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Stay Positive
It’s easy to become overwhelmed and discouraged with searching for your first dental job. Part of finding the right job is sifting through a lot of wrong ones. Keep a positive attitude, so your frustrations don’t come through when speaking with potential coworkers.
Network as Much as Possible
Networking is going to continue to be an important part of your career, even after you land your first job. Practice with your peers and people within the industry at every opportunity. You never know who might help you advance in your career down the road!
Design an Amazing Resume
If you have a well designed, professional resume with a personal and compelling cover letter, you’re going to stand out among a pile of applicants. Take the time to create a great resume so that your job search leads to more call backs.
Keep an Open Mind
Try to avoid limiting yourself as much as possible when you’re just starting out. Expand your search areas, look into different practice options, and go see as many potential employers in person as you can. It is much easier to tell if you would be a good fit when you are able to physically visit, rather than just search online.
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Apply, Apply, Apply
Landing a great first job after dental school is largely a numbers game. Don’t get disappointed if you aren’t getting as many callbacks as you would have liked. The first job out of dental school tends to be the most difficult one to find.
Deliver Your Information in Person as Much as Possible
Going in person to deliver your resume and cover letter not only lets you see the office culture, it allows you the chance to get your information directly into the hands of who needs to view it, rather than hope you make it through the slush pile when applying online.
SS White Dental: Helping You Throughout Your Career
SS White Dental loves helping new dental graduates get a leg up (have you heard about our FREE kits for new dental grads?), but we’ll also continue to be there as you settle into your career. Experienced practitioners and new grads alike love our specialty tools, kits and accessories. Contact us today to find out more, or to locate a distributor!