Dear Applicant,    

 

    Hello and thanks again for responding to our ad for dental assistant!  Our practice provides dental services for adults to help them keep their teeth for a lifetime. Our primary services are reconstruction and dental rehabilitation combining cosmetics and function.

 

    We are seeking an individual who is well-presented and has excellent communication skills. We are looking for someone who has a proven track record of being reliable, energetic, lots of common sense and enjoys making a difference in the lives of others. This person is friendly, highly organized and works well with all personality types. The person we are seeking has extensive dental experience and brings solutions to the problem. This full time position comes with a salary based on experience, paid vacation, and profit sharing. We will train you in the most effective ways to provide the services you are hired to do so that you will be well prepared for success.

 

   If you fit these criteria and would like to pursue this opportunity, I need more than your resume. To allow us to better know you, please send us a letter telling us a little about yourself. Here is the information that must be contained in your letter.  

 

1. Explain why this position appeals to you.

 

2. Explain what you feel your special qualifications are. Be specific about your talents, experience or skills and what makes you uniquely qualified for this position. In other words, tell me ‘why I should select you for an interview over all the other qualified candidates’.

 

3. Include your salary history.

 

4. Include all your contact information and when is the best time to reach you if you are selected for an interview.

 

    Please email your letter and resume to drgallien@smilechattanooga.com or fax to 892-0347. I will personally review your letter and resume and if you sound like the type of person we are looking for, I will call you for a phone interview. If you are a finalist after the phone interview, we’ll arrange an appointment for an in person interview.

 

    Well, that’s it. The next move is up to you. If you have the skills and characteristics that I’ve talked about we would love to receive a letter and resume from you. Thanks again for looking us up, and best wishes to you in your career search.

 

Sincerely,

Dr. Gallien