Resources
ADHA - 5 Employement Resources - Click here to find out more!
1. Career Center
2. Employment Guide
3. Career Opportunities in Public Health
4. “Dental Hygiene in a Changing World: Leading and Developing Your Career” workshop
5. Access magazine’s “Working” column
Worksouce Oregon - Click here
Worksource is a state organization to help the unemployed find jobs. They have a bunch of online resources, plus centers in many cities around Oregon that have books on job hunting, classes to improve your resume or interviewing skills, telephones, fax machines and even computers!
My Salary dot Com
Networking
Many jobs are only available by word of mouth. Attend activities sponsored by your local component or ODHA and meet some of the hygienists living in your area. You are more likely to be referred to local jobs when you've gotten to know your peers!
Job Listings
Craigslist
Monster
Check out Worksource (above) for a tool that allows you to search ALL of the job posting websites!!
Temp agencies
A temp agency is a great resource while you are looking for work. Be sure that they work with Dental Offices. Some agencies place in all sorts of industries so a dental profession specific agency is the best to contact. Google "dental temp employment" for your area.
When working as a temp you will be expected to be available on-call. This means being ready to answer the phone as early as 6am to fill in. It can wreak havoc with your personal schedule, but offices who you work for are really happy to have you there, plus if you are a new grad, it can give you a valuable reference for your resume!
Working Interviews
Many offices will interview you then invite you back for a working interview. Look at this as a temp job. Look your best, be helpful, be prepared. You are evaluating them as well. Do you get along with all of the staff? Is the dentist someone you could work with? Is the schedule acceptable (did you get a lunch?) How is the commute? New graduates have to be less picky, so look at each job as experience. Even a bad experience helps you learn what to expect! Working interviews are always paid, and if they aren't contact the Bureau of Labor and Industries (here). Think about what they would pay to have a temporary for the day. That is what they should pay you. If you're not sure, contact any employment agency and ask!
Other Ideas
Job Hunting Advice (resume's, cover letters, etc
Tips for Job Hunting a Tough Economy
Landing a Great Job in Dental Hygiene
