Question 1

Profession or occupation that usually requires a specific educational background.

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Career

Question 2

An activity or service performed, usually for payment.

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Employment

Question 3

A formal meeting in person to assess the qualifications of an applicant.

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Interview

Question 4

Person who meets the standards of a profession.

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Professional

Question 5

A brief description of one\'s professional or work experience and qualifications ; Interests employers. Primary purpose is to convince employer that you are a qualified candidate for employment.

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Resume

Question 6

The end of an employee/ employers relationship, which can be initiated by the employee or employer.

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termination

Question 7

List 9 basic employment choices

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1. Private practice 2. Insurance 3. Sales 4. Research 5. Management Consulting 6. Teaching 7. Hospitals 8. Public Health and Gov programs 9. Dental Schools

Question 8

A ____ _____ takes the form of solo/nonsolo practices

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Private practice

Question 9

A ____ _____ provides wide range of professionals

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Solo practice

Question 10

A _____ ______ ______ can involve additional dentists and associates, a partnership or group practice

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Non solo practice

Question 11

The ____ _____ _____ states that a nonsolo dentist works in a practice with at least 1 other dentist, whom may be employed by the owner dentist of the practice.

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American Dental Association

Question 12

4 benefits of working in a larger group

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1. Advancements 2. Benefits 3. Learn new skills 4. social skills/ working well with others.

Question 13

_______ is a challenging career in business and administration, incorporating your knowledge of dentistry, processing claims and customer service.

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Insurance

Question 14

If you are outgoing, find it easy to approach people, have experience in dental assisting and like to travel _____ is a rewarding career.

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Sales

Question 15

Research or research labs, responsible for research, report writing, and calculating and analyzing data.

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Hospital dental clinics

Question 16

______ ______ develops customized practice management concepts to individual practices interested in enhancing employee satisfaction, acheiving economic success and improving communication and management skills.

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Management Consulting

Question 17

_____ is a rewarding career option for ambitious dental assistants. An assistant who enjoys this should continue taking courses in related science and education (part time) while gaining valuable work experience in the office.

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Teaching

Question 18

_____ _____ provide dental students with experience in 4 handed dentistry. Employment here provides assistant with stimulation of working in an educational setting with faculty, students and patients.

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Dental Schools

Question 19

______ are provided for special situations in which general anesthesia and other resources are required

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Hospitals

Question 20

______ ______ and ______ ______ are promoted through organized community efforts. Provided at no or low cost to those who qualify. Involves physicians, nurses, social workers, and nutritionalists. Responsible for collecting data and services such as fluoridation, incidence of AIDS, care for older adults or specific population groups like Native Americans and Migrant workers.

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Public Health and Government Programs

Question 21

Where would you locate job opportunities? (7)

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Newspaper, Campus placement, Dental schools, Dental supply companies, employment agencies, temporary agencies, professional organizations and internet.

Question 22

Dentists frequently place ads here. Includes phone number or to send resume to a box address. This is called a _____ _____ advertisement.

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Newspapers ; blind box

Question 23

School usually offers a placement service or list of employment opportunities. Dentists frequently contact them.

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Campus Placement

Question 24

_____ ______ offer employment services and employment free of charge.

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Employment Agencies

Question 25

______ ______ charge a fee for job placement

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Private agencies

Question 26

By doing this, you have a chance to evaluate first hand the responsibilities and challenges in that positions.

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Temporary Agencies

Question 27

_____ _______ ______ frequently know when dentists are looking for assistants

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Dental supply companies

Question 28

______ _____ serve as informal employment information centers. Local dental societies publish monthly ads and professional journals have a classified section.

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Professional Organizations

Question 29

The ______ offers comprehensive job search engines on the web. You can post resumes, compare salaries, find career advice and research.

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Internet

Question 30

Where might a dentist advertise for a job position?

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Newspaper

Question 31

What are some job seeking employment methods?

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Telephone, cover letter, letter of application, resume and electronic resume.

Question 32

________ is where your first contact may be made. If you call, identify yourself and reason for calling.

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Telephone

Question 33

A _____ ______ introduces you to the prospective employer. Also serves to create interest in viewing your resume.

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Cover letter

Question 34

8 general guidelines for a cover letter

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1. brief, professional and neat 2. printed on white or ivory bond paper 3. identify ad source 4. postition in which applying 5. request an interview 6. give contact info 7. address letter to specific person 8. thank them for their consideration.

Question 35

Letter of Application guidelines

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*first paragraph* introduce yourself, how you found out about the position and why interested. *2nd paragraph* why you feel you deserve the position *3rd paragraph* invites to be contacted. Let employer know you are avaliable upon their request.

Question 36

8 Things to include in a resume

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1. Heading 2. Professional objective 3. Professional experience 4. Education 5. Certifications 6. Volunteer experience 7. Awards/Scholarships 8. references

Question 37

_____ provides name (with credentials) address and phone number

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Heading

Question 38

A professional ______ is the type of job you are seeking (no limits)

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Objective

Question 39

Work experience (most recent first), dates (months/yrs only), position/title, employers name and location, and your responsibilities/accomplishments.

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Professional Experience

Question 40

List most recent level obtained (if have college dont list high school) under _______.

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Education

Question 41

List your licensure under _______.

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Certifications

Question 42

Any volunteer work, even if not related (Dont list if you have none)

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Volunteer Experience

Question 43

Any _____/_____ recieved in high school/college (Dont list if you have any)

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Awards/Scholarships

Question 44

______ are not recommended but have available if needed.

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References

Question 45

Many companies process apps by scanners and computers. Increasing number of employers use this.

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Electronic Resume

Question 46

An _____ is the important exchange of information

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Interview

Question 47

______ reflects that you are a neat, well-organized and competent professional. Dress in conservative business attire.

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Appearance

Question 48

Arrive ___-___ mins before interview. Take a \"dry run\" if you are unaware of location.

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10-15

Question 49

First __ ___ are the most critical. Create positive impressions by smiling, eye contact, firm handshake and introducing yourself.

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10 mins

Question 50

Let employer do this. Within the first week after the interview, you will have an intuition on how the interview went and if thats where you would like to pursue a career.

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Conclude the interview

Question 51

Excellent way to ____ ____ with an employer. Reminding employer of your interview, accentuates qualifications, reaffirms interest and helps you stand out. This should be sent within 48 hrs of interview and addressed to the person whom you interviewed with.

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follow up

Question 52

What is the most common means of communication for your first contact with a future employer?

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Telephone

Question 53

What does a cover letter do?

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Introduces you to your prospective employer and persuades them to look at your resume.

Question 54

Should your resume list your gender, race, religion or marital status?

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No

Question 55

How many pages should your resume be?

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1

Question 56

Only state _____ _____ if you have a realistic idea. Skills, experience and education are important factors

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Salary Negotiations

Question 57

Health insurance, retirement, uniform, dues toward professional organizations, travel expenses, and bonuses are part of _____ _____.

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Specific Benefits

Question 58

Reach a clear understanding so theres no misunderstanding later.

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Employment Agreement

Question 59

Job description, work schedule, compensation, professional attire, termination, summary dismissal, and giving notice are part of _____ _____ ______.

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Employment Agreement topics

Question 60

States specifically what your employment duties and responsibilites will be

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Job description

Question 61

_____ _____ is a list of hrs/days expected to work

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work schedule

Question 62

______ is an agreement of salary and benefits, provisions of performance reviews and salary increases.

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compensation

Question 63

_____ ______ may be required equipment provided and maintained by employer

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Professional Attire

Question 64

Most employers consider first several week to 90 days as provisional employment (either party may terminate relationship)

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Termination

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