Career change - CV question
Discussion
I'll assume you're looking to move away from a patient contact role to a sales/teaching/marketing role (unless you're going back to Dental Nursing!). If so, your CV will likely need reworking to demonstrate transferable competencies for these new roles. And as said above, the 'why' is best left to a covering letter, or better still, the interview. I wouldn't worry too much however as you're treading a well worn path from practitioner to other sectors of your industry (particularly as the new Hygienists/Therapists are being churned out faster than vacancies are being created).
You will however need to consider carefully whether or not to retain your GDC registration. Once you let it lapse, it's a darn sight harder to get back than if you maintain sufficient CPD to retain it (despite the associated costs!). Plus, dental sales and marketing in the UK are feeling the pinch like everyone else. However, if you're willing to travel, the emerging East European markets are beginning to show signs of growth.
Good luck! And happy to scan CV if you thought that would be helpful.
You will however need to consider carefully whether or not to retain your GDC registration. Once you let it lapse, it's a darn sight harder to get back than if you maintain sufficient CPD to retain it (despite the associated costs!). Plus, dental sales and marketing in the UK are feeling the pinch like everyone else. However, if you're willing to travel, the emerging East European markets are beginning to show signs of growth.
Good luck! And happy to scan CV if you thought that would be helpful.
Yes please, I would really appreciate that.
I'm not sure I'm doing the right thing, but I'm burnt out and it's affecting my performance. I don't have chairside support in any of my practices and they're not willing to negotiate.
I could talk myself into believing anything is a good idea though, so far the only negative of sales is power-dressing everyday :s
I really want to work in special care dentistry but the opportunities are like rocking horse poo.
Phew
Having said E.European dentistry opening up, that has put a seed in, recently I spoke briefly to a dentist who has assessment units here for patients to receive treatment in Bulgaria, I'm sure they would like British clinicians.
I'm not sure I'm doing the right thing, but I'm burnt out and it's affecting my performance. I don't have chairside support in any of my practices and they're not willing to negotiate.
I could talk myself into believing anything is a good idea though, so far the only negative of sales is power-dressing everyday :s
I really want to work in special care dentistry but the opportunities are like rocking horse poo.
Phew
Having said E.European dentistry opening up, that has put a seed in, recently I spoke briefly to a dentist who has assessment units here for patients to receive treatment in Bulgaria, I'm sure they would like British clinicians.
Send me a PM with your CV with an idea of the direction your seriously considering.
Are you self-employed? If so, you can buy in your own Chairside assistance; I'll concede it's not so easy in practice due to how it would be perceived in many practices. Re burnout; there is really only one way, and that is to reduce either your total hours or increase the length of time per patient.
Re different sectors for your skills; have you considered prisons and the like?
Good luck!
Are you self-employed? If so, you can buy in your own Chairside assistance; I'll concede it's not so easy in practice due to how it would be perceived in many practices. Re burnout; there is really only one way, and that is to reduce either your total hours or increase the length of time per patient.
Re different sectors for your skills; have you considered prisons and the like?
Good luck!
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