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Top Tips For Dental Job Interviews From The Candidate’s Perspective

Top Tips For Dental Job Interviews From The Candidate’s Perspective
by Eric S. Studley, DDS, and Ivy D. Peltz, DDS, MSEd, PhD

In the past, dentists posted available jobs in journals or newspapers, and dental job seekers replied to the ads and hoped to be granted an interview. Things are a bit different today. Finding employment in today’s dental marketplace has evolved into a multistep process comprised of development, research, communication, and closure. Before attempting to get a job interview, it’s best to do the necessary preparation to make your interview more productive and positive.

Development

You need to develop your brand. By that, we mean that you need to find a way to separate yourself from the pack. Are there any skills that you have developed? Are you trained in a specific dental software program? Do you have any special certification? Were you trained in CAD/CAM? Digital impressions may be second nature to you, but your potential employer may be impressed by your advanced technological skills. Try to think outside the box.

Once you’ve created your brand, make sure that your resume or CV reflects that brand. If you’re trying to showcase your technological skills, perhaps an online CV would be most impressive. Make sure the CV is organized and neat, and includes some visual aids such as a photo of yourself or before-and-after pictures of cases you’ve completed. If you’re applying for dental jobs online through an online algorithmic dental job matching service, you’ll want to spend time on developing your profile so that your assets are prominently displayed at a glance.

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