nice
paper Proofread many
times before sending!
Includes Return address
‘header’ Date Inside address
Where you are sending it.
Salutation To whom it may
concern: 3 paragraphs Closing
Resume`
1 page Attractive Professional
Lists… Personal data Career objective Education Qualifications/skills Certifications Employment Hx
References
3 references 2 professional 1 personal
Supply Name Title Phone #
Positive reference? Double check!
Your name @ top.
The Interview……
If nervous… Practice 1st
Schedule.. Convenient for…?
You Office.
Be PREPARED!!!
How? BE ON TIME!!!!
At least 5 min early.
Do you have? Portfolio Copies of
Resume, etc. Ink pen
Info to complete an application
The Interview
Smile @ all times!
Eye contact Listening and Talking
Firm handshake Sit straight Speak confidently!
The Interview
Appearance Comfortable..but Professional
Never wear jeans! Hygiene
Hair? Hygiene
Mouth Body
(deodorant is for after showers , not instead of..)
The Interview
Be yourself… If nervous, say so!
Pronounce Dr’s name correctly Always address as
Dr.________ Be prepared for..
Answering ?’s Asking ?’s Working interview
Scrubs w/ you?
Example ?’s Asked of you
Why should we hire you?
What are your strengths…?
What are your weaknesses..?
Asked by you Specific duties? Clarification of
Experience Education
The Interview
At the end Thank them for
their time. Firm handshake
State Your interested… Look forward to
hearing back… When to expect
decision about the position?
Thank you letter! Sent if you want
the position. Restate…
Thanks for interview
Reference to resume
Interest in.. Position Becoming part
of the team.
Receiving an offer…..Whoo Hoo!
Before accepting Ask about
Salary Benefits Sick days Vacation Holiday pay Performance evaluations Pay increases
Success during employment!
1. Attitude Positive /
professional at all times!
2. Attendance Show up every
day, ON TIME!
3. Appearance Clean and neat
every day.
4. Teachable / Trainable
Learn new ‘tricks’ to the trade.
5. Initiative Do your job w/out
being told to “do your job!”
Look for ways to help others
“Team Player”
Terminating employment
Never “walk off the job”
Always Give 2 weeks
notice. Verbally or Written
Leave in “good standing”
Conclusion
Finding / getting a job is one of the most difficult “jobs” there is….
You are competing with other people for the same jobs….!
What is going to get an employer to hire you, not that ‘other’ person.
Remember, your employment success is a balance of attitude and ability.
Any questions?