Zahnis in the job portal jungle – How to get your dream job with the help of a few simple tools

Finding a job can be the most stressful task after the exam. In this article, you will find helpful tips that will make it as easy as possible for you to find your first job. Finding your first job as a preparation assistant in particular can often be difficult. In addition, in the following text we have put together some suitable job search websites and portals that will make your life a little easier.

Preparation is everything: How do I find the right job?

Depending on the job or your ideas, you can use different job portals to varying degrees of success. So it's best to first make a list of what you expect from your new job. The well-known W-questions are particularly useful for this:

• What do I want to do, what field do I want to study?
• What should the leadership style or atmosphere in the workplace be like?
• Where would you like to work?
• How many hours do you want to work and is shift work an option for you?
• Which topics are particularly important to you?

The more questions you can clarify for yourself in advance, the easier and more efficient it will be for you to search for suitable jobs later and get the most out of your search. Other questions that you can clarify for yourself in advance include where your strengths lie, what previous knowledge you have (e.g. a scientific paper on prosthetics, an implant course during your studies, previous experience in dealing with children, etc.) and how you would like to contribute to everyday working life. This list will not only help you with your job search, but can also serve as excellent preparation for the classic questions in a job interview.

Which job portals are suitable for dentists?

First of all, here are the common job portals that are often used to find a job. These include the job exchange of the employment agency, Indeed, kimeta, etc. You can often find one or two job offers here. So it doesn't hurt to take a look at these websites. But especially for urban areas, it's worth looking a little more specifically and using dentistry-specific websites and advertisements. You can find these now:

1. ZM online or print: ZM is a renowned dental journal. That's why it goes without saying that you can find job advertisements here. If you have already written down your ideas for the new job, you can narrow down your search here by function, region, field of expertise and part-time/substitute work. Offers from the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) can also be found here. Universities often advertise their external job advertisements here. This site is therefore a real tip for dentists who would like to get involved in research and teaching. www.zm-online.de/inserate/stellenangebote/

2. German Dentist Service - Like dating apps, just for the job: The job matching for dentists is a super simple and free tool from the German dentist service to quickly and easily match you with your dream job. Here you can enter online within a few minutes what kind of job you are looking for. The portal asks for your job-specific and personal data and then sends you suitable job offers. If you are interested in one of the offers sent to you, contact will be made with the practice and you can arrange an appointment to meet in person. At this point it should be said that with very specific job searches it may happen that no match is found. So there is no guarantee that you will find your dream job here. Therefore, in addition to the job matching, we would definitely recommend that you continue to look for suitable jobs independently. www.deutscher-zahnarzt-service.de/stellenanfrage/neu

3. German Dental Agency - The solid standard search engine: With German Dental Agency you can search for jobs in the entire dental industry. A very clear filter lets you find the perfect job here. You can specify in which region you are looking for a job, look for different job titles and choose your working hours. You can also find dentist jobs in other EU countries here. www.dentalvermittlung.de

4. Job advertisements from the dental associations - regional and free: There are also many regional offers on the respective websites of the dental associations. You can usually look at the job advertisements here to see if there is a suitable job for you, as well as post requests yourself. Posting job advertisements on the dental associations' website is free, so employers are particularly keen to use this portal. Example:www.zahnaerzte-hh.de/zahnaerzte-portal/job-karriere/stellenboerse/stellenangebote/

5. Very old school: the bulletin board and university websites: Many universities have a bulletin board where job advertisements from local dentists are posted. Sometimes this bulletin board is even online, like at the University of Jena. In addition, many universities also advertise their positions on their websites, so you can also look for jobs in science and teaching there.

More tips for your job search:

Sometimes it's worth looking left and right. Has one of your fellow students already landed an absolute dream job? Don't be afraid to ask the person or their boss whether there are any other positions available or whether there are any friendly practices that are also looking for new preparation assistants.

Look for several job titles that are used synonymously: preparation assistant, assistant dentist, dentist (with/without professional experience). This is what job advertisements for the same position sound like, so you may miss out on a great job offer because of the wrong search term.

Have the courage to call. Have you browsed around the internet and found a great practice where you would like to work? Then have the courage to call. There doesn't always have to be a job vacancy advertised for a new preparation assistant to be hired.

The more routes you use, the higher the probability of finding a match. The search can be tedious, especially in big cities, and can take up to several months. However, you should not lose heart and keep your eyes open.

Being a dentist is a great job with a high level of job satisfaction and many opportunities to fulfill your potential. As a dentist, you have very good career prospects and the long-term prospects are also excellent. 10 years after graduation, 98% of graduates still have a job. So use our tips and look for your dream job as a dentist on as many channels as possible.

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