Enhancing Interviewing Techniques for Dental Candidates

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As we strive to improve our hiring process for dental candidates, I wanted to share some valuable interviewing techniques that can help us select the best candidates for your practice. Implementing these techniques will ensure a more effective and thorough evaluation of candidates. Here are a few key points to consider: By incorporating these interviewing…

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Why it Pays to Hire VMG Consulting and Recruiting Services

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Last month I wrote about how hiring a new associate can pay off in the long run for your practice. This week, I would like to expand on why hiring a recruiting service – namely VMG Consulting and Recruiting Services – will make that return on your investment even stronger. With 30 years of experience,…

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Mentoring New Associates

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Mentorship is crucial to the success of dentists just starting their careers. Joining a new practice as an associate dentist can be overwhelming and difficult as young doctors learn the ropes at a clinic, take on daily tasks while treating patients, and work with new teammates. However, by taking an associate under your wing and…

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The Challenges and Opportunities of Recruiting Dentists: Navigating the Dental Workforce

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Recruiting qualified and skilled dentists is an ongoing challenge for dental practices and organizations worldwide. The dental industry is constantly evolving, and with changing demographics, increased dental needs, and a growing number of dental schools, the recruitment landscape has become increasingly competitive. In this blog post, we will explore the challenges and opportunities that arise…

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Is Hiring a Dentist Too Expensive?

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Are you feeling overwhelmed with your caseload and unsure if you can afford to hire help? I understand the common dilemma but let me show you why expanding your staff is a smart move. We often hear from practice owners who are interested in bringing in an associate but hesitate when they consider the costs.…

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Loyalty – Why is it Important in the Workplace?

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This week, I’d like to reflect on loyalty and why it is important in the workplace. Loyalty, by definition, is a sense of devotion or dedication to a person or belief. It is considered a virtue, and at times, a moral one. In this case, let’s look at loyalty in your dental practice. Loyal employees…

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What Happens?

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What happens when positions stay empty for too long? I’m not talking about what happens to the organization. You already know you lose productivity and harm the health of your business. I’m talking about what happens to you and everyone else in the office. When you’re short on workers, that means other people have to…

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Why You Must be Active to Attract Passive Candidates

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On paper, hiring is a simple challenge: how do you get the best candidates? Of course, once you’ve been trying to do that for a while you realize it’s a little more complicated than that. With every position you get a flood of generic resumes that don’t really seem promising at all. Sometimes it seems…

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Recognizing the Right Candidate

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Recognizing when you’ve found the right candidate is one of the major hurdles when it comes to hiring the right talent for your company. Many companies have problems when it comes to choosing the right candidates in a timely manner, leading to serious problems and lengthy time to hire. That’s why it’s so important to…

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