New Dental Grads; don't let social media cost you a job

New Dental Grads: Don’t Let Your Social Media Cost You a Job.

If you’re applying for jobs, your future employer is definitely checking out your social media. So, if your feed is full of personal stuff, you might want to hit "private."

If you're using platforms like LinkedIn or Instagram for professional purposes, make sure they show who you actually are.

Pro Tip: If you're still a dental student, just say “dental student.” Skip the vague titles. You want your potential boss to know exactly where you’re at.

Don't oversell your skills. Experienced employers know what a dental student has and hasn't done. Stick to talking about observations and placements—not procedures you’ve barely touched.

Overselling does not impress—it does the opposite:

• Leads to awkward interviews.

• Makes you seem dishonest.

• Or worse, lands you in a role where you’re out of your depth.

Trust me: Employers want someone eager to learn, not someone who exaggerates. They’ll respect you more for being real about where you are—and they’ll help you grow from there.

So, stay ambitious. But also stay grounded. That’s how you’ll build a solid career foundation.

Spend five minutes today checking you profile.

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Have a great day