Paper Persona: Stand Out!
You have questions and we have answers! Dr. Heidi Emmerling, RDH, and Shirley Gutkowski,
RDH, authors of the bestselling book The Purple Guide: Paper Persona are here to help you
find ways to set yourself apart! In a world where dental hygienists outnumber employers
nearly 3 to one, it makes economic sense to find your best foot and put it forward.
Organized by experience level, this course is for you whether you have just graduated or
have been in the profession for decades.. Don’t sabotage your 20+ years of career
experience by including 3rd semester student processes on your resume.
Whatever your reason for finding—or creating—a job, this course will show how to make
your resume stand out, how to organize your materials to make them easy to find, and how
important a curriculum vitae is for every stage of your career. You will also learn how
optimize the use of a professional portfolio.
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Explain the difference between a CV and a resume,
List 3 purposes for a portfolio,
Be able to respond to different types of interview questions,
Properly format a resume or CV,
Prepare job search materials for a variety of employment settings,
Utilize social networking for professional gain,
Format electronic resumes
CDHA
Two books