Interview Preparation
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4 Top Considerations When Applying for a New RDH or Dental Assistant Job
If you’re a registered dental hygienist or a dental assistant considering a new opportunity in the dental industry this year, you’re in good company. Our latest Dental Salary Report revealed […]
Posted March 03, 2023
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Looking for Your Professional “Match”? 3 Tips for Dental Pros.
Are you looking for that special someone? The one that gets your jokes, understands to give you space when you’re crabby, and brightens your Monday through Friday with a cheery hello? […]
Posted February 13, 2023
Everything You Need To Know About Working Interviews
Working interviews are an integral part of the dental hygiene interview process. In a working interview, a candidate comes to the office to perform the duties they would be expected […]
Posted June 13, 2022
4 Tips to Discuss Salary During a Dental Job Interview
It’s natural to feel awkward asking or answering salary-related questions during a dental job interview. However, discussing your salary expectations comfortably with a dental hiring manager or practice owner is […]
Posted February 19, 2022
Ghosting Hurts Everyone & Our Industry
It’s a challenging time for dental practices looking to fill clinical team member positions on their teams. An already tight labor pool, coupled with fewer graduate candidates, makes 2021 an […]
Posted April 15, 2021
Are You Asking the Right Dental Interview Questions?
How to Prepare for Dental Job Interview Questions Before Covid-19 hit and effectively shut down dental operations, the hiring process for the dental industry had remained unchanged for decades. But […]
Posted July 20, 2020
Negotiating Your Next Dental Salary
Almost everyone feels like they are in a pressure cooker when it comes to any type of bargaining, and salary negotiation is no exception. But it doesn’t have to be that way. A little knowledge can turn the heat down and give you confidence in this business discussion.
Posted March 13, 2020
How to Improve Your Professional Etiquette Game in 7 Steps
Be Successful in Your Job Search Manners are a huge part of how employers perceive you. So make sure you are putting your best foot forward by utilizing DentalPost’s professional […]
Posted March 06, 2020
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers
As this is a time of year for reflection, I encourage you to set some professional goals for 2020. Raise your virtual hand if you’ve read the book Seven Habits […]
Posted December 20, 2019
How to Present Your Best Self in a Dental Assistant Job Interview
Making a good first impression is always important during an interview. You need to be able to find ways to set yourself apart from other applicants. There are many ways […]
Posted September 20, 2019
Home, Sweet Home? 4 Signs You are Interviewing at a Great Office
There is no doubt about it. Job interviews can be scary and nerve-wracking. You are anxious and working hard to sell yourself so this dental office will hire you. While […]
Posted August 01, 2019
7 Questions and Answers For Your Dental Assistant Interview
You have sent in your resume and constructed a great personal website. Now you have been called back for an interview in the dental assistant field. You want to make […]
Posted June 07, 2019
Interview Checklist: How Dental Grads Can Nail a Dental Interview
Congratulations – you’ve made it to the dental interview stage. If this is your first job out of school, you might be looking for some guidance. First off, pat yourself […]
Posted May 07, 2019
5 Things I Wish I Asked In My First Dental Job Interview
After graduation from dental school, the world seemed like my oyster. I could not wait to find my first job and start earning a living. What I didn’t know was […]
Posted April 26, 2019
How to Land (and Keep) a Job as a Dental Assistant
Those with a keen interest in the dental industry may find incredible job satisfaction as a dental assistant. Not only is this a growing field where you can learn volumes, […]
Posted April 10, 2019
Advice for Recent Dental Hygiene Graduates
Applying for your first job out of school can be scary. You’ve spent a lot of time daydreaming about graduation and your first time working with a patient, and now […]
Posted April 02, 2019
3 Dental Job Interview Questions That Will “Wow” Your Interviewer
In the past, we’ve covered questions to ask in your dental job interview and questions to ask Post-Covid that will give you more insight into the position or practice and […]
Posted March 18, 2019
A 7-Step Guide to Writing the Perfect Interview Thank You Message
One of the best methods to increase your chances of being hired after an interview is sending an interview thank you message. Why is it so important? According to a […]
Posted March 07, 2019
Tips For Graduates (From Real Dental Professionals)
Stepping outside the comfort zone of college life to knock on the door of a new career can feel daunting. You’ve probably heard the saying ‘experience itself is the best […]
Posted February 17, 2019
How You’re Accidentally Killing Your Job Chances
You feel like you’ve done everything right, have everything prepared, and you’re ready to crush the interview. Why did they never reach out? Turns out, there are a few ways […]
Posted February 13, 2019
5 Questions to Ask in Interviews for Dental Office Jobs
We all know that at the end of interviews for dental office jobs, interviewers ask some variation of, “Do you have any questions for us?” This is the time for YOU […]
Posted July 24, 2018
6 Top Dental Job Interview Tips
Have a dental interview coming up? Congratulations! Your strong dental resume got their interest, now it’s time to blow them away with a strong interview. As a job seeker in […]
Posted March 27, 2018
5 Tips to Finding a Dental Job You Love
As many dental job seekers come to discover, finding a dental job is a lot like dating; you ask your friends (or the internet) to match you up, put your […]
Posted February 07, 2018
Looking for Your Dental Home? 10 Tips to Rock Your Next Interview
Job interviews are stressful- I get that! There is a lot on the line and you want to make a good impression. We’ve all been there before. You practice questions, […]
Posted October 11, 2016
6 Tips to Refresh Your DentalPost Jobseeker Resume Profile
We often find ourselves looking to spruce up and refresh when spring arrives. From cleaning out closets to washing windows, organizing offices, or even scrubbing social media profiles, we all […]
Posted May 23, 2016
Applying for THE Job: 10 Helpful Tips for Job Seekers
Many factors affect how long it will take to find the perfect job in dentistry – everything from the current economy to flexibility in terms of hours or pay. While there’s […]
Posted June 24, 2015
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Excellent Dental Employers Have These 7 Characteristics
Any experienced dentist-employer knows that staff stability is critically important in maintaining long-term patient relationships and reducing overhead costs associated with employee turnover and training. Just as the business owner […]
Posted May 20, 2014
How to Negotiate a Job Offer
Congratulations! You’ve been offered a job. Now what? Are you going to be able to get the salary and perks you want? While you should never bring up compensation in […]
Posted February 27, 2014
Has This Happened to You? (My Employer Duped Me!)
Have you ever gone on a working interview and just assumed that you’d get paid for the time you spent at the office, from the moment you arrived until the time you left? When you got your money, did you discover that, in fact, you only got paid for five of the eight hours you were there? While this isn’t exactly common, it does happen, and anyone going on a working interview should take the following steps to ensure it doesn’t happen to them.
Posted August 12, 2013
Top 5 Critical Questions To Answer In a Dental Job Interview
During your job interview, answering questions well is not just important, it is essential! When you face the challenges and fears of interview questions using a few basic guidelines, you can come across like a PRO!
Posted May 30, 2013