Would I be a good secretary? What do I tell the employer about how I'd be good for the company?

A local dentist needs a secretary (the son of my old dentist). It says to call his cell for more info and that minimal computer skills are required.





Do I tell him I'm moving after I graduate in a few years from grad school? Or not mention it or school in fear he might want someone long term? Should I mention I can help him in marketing his new business?





I like office jobs, working with computers and talking on the phone. It seems this would be ideal for me.

Would I be a good secretary? What do I tell the employer about how I'd be good for the company?
Start off with that last line, "I like office jobs, working with computers, and talking on the phone". If he can find someone who actually LIKES to do it, that's a great start. Then you can mention how you might be able to help with marketing, because a small business like that might benefit from that.





As far as moving in a few years, well I'm sure he'd appreciate knowing that at some point...perhaps during the interview, but a few years is probably almost considered "long-term" today anyway, so I wouldn't make too big a deal out of it. Anyway, nobody ever knows what the future holds. But I wouldn't get into this discussion on the phone. At least wait until you've got the interview, and if it comes up in conversation then, you don't want to lie to him, but again, don't make a big deal out of it. I'd mention grad school, and that you have at least a few years left, and then say that you don't know what the future will hold after that, which kinda covers you. I'm sure he'll realize that you would probably be moving on after that, but you don't have to say it like you're absolutely leaving on such-and-such a date.
Reply:Be completely honest with him. It will save you grief in the long run.





If you are a good fit for one another, professionally, you will have a very good chance of getting the job.





Good luck!
Reply:While Honesty is good I would recommend that you not lead off your cover letter / initial contact with 'I'm gonna be leaving in a few years'. Start off with all of your positives and why you would be PERFECT for this particular job, and the added benefit you could bring his practice with marketing advice, if he so needed (or wanted) it.





I assume that your current studies are listed on your resume with your 'Expected Graduation' date clearly noted. If he inquires about your future plans, be honest. If not, my advice would be to not worry about it. Unless your Masters degree is in 'Dental Office Assistant/Receptionist' he will probably understand that the job will be a stepping stone for you more then anything else.
Reply:do not.....i repeat do not mention anything about moving in a few years. a few years is long enough for you to work for him and be a valued employee. when its time for you to move, give him 2 weeks notice. or if you really want to be nice, give 3-4 weeks notice. but do not mention anything about moving now. why should he know this? it is none of his business. you are going to be working for him for a few years. that is good enough. no need to tell him about long term future plans. and dont get all into telling him you can help him market his business. just go for the job you are going for and thats it.
Reply:A dentist office is a small work environment so I would be honest, if the dentist doesn't want to hire you because of your situation fine keep looking for something else. My experience working in a small medical office is that you form good relationships with some of the coworkers so you want to be honest.