On the Cusp of a Future in the Dental Field
You are positive that you want to pursue a career in a dental
office, but you are unsure if your resume will get you there.
There's reason to worry; most employers use a job applicant's
resume as the main item in determining if they will bring you in
for an interview or not.
Many job seekers are in the dark when it comes to developing a
winning resume and cover letter. They make a number of mistakes
that may cost them a potential job, such as: not stressing their
skills and accomplishments enough, use of wording that is vague
or confusing, not providing enough relevant information, using a
sloppy format, and providing too much information.
There is no one correct resume format to use, but since many of
you will not have a lengthy employment history yet, it is
recommended that you use the functional format. The functional
format emphasizes your relevant skills and training and is great
for first-time job seekers. It includes the following sections,
in the order provided:
1.Objective - phrase your career objective to match the position
for which you are applying. For example, if your goal is a front
desk position, then a good objective would be: Position in a
dental office utilizing my strengths and training in customer
service, administrative duties and office technology.
2.Education - list your education in reverse chronological
order, starting with the most recent first. Include relevant
courses or special projects.
3.List specific examples of your skills and training.
4.Provide activities that are applicable to your objective. You
can use school, community activities, and volunteer activities.
5.Employment History: Include this section only if you have a
work or intern history.
Your name, address, phone number, and email address information
should be centered at the top of the resume. Use an email
address that sounds professional; do not use an email address
that is amusing or inappropriate.
All impressive resumes and cover letters are well-written and
avoid spelling and grammatical mistakes. They are typed and
professional and are no more than one page in length. They
provide relevant information that is appropriate to the
position. Weed out irrelevant details by asking yourself if a
piece of information will help you get an interview; if it
doesn't, then don't use it.
Your cover letter should make the employer want to read your
resume. It typically has three paragraphs: the opening, body,
and closing.
The opening should state the position for which you are applying
and how you learned about the job opening. The body should
highlight your skills and qualifications for the position. And
the closing should request an interview and suggest a time for
your follow-up call.
Always address the cover letter to a specific person - don't use
"Dear Sir or "Dear Doctor." Find out the name of the person you
should send your letter and resume to. Make sure you spell all
names correctly and use proper grammar. Print on the same
quality and color of paper as your resume and do a separate
letter for each job that you apply for.
Use the tips and guidance provided here to make your resume and
cover letter stand out above the rest in your pursuit of that
great position in the dental office profession.
"Changing Lives...One Career at a Time."
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