jenn n asked:
I am new to the Dental field, I am currently taking a dental assisting course and inrolled in state x ray course. My teacher helps us get our first job and I just had an interview for cosmetic dentistry . The Dentist is really nice, I love the office, very clean and comfy and we seemed to have a great conversation in the interview. He had me ask any question I wanted and was very informative. I asked him how the pay is and he asked me what am I looking for? I jokingly said “o please dont ask me that, and started lauphing” I said since im new I dont exspect much, and I asked him what do you start new people off at? And he simply said around $15 and work your way up. Im totally shocked because my teacher said usually they start newbies off around $12-$14. He had me set up a work train interview to see how I am. If I do my best, is that a def that i am hired?
I am new to the Dental field, I am currently taking a dental assisting course and inrolled in state x ray course. My teacher helps us get our first job and I just had an interview for cosmetic dentistry . The Dentist is really nice, I love the office, very clean and comfy and we seemed to have a great conversation in the interview. He had me ask any question I wanted and was very informative. I asked him how the pay is and he asked me what am I looking for? I jokingly said “o please dont ask me that, and started lauphing” I said since im new I dont exspect much, and I asked him what do you start new people off at? And he simply said around $15 and work your way up. Im totally shocked because my teacher said usually they start newbies off around $12-$14. He had me set up a work train interview to see how I am. If I do my best, is that a def that i am hired?
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Hi,
It is very hard to guarantee that you will get the job. All you can do is try hard and pray.
However, you can look at the following article that I wrote recently. The points that I have mentioned are very important even if you already had the interview :
Hope this will answer most of your questions.
Good luck !!
Welcome to the world of Dental Assisting ! The most important thing you can consider right now is finding an office you feel comfortable in, and like being in. The next most important thing is finding a team of workers you like to be with, since you will be spending so much time with these people in this place. The reason the starting pay is a bit higher is because you said this is primarily a cosmetic office.
Sounds like you like this place. It is a good sign that he asked you to come try things out for a day, Dentists only do that to candidates they think might be a good fit. I know it’s hard, but try not to be nervous, just do your best. I can tell you that most dentists care MUCH MORE about your attitude and willingness to try, than about your skills, especially since you are still new to dentistry. Show him you like dentistry, you are interested in anything he has to teach you, and you are a good team member. That sells yourself perfect. Dentists have a saying…….you can teach good skills, but you can’t teach good attitude.
Be perky and friendly, and give it your best try !
Good Luck !