Professional Career
What is a concise personal statement that reflects your commitments, values, and concerns as they relate to future employment?
What is a personal philosophy?
Give two examples of online sources for employment opportunities mentioned in the content.
What are social media platforms and online job advertisements?
According to the material, why is it important to complete a job application accurately?
What is because employers rely on truthful, complete information to assess qualifications and verify background?
Name two aspects of professional demeanor for an interview mentioned in the lesson
What are promptness and appropriate appearance?
Which federal act is mentioned that protects applicants and employees from discrimination due to disability?
What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Title I?
Name three non–private-practice career opportunities for a dental assistant listed in Chapter 64.
What are research, teaching (dental schools), and hospital or public health/government programs?
What campus resource is suggested for employment opportunities in the lesson objectives?
What are campus career services (or campus job boards)?
List two components of a cover letter highlighted in the objectives.
What are a clear statement of interest (why you are applying) and a summary of relevant qualifications/skills?
Give two examples of interviewing behaviors to avoid according to the slide content.
What are appearing arrogant and appearing desperate?
Title I of the ADA makes it illegal to discriminate against whom?
What are prospective job applicants and employees who may become disabled?
List three items that should be included in a professional résumé according to the lesson objectives.
What are a job description of skills/experience, education/certifications, and contact information (plus work history)?
What is a temporary employment agency and how might a dental assistant use one?
What is an agency that places workers in short‑term or temp-to-hire positions; you can use it to gain experience and find permanent placement?
Provide three steps listed in the eight steps to follow when seeking employment (name any three).
What are (examples) define your mission and benefits, gather information, and develop a marketing strategy?
What is one key item to include in follow-up after an interview as described in the content?
What is sending a follow-up letter?
List three responsibilities of an employee of a dental practice included in the lesson objectives.
What are maintaining a positive attitude, following professional attire and practice policies, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle?
Describe two ways dental supply representatives can help in locating employment opportunities.
What are networking introductions to dental offices and sharing information about openings in practices they visit?
Name two types of employment agencies or external sources described for finding work
What are temporary employment agencies and professional organizations (or placement agencies and recruitment firms)?
What is one professional attribute to include in your résumé or application that supports achieving career objectives?
What is a positive attitude (or commitment to continuing education)?
List three employee benefits to inquire about during salary negotiations from the chapter
What are health insurance, retirement plan, and dental care for self and family?
Describe two elements that should be part of an employment agreement according to the chapter summary.
What are job description and compensation (also acceptable: work schedule, professional attire, summary dismissal)?
Define a mission and a marketing objective for a dental assistant seeking career advancement and give one performance measure example.
What is a mission: a clear statement of purpose for one’s career goals; a marketing objective: a measurable target such as “secure a lead on three job opportunities per month”; performance measure example: number of interviews scheduled per quarter?
Explain how you would design a target market when marketing your skills as a dental assistant.
What is identifying the types of employers (private practices, specialty offices, public health clinics, educational institutions) and tailoring applications and outreach to their specific needs?
Draft a one‑sentence résumé objective suitable for a graduate dental assistant seeking a clinical position (university level)
What is “To obtain a clinical dental assistant position in a modern private practice where I can apply my radiography and chairside skills while contributing to patient-centered care and continuing professional development”?
Identify and explain two factors to consider during salary negotiations and how you might address them as a candidate.
What are total compensation (salary plus benefits — address by asking about benefits and bonuses) and professional development/support (address by requesting information on continuing education support or travel expense reimbursement)?
Explain the recommended steps for job termination as noted in the lesson. (Include at least two steps.)
What are giving notice and understanding summary dismissal procedures?