DCT2/3 STUDY SESSION Career Options, Portfolio musts and Interview Tips (NWDCT261118A)

AvailabilityOnly 7 places available  Add to basket
SubjectInterview Skills
DescriptionThis workshop is designed to support DCTs who are considering applying for Specialty Training, providing practical insight into the recruitment process and how best to prepare for success in a competitive application. The session will also help delegates strengthen their CVs and portfolios and develop their interview technique, with skills that are transferable to applications for a range of dental roles. To get the most out of the workshop, delegates are encouraged to bring their current CV and/or portfolio for review and discussion
Additional information

This is for DCT TRAINEES ONLY NHS NW.

To get the most out of the workshop, delegates are

encouraged to bring their current CV and/or portfolio for

review and discussion

VenueNorth West Dental Training Hub, Altrincham - Greater Manchester  View details
Date & timeWednesday 18 November 2026, 14:00 to 16:30
LecturersDR Sadia Butt & Lauren Jackson  View details
Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Core Trainee Year 2/3

Development outcomeC
Course styleWorkshop
Core topic Not a core topic
Catering None
CPD hours2:30
CostNo charge
Aims
  • To help delegates prepare for the next stage of their careers with respect to applying for higher training or other posts/roles
Objectives
  • To discuss career options and opportunities
  • To optimise candidates’ CVs and portfolios
  • To describe the application and interview processes for specialty training
  • To give delegates hands on experience in specialty training applications
  • To give delegates greater insight into the range of
  • career opportunities available as a dentist
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Learning outcomes

By the end of this workshop the delegates should:

  • Have critically appraised their own CV and be able to create a CV that will aid them in obtaining future jobs applied for.
  • Have critically appraised their own portfolio of evidence and be able to create a portfolio in line with what will be expected of them during         the recruitment process.
  • Have a better understanding of the application and interview process for specialty training and feel better prepared to navigate this.
  • Have had the opportunity to practice and prepare for specialty training interviews.
  • Have greater insight into the range of career opportunities available as a dentist