Deck 41: Employment Strategies

Question 1

Practicing with a friend or family member to do a mock interview is a waste of time.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

Any number of dentists can share a building and still remain independent. This is the definition of a(n) ____________.

A) associate
B) partner
C) owner
D) group practice

Answer 2

group practice

Question 3

When doing an employment search, the World Wide Web provides many sites for possible employment.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A resume should fit on ____________.

A) one paragraph
B) one page
C) two pages
D) It does not matter.

Question 5

Which requirement is needed, regardless of pathway?

A) Graduate of an accredited dental-assisting program
B) Part-time employment as a dental assistant
C) Verification of a dentist employer
D) Current CPR card

Question 6

In the ____________, make every effort to use the correct name.

A) inside address
B) salutation
C) list of references
D) all of the above

Question 7

The responsibility for credentialing dental assistants belongs to the ____________.

A) DANB
B) ADA
C) ADAA
D) State Board of Dental Examiners

Question 8

The certification exam consists of ______ part(s).

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

Question 9

There are _______ pathway(s) for an assistant to take the certification exam.

A) one
B) two
C) three
D) four

Question 10

A resume and cover letter should be ____________.

A) photocopied
B) handwritten
C) printed on good quality paper
D) all of the above

Question 11

Dental assisting is an exciting and rewarding career.

Question 12

A standard format for a cover letter includes the salutation directing it to whom it may concern.

Question 13

Dental assistants can be employed in ____________.

A) government clinics
B) dental supply companies
C) dental-assisting schools
D) all of the above

Question 14

A cover letter is a(n) ____________.

A) extension of the resume
B) replacement for an application
C) replacement for a resume
D) introduction

Question 15

Try to leave a job on good terms if returning to this job is a possibility.

Question 16

Many individuals feel comfortable in jeans; therefore, jeans are an appropriate attire for an interview.

Question 17

It is a well-known fact that the majority of patients who leave one dental office for another do so because of the poor attitude of one employee.

Question 18

Be yourself during the interview process.

Question 19

A resume should be 100 percent accurate and truthful.

Question 20

A dentist hired by another dentist under a contractual agreement is a(n) ____________.

A) associate
B) partner
C) owner
D) group practitioner

Question 23

It is best to include information on the resume ____________.

A) in paragraph form
B) in long, exacting detail
C) in short, clear detail
D) either a or c

Question 24

In the  ____________ paragraph of the letter, indicate information about the employment opportunity.

A) second
B) first
C) third
D) salutation

Question 25

When deciding which type of clothing to wear on an interview, choose ____________.

A) the current trend in fashion
B) flashy, colorful attire
C) dowdy attire
D) conservative attire

Question 26

National certification can be obtained by the Dental Assisting National Board's three pathways. Which pathway requires graduation from a dental assisting program accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation?

A) I
B) II
C) III
D) IV

Question 27

Before actually going to an interview, practice the following.

A) Speak distinctly.
B) Give good eye contact.
C) Practice a good handshake.
D) All of the above

Question 28

When listing references on a resume, be certain the references ____________.

A) know they are being listed
B) will give positive references
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b

Question 29

Which type of questions should be asked during an interview?

A) Description of expected job
B) Work hours
C) Expected salary
D) All of the above

Question 30

Before accepting a job, it is important to know about ____________.

A) benefits
B) sick days
C) holidays
D) all of the above

Question 31

Notification of job termination should be done at least ________ before leaving.

A) 1 week
B) 2 weeks
C) 1 month
D) It does not matter.

Question 32

Searching for employment and locating open positions can be accomplished by which of the following?

A) Classified ads
B) Dental societies
C) Career placement service
D) All of the above

Question 33

In the ____________ paragraph of the letter, identify reasons for your interest in the position.

A) first
B) second
C) third
D) closing

Question 34

Pathway ____ must meet the DANB eligibility, high school graduation, and minimum 2 years with an accumulation of 3500 hours verified by the dentist employer.

A) I
B) II
C) III
D) none of the above

Question 35

When arriving for an interview, arrive __________ before the scheduled time.

A) 15 minutes
B) 5 minutes
C) exactly on time
D) 30 minutes

Question 36

As important as obtaining a job is, it is also ____________.

A) important to know how to keep it
B) important to keep looking for a better job opportunity
C) both a and b
D) neither a nor b