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Six Interview Tips You Need to Know

You’re sooooo close. You’ve got your cap and gown, maybe you’ve even already graduated (#Nailedit)! The next step is to start your career and to do that, you have to totally kill it at your interview. Even if you’ve been on job interviews before, you’ll want to check out our tips to make sure you […]

Everything You Need to Know About a Dental Assisting Externship

The real world can be the best classroom. That’s why finding an externship is a critical part of your education. Carrington College has strong relationships with dental facilities across the western United States. Our Career Services Team works with students to help find that perfect fit. An externship is a temporary job that allows you […]

4 Dental Jobs You Need to Know About in 2016

Guess what everybody has at some point in their lives – teeth! We all need them cleaned and checked to make sure they’re in tip top shape. If you’ve seen someone who isn’t a big fan of oral hygiene…you know that’s not the way to go. Fortunately, most people get that brushing is important. Did […]

How to Create a LinkedIn Profile: Q&A with Career Expert Donna Svei

LinkedIn Network

This month we spoke with Donna Svei, a career search expert who specializes in helping job seekers improve their resumes and LinkedIn profiles and started the blog the AvidCareerist. We all know how fun social media can be but it’s not just a way to share cute photos of baby sloths or tweet your #AwkwardBreakup […]

7 Fastest Growing Jobs in Health Care

There’s no question that the health care industry is booming. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. is on track to add 5.6 million health care jobs between 2010 and 2020 – that’s the largest projected increase of any industry. What may surprise you, however, is that some careers in health care are […]

How to improve your LinkedIn network

LinkedIn Network

No matter what career path you have chosen, whether it’s becoming a certified dental assistant or a veterinary technician, networking will be an essential component of finding your first job and furthering your career. In today’s world, a large part of establishing your professional network happens online via websites like LinkedIn. While you certainly don’t […]

Control your body language when talking to patients

Whether you are well into your nursing career or are just beginning a job in medical assisting, it’s important to constantly be aware of your body language when interacting with patients. While what you say is certainly important, sometimes how you say it can be just as crucial when you are trying to display empathy […]

How to write a professional email

Professional Student

Whether you are pursuing a nursing career or work in a veterinary office, it’s imperative that you know how to write a professional email. This is a skill that will not only help you during your job search, but will also make sure that you present yourself in a manner that demonstrates your competence and reliability. […]

Top tips for scoring a job as a vet tech

Have you been thinking about pursuing a career in veterinary technology? If you are already enrolled in a veterinary technician program, then you are well on your way. Vet techs have the opportunity to work directly with animals and assist veterinarians in their duties.1 Before you begin applying for jobs, use these tips to boost […]

Shark Week Stances

Student Roxanne Wonderwoman Pose

Sunday, August 12th, marked the final day of a week-long event that people around the world look forward to every year – in fact, it even has a countdown website! Along with our nation’s Independence Day, Father’s Day, and Flag Day, Shark Week has become a staple of the summer season. First broadcast on July […]