Find Your Dream Job

Research – 50 points

  • List your dream job or jobs. In a perfect world, one day you will be __. Briefly describe what you’ll do in this role. What knowledge, skills, or abilities do you think you will need for this job?

My dream job is to be an orthodontist. Orthodontists examine, diagnose, and treat patients that have issues with the alignment of their teeth. The skills I think I would have to have are communication, attention to detail, problem solving, dexterity, and patience.

Complete the quiz at https://advance.appily.com/careers/healthcare/quiz

  • Were you surprised by the results of the quiz compared to what you listed as your dream role?

I was surprised with my quiz results because I got Executive, and I never really thought of pursuing the business side of healthcare.

Find at least 3 job postings that seem close to your dream job. Examples of where to search: Indeed.com, LinkedIn, USA Jobs, Glassdoor, or just Google the job you want to find!
Copy and paste the job posting links below. Make sure you include the following information:
Identify the salary range:

How much experience would be required to apply for that job, what degrees, certifications or training is required? What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?

  1. Job Posting Number 1: https://www.indeed.com/jobs q=orthodontist&sc=0kf%3Aexplvl%28ENTRY_LEVEL%29%3B&vjk=a1374355a2c81bf5&advn=3445723197256224
  • Identify the salary range: $250,000 – $275,000
  • How much experience would be required to apply for that job, what degrees, certifications or training is required?

This job is open to any amount of experience. Requires a DDS/DMD degree, orthodontic residency certification and state licensure.

  • What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?

Good communication, collaboration skills, and working with latest dental technology

  1. Job Posting Number 2: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=orthodontist&l=&from=searchOnDesktopSerp&vjk=32d6eb93f9d9b40a&advn=5652250062641806
  • Identify the salary range: $200,000 – $300,000
  • How much experience would be required to apply for that job, what degrees, certifications or training is required?

This job requires three years of experience as an orthodontist, a DDS/DMD degree and orthodontic residency certification.

  • What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?

When performing this job clinical skills, patient communication, and teamwork skills are involved.

  1. Job Posting Number 3: https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=orthodontist &start=10&vjk=194177a8d578bcd3
  • Identify the salary range: $275,000 – $500,000
  • How much experience would be required to apply for that job, what degrees, certifications or training is required?

This job requires a minimum of 5 years of orthodontic experience. A DDS or DMD degree from an accredited dental school, completion of an accredited orthodontic residency program, and valid state dental license.

  • What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?

Teamwork skills and the ability to use the latest orthodontic technology and techniques. Must be committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Part 2: Apply to your Dream Job – 50 points
Think about the job postings you submitted for Part 1, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities you’ll need.

  • Did these jobs match what you had in mind for your dream job? Did you find your dream job? Describe the similarities and differences.

These jobs do match what I had in mind for my dream job so I believe that I found my dream job. The requirements and skills needed for these matched my expectations.

  • From the 3 job postings you found, choose one job you want the most, and use the list of skills required for the job of interest. Identify skills you already have and identify skills you are still building or need more experience performing. Discuss options to sharpen or learn the skills you will need to gain.

Out of the 3 job postings I found, I want the first job the most. I already have good communication and can collaborate well with others. The skills I need to build more on would be using orthodontic technology since I have no experience in that field. To sharpen these skills, I will have to get into the orthodontist residency to receive specialized training.