Dream Job

Research – 50 points

  1. List your dream job or jobs.  In a perfect world, one day you will be _a pediatric dentist__.  Briefly describe what you’ll do in this role. What knowledge, skills, or abilities do you think you will need for this job?
  1. Complete the quiz at https://advance.appily.com/careers/healthcare/quiz
  2. Were you surprised by the results of the quiz compared to what you listed as  your dream role?
  • I was somewhat surprised. Most of the description fits me but the only inaccurate note was about technology. I am not tech savvy so that did surprise me a little but everything else about being a go getter and interested in the business side of health care definitely describes the future career I aspire to have. 
  1. 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! 

-Locum Pedodontsit Pediatric Dentist Job (Norfolk Va)

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  1. Copy and paste the job posting links below. Make sure you include the following information: 
  2. Job Posting Number 1:

Locum Pedodontsit Pediatric Dentist Job (Norfolk Va)

  1. $100-$130/hr
  2. 1 Year of experience ; Assignment length: 23 weeks ; 4×8 hour
  3. What skills are and tasks are involved in performing the job you have found?

      Skills

-Strong clinical knowledge and dental assessment skills.

-Excellent manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for performing dental -procedures.

-Effective communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients.

        Tasks

  • Conduct comprehensive oral health assessments and diagnose dental conditions.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
  • Perform a variety of dental procedures, including fillings, extractions, root canals, and crown and bridge work.

2. Job Posting Number 2: Dental Hygienist (Williamsburg , VA)

  1. $47.45 – $62.00 per hour ; Sign on Bonus: $7,500.00
  1. No Experience Required (open to experience or new grad)
  2. As a clinical provider and patient advocate, you’ll be given all the resources you need to provide exceptional care, while expanding your clinical skillset. You’ll work in an environment that encourages full clinical autonomy, backed by the ability to tap into a hygiene mentor program.

3. Job Posting Number 3: General Dentist with Peds experience (Norfolk, VA)
A. $125-$135/hr

B. Peds experience

C. N/A

Part 2: Apply to your Dream Job –  50 points

  1. 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.  
  • Yes, these jobs did match what I had in mind for my dream job. It was actually some notes that weren’t expected, such as the sign-on bonus. I’ve never really known much about sign-on bonuses but I was actually surprised to see one of the listings explain how there was no experience needed. There weren’t many differences because I expected almost everything that I saw but as far as similarities, just the requirements, skills, and tasks. 
  1. 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.
  • I would say Job posting Number 2. Not only was it just very interesting, it was so shocking to see the salary pay and also the sign-on bonus. It’s very close to home and has many benefits.