I am currently a Certified and Registered Dental Assistant, but I can't find employment, What should I do?

Every place I send my resume to says they want more experience, well my question is: How do you get experience, if no one will give you a chance? I graduate with an Associates degree for Dental Assisting and I am certified and registered. I don't know what else to do. Employers will not give me a shot, so it's like i went to school for 3 years for nothing. I am really having a hard time with this. Any advice?

I am currently a Certified and Registered Dental Assistant, but I can't find employment, What should I do?
I once was in your shoes but now don't work as a DA because I decided I didn't like that work. However, addressing your question: I had graduated, passed both tests like you have done and it was very hard to get a job and I lived in a pretty big city. I did finally get one job that didn't work out and then another that I had for 9 mos. My advice, based on my experience, really, I know it's hard but keep trying and I'd also say to expand your application region if you don't mind commuting or moving. I have been looking for a permanent job now in a different field for 2 years and part of my problem is that the economy is bad where I live and there are more people looking for work for the number of jobs available only I am not in a position to move. You've got to be where the jobs are.
Reply:Monarch dental. I went there once. Seems like that's where all the newbies were.
Reply:try doing internships somewhere, start off in the office areas. do those types of things.
Reply:I'd try to get my foot in the door with a receptionist position at a dental office.
Reply:Find a diff. job in that field. A friend of mine had the same issue - she ended up taking a job to MAKE dentures...=) Like I said same field!
Reply:Just keep sending in those resume's or you could try that monsterjobs.com....they're supposed to be able to hook people like you right up! Good luck!
Reply:How about a placement agency?





They'll sell you like a new pair of shoes.





Kidding aside, good luck!
Reply:Whatever you do lady....DON'T GIVE UP!
Reply:Relocate to an area with opportunities for your type of skills.
Reply:Sounds like a Catch-22. If there is an association of Dental Assistants, join it! You may be able to network, or have access to information that will help you to find work. I work in the industry, and I know there is also a magazine (Dental Assisting ?) for your industry. Good luck.
Reply:Sometimes finding a job is like PULLING TEETH. Go over that resume with a fine TOOTHED comb and make sure it doesn't BITE. Give 'em something to CHEW on that will make their MOUTH water.





Seriously, sometimes you have to just find a job to tide you over while you wait to get your career off the ground. Talk to the placement office of the school where you earned your degree. They ought to be able to offer some help. Having their graduates in the unemployment line doesn't look good.
Reply:That happens sometimes but take another look at your resume, just maybe it isn't well written. It may help if you had a professional recruiter or resume writer give you some advice.





I have my own business and over the years I have hired many applicants right out of school because their resumes, their attitude and their self assurance made me stop and take a look and I am yet to regret it.





How your resume is written is important. Do not lie about your education or your skills because these can easily be checked.


How you behave on interviews will also affect your chances of getting the job.





Also if you just graduated, check with a job counselor from your institution and ask for advice and a referral.