The Job Search

Well, I'm at that point in my life where I have to transition myself into the "real world" and find a job in this ailing economy. I'm very excited to report that I have had two job interviews with corporate dental offices in Indianapolis. I met with Heartland Dental Care on Thursday and Aspen Dental yesterday. Both interviews went well, especially the Aspen interview. The Aspen dude really liked me and said he wants to get something down on paper for me to review! :) I have an interview with Kool Smiles on 2/25. I'm not too excited about it because I can't see myself working with kids 24/7. I'm going to give this interview a chance, even if it is for my amusement.

At this point I'm willing to go with the company that can hire me in the location closest to Indy and offer me the most money. It's been weird for me, this whole interview process. I have not been nervous at all, and I don't know why... I guess it's because I have grown as a person and I'm more confident about my ability to interact with others. Maybe it's because I'm becoming a real adult (scary).

School is going well. I'm scheduled to graduate on time if all my patients come through for me and follow through with their treatment plans. I have my written boards March 6-7 and I take the Western Board April 23-26. I'm very nervous about both, but I know I can pass if I prepare myself well. It will be sad and exciting to finish up dental school. I will miss my close friends, my classmates, and some of the faculty. It is going to be weird not having someone looking over my shoulder or someone I can turn to when I am nervous about a procedure. On the other hand, it will be awesome to not have to study and take boring tests. Don't get me wrong, I still want to further my knowledge through CE courses and journal articles, but it will be sweet not to have to take standardized tests!