Doug Perry is the owner of GetHiredRDH.com and co-author of Landing a Great Dental Hygiene Job, 2nd edition. In this video interview we discuss the following topics.
– Doug’s background in Marketing and Communications
– The story behind his decision to apply his extensive skills to the dental hygiene job market
– The importance of marketing yourself vs. the importance of your clinical skills when looking for a job
– Maintaining your skills during times of long unemployment.
– Why you need to build a “dream” job in your mind at the beginning of the process
– Building a database of potential employers in the geographic area you want to work in.
– Going beyond the traditional resume with postcards, business cards, websites, video resumes, and testimonials
– Why it’s important to stay motivated and not get complacent once you land a job
– The concept of working for “free”
– Services offered at GetHiredRDH.com
Links
Doug’s email: doug@gethiredrdh.com
Video
Mark Frias, RDH
http://MarkRDH.com
Great interview Mark. Lots of great ideas for hygienists to set themselves apart to track down that perfect job for them.
Thanks Karen : ).