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Hi all,
I'm a current D3 and am just starting to worry about finding jobs after graduation. I live in a metro area (saturated) and because of family, I'd like to practice within the area (not necessarily in the same city, but definitely within 1-2 hr driving distance).
I started getting concerned about what employers are seeking in terms of a possible associate. I'm not a stand out student (probably a little below class avg, but still 3.0+ GPA), I never had any interest in research, do not have a strong enough presence to hold leadership positions, hence no awards, and have only volunteered here and there in outreach programs. Other than that, I haven't really done anything.
I know it's my fault for not taking initiative in dental school, but old habits die hard... wish I could go back in time and just put myself out there a little more...! I'm poor at networking (it IS a skill...!) and so I haven't opened too many doors for myself.
Due to this, my CV seems like it will be pretty empty.
How important is having a "packed" CV when you're looking for an associateship? I'm aware that it's not going to be pretty in a saturated area, but I've also read that personality and compatibility play a large role in landing a job.
I'm still up in the air about my post-graduate plans.
1. No desire at this point to do a residency.
2. Would like to work as an associate in a private practice OR in a community health clinic (high interest in this).
3. My mom's private dentist told me to apply for a job at her office after graduating, but I'm not going to put all my eggs in one basket.
4. A small part of me is willing to go out to a very rural area with high need in hopes of applying for a loan repayment program.
5. Not interested in corporate.
I guess I'm writing this post for encouragement from current working dentists that were in the same situation as myself, but managed to find jobs that didn't require relocation... I'm punching myself for not being more proactive earlier in my school career.
Thanks for reading my post! Any help or advice would be appreciated.
I'm a current D3 and am just starting to worry about finding jobs after graduation. I live in a metro area (saturated) and because of family, I'd like to practice within the area (not necessarily in the same city, but definitely within 1-2 hr driving distance).
I started getting concerned about what employers are seeking in terms of a possible associate. I'm not a stand out student (probably a little below class avg, but still 3.0+ GPA), I never had any interest in research, do not have a strong enough presence to hold leadership positions, hence no awards, and have only volunteered here and there in outreach programs. Other than that, I haven't really done anything.
I know it's my fault for not taking initiative in dental school, but old habits die hard... wish I could go back in time and just put myself out there a little more...! I'm poor at networking (it IS a skill...!) and so I haven't opened too many doors for myself.
Due to this, my CV seems like it will be pretty empty.
How important is having a "packed" CV when you're looking for an associateship? I'm aware that it's not going to be pretty in a saturated area, but I've also read that personality and compatibility play a large role in landing a job.
I'm still up in the air about my post-graduate plans.
1. No desire at this point to do a residency.
2. Would like to work as an associate in a private practice OR in a community health clinic (high interest in this).
3. My mom's private dentist told me to apply for a job at her office after graduating, but I'm not going to put all my eggs in one basket.
4. A small part of me is willing to go out to a very rural area with high need in hopes of applying for a loan repayment program.
5. Not interested in corporate.
I guess I'm writing this post for encouragement from current working dentists that were in the same situation as myself, but managed to find jobs that didn't require relocation... I'm punching myself for not being more proactive earlier in my school career.
Thanks for reading my post! Any help or advice would be appreciated.
