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Hiring an Associate Dentist – What to Look for on a Candidate’s Resume/CV

Date: April 15, 2015

While large corporations in other industries may rely on automated applicant tracking systems to sift through resumes and attempt to identify the best candidates for an open position through keywords and algorithms, most dental practices employ a much simpler approach of reading through candidate resumes and CV’s manually. As the doctor...

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Resumes That Give You the Edge

Date: February 04, 2015

A resume or a curriculum vitae (CV) will serve as a vital and necessary tool in your career as a Dentist. I have seen thousands in my time as a Search Consultant of dentists across the U.S., and I would like to share some tips on what to do when preparing...

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What to Look for in a Reference

Date: November 20, 2014

A lot can go into a hiring manager’s decision of whether or not to bring you on as their next employee, including your skill set, work experience, personality, and professionalism. While a lot of emphasis and focus is often placed on the above items, sometimes the deciding factor may come down...

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Electronic Cover Letters

Date: February 10, 2014

Attached you will find my resume. I have 7 years of Medical Receptionist experience but no dental office experience. I read that you need to have dental office experience and I don not have that but still feel that I would be a good choice for the job. Thank you for...

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Five Things to Consider Before and After Writing a Cover Letter

Date: April 04, 2012

BEFORE:1. SpecificityResearch the practice to which you are applying. Address the doctors, staff, or hiring authority by name. If possible, at some point in your letter you could even mention what you know about this particular practice’s environment that appeals to you professionally as a potential employee. 2. ConfidenceWho are you...

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