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I Can't Work On Weekends...
I Didn't Bring That With Me...
Weaknesses? Nothing Really Comes To Mind...
Can I Get My Phone Real Quick...?
How Much Do I Get Paid...?
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All of the following are considered hard skills that the dentist look for in an employee EXCEPT... *Teamwork Skills *Positive Attitudes *Technical Skills *Leadership Skills
Positive Attitude
100
When searching for employment, you may utilize many sources. What are they?
Newspaper ads Employment agencies Temporary agencies Campus placement
100
Information to be included in the heading of the resume includes:
Name, address, contact number and optional e-mail. (some career professionals believe that using your address may be used in a discriminative manner, so please consult career services on what they would like you to do.)
100
Should your birthdate be included in your resume?
No way. Some career professionals believe that even high school information should not be used in a resume as the year of graduation gives away your age. It would be a way for employers take into account and assume your age/maturity level over your actuall skills and qualifications.
100
An assistant that wishes to leave their employment on good/friendly terms should give how much notice?
Remember, you are considered an "at will" employee, which means you may terminate your employment at any time and without notice. However, it is customary to grant a two week courtesy to find your replacement.
200
Is it acceptable to be aggressive during a job interview? Afterall, the dentist is looking for someone with strong leadership skills.
It is NOT acceptable to be aggressive. Leadership never has to entail being aggressive.
200
Following an interview, you should fax an additional copy of your resume so that they don't forget you and so you stick out in their minds.
No, please use common sense in these matters.
200
Following an interview, what should you do?
Send a Thank-You letter or card. I personally recommend a simple and professional style of card. Hand-written of course to show off your neat penmanship. Besides, a hand-written card is a nice personal touch. If you choose to write a letter, then typed on high quality paper with matching envelope is best.
200
What will developing a career philosophy help one do?
It will help one determine life goals.
200
Following an interview, it is advised to telephone the office to thank them once again?
This is not advised as it ties up their incoming patient call lines.
300
Is it acceptable and beneficial to the applicant to prepare a resume that was created using low-quality paper and printing and one that it is obvious that time was not taken to ensure neatness? As long as the information is accurate and all included, it is still an acceptional resume, right?
No. When preparing a resume for a prospective employer, one should create an attractive, professional resume that list one's skills and qualifications.
300
Before asking for a raise, you should conduct what and why?
Before asking for a raise, you should conduct a self-evaluation to determine if you are justified in making such a request.
300
What percentage of jobs are obtained through networking?
80% WOW!!!
300
Let's say you just don't feel like going to work or something has come up and you either fall asleep or forget to call your boss. Here's another scenario... You just didn't come back from lunch. You asked your co-worker to let your boss know that you couldn't make it back. What did you do to your employment status?
You just terminated your employment. Don't plan on showing up the next day with heartfelt concern from your boss and co-workers. Expect your final check. Courtesy and a strong work ethic are a great tools for success.
300
Following an interview, should you send them a small gift of appreciation, for example an edible arrangement?
How thoughtful, however, bribes are unprofessional and ineffective.
400
Which is NOT an action verb to be used in a letter or application? *Communicated *Contributed *Performed *Nice
Nice.
400
Your appearance for a job interview shouldn't really matter, right? Afterall, the dentist should be hiring you for your skills and qualifications; so what if your shoes are a little on the not so white side and you ran out of time and didn't iron out the wrinkles in your pants. When you spoke on the phone yesterday, it sounded as though the job was in the bag, so there is no reason to have to worry about your appearance, right???
WRONG!!! You may have made a great impression by your resume and solidified it just the day before over the phone when scheduling the interview. However, showing up to the interview without your best appearance could prove detrimental. You may still get the job, however, at a lower salary than what may have been offered if you "appeared" to have looked your most professional.
400
When accepting a job, it is acceptable to tell the employer that you expect a big raise in 30 days or once the probationary period is over.
Goodness, NO! Not even in joking.
400
Other potential areas of employment for a dental assistant besides private practice include...
Institutional dentistry Dental manufactures/supply companies Research Insurance companies/offices Dental laboratory
400
On a resume, how should your job experience and education be listed?
Most recent to least recent
500
When accepting a job, you should assume that the employer pays a fair and equitqble salary and not ask if they happen to not mention it?
Always ask the interviewer about the begining salary, how salary increases are obtained, and when salary increases are awarded.
500
Under Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, employers cannot ask you questions regarding:
Religion Race Childcare arrangements (allthough they may)
500
The primary purpose of the resume is to convince a prospective employer that you are a qualified candidate for employment and that they should hire you without the need of an interview.
No. The resume is meant to just get the employer's attention and get your foot in the door to the interview.
500
What is the purpose of a cover letter?
To introduce you to the prospective employer. To market your skills and qualifications. To create interest in reading your resume.
500
Salary negotiations may include discussion of:
Salary Hours you will work Health/dental insurance Holiday pay Sick pay Continuing education opportunities