answers 0:I feel really discouraged and feel like giving up, in looking for a dental assisting job. I graduated from a dental assisting program 2 yrs ago, and have my radiation license, passed my dental assisting exam, and am in the process of taking my EFDA exam. I'm lacking experience, i did interning when i was in school 2 yrs ago, but havent done anything since then. So I'm not experienced, as what they want. All the listings say 1 yr or more of experience, how am i ever suppose to get a dental assisting job, if they dont want anyone with less experience? its really frustrating:(...Show moreanswers 1:Hello again Sarah....... I agree with Mamapie2 in not focusing on salary or benefits, but asking more about what you will be required to do. I also strongly suggest asking if you can do a working interview...! .where you come in for a half day or a day and work just to see how it is there. If you are hired you will be working closely with everyone there and it is important that you feel comfortable with the others there. The working interview will be a real eye-opener for you and will help you determine if it will be a pleasant working environment. Just relax and you will do fine. Always remember you are a skilled professional and are worthy of being treated as such....answers 2:Just apply! A job listing is like a wish list ... it's qualifications that the "ideal" candidate would have but they are usually willing to be flexible on some things. I'd say that you are a pretty good candidate since you have passed your exam and have your radiation license. That may be more important to some employers versus another candidate who has 2 years experience but was trained on-the-job (no formal training).Why not contact the place where you did your internship and see if you can volunteer on! ce a week? Even if you have to start out doing office work or ! cleaning instruments, it is a good way to gain networking opportunities and get your foot in the door :)...answers 3:That's how it works. Later down the line when you have years of experience, you will say well of course I should be offered the job over someone with less experience than me. If your licensed you can volunteer at a public health clinic to get more experience. They get help, and you get experience/reference. Just do it for a couple of hours each day so that you can still work a regular job as well. I know someone who did this and as a dental professional, I would be very impressed with someone who volunteered their time just to gain more experience. It seems you don't have many options-two years is much too long to be find a job when you have such a marketable in demand skill set. Hope this helped...answers 4:Hi! This is just a suggestion. If most of them are looking for someone with a year or more experience, how about doing another round of internship or OJT! 's maybe with no pay for about a year. If you can. However, keep your fingers crossed, there might be some who are willing to take you in with little experience. Don't feel too frustrated. The employment line just really sucks nowadays. Good luck! Alyssa...
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