1. Chapter 37 Employment Strategies

2. Certification  DANB Dental assisting national board.  CDA  EFDA  EFODA Demonstrates knowledge in…  X-ray  Infection control  General chairside  Pathways I  Graduate ADA program! II On the Job Training III  Previous CDA  Foreign degree All need CPR

3. 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

4. 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

5. Employment search….?  Where do I find a job???? Word of mouth Newspaper ad Newsletters Employment agencies Internet  Many job search web sites.

6. 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

7. Resume`  1 page Attractive Professional  Lists… Personal data Career objective Education Qualifications/skills Certifications Employment Hx

8. References 3 references  2 professional  1 personal Supply  Name  Title  Phone # Positive reference?  Double check! Your name @ top.

9. The Interview…… IIf nervous… Practice 1 st SSchedule.. Convenient for…? YYou OOffice. BBe PREPARED!!! HHow? BE ON TIME!!!! AAt least 5 min early. DDo you have? Portfolio Copies of RResume, etc. Ink pen IInfo to complete an application

10. The Interview SSmile @ all times! EEye contact Listening and Talking FFirm handshake SSit straight SSpeak confidently!

11.  Appearance Comfortable..but Professional  Never wear jeans!  Hygiene Hair? Hygiene  Mouth  Body (deodorant is for after showers, not instead of..)

12. 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

13. 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.

14. Receiving an offer…..Whoo Hoo!  Before accepting Ask about  Salary  Benefits  Sick days  Vacation  Holiday pay  Performance evaluations  Pay increases

15. 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”

16. Terminating employment  Never “walk off the job”  Always Give 2 weeks notice.  Verbally or  Written Leave in “good standing”

17. 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?