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📄 Temp-to-Permanent Hiring Guide

A Smarter Way to Hire with Working Interviews

Written by Cloud Dentistry
Updated today

🎯 Overview

The Temp-to-Perm (Working Interview) method allows your office to evaluate candidates by booking them to work a shift before making a permanent hiring decision.

Instead of relying only on resumes or interviews, you can see real performance, personality, and team fit firsthand - while keeping your schedule productive.

🔁 How It Works

1. Find Candidates

Browse or message qualified professionals based on your needs.


2. Book Them for a Temp Shift (Key Step)

Schedule a working interview by booking the candidate for a shift

  • Recommended: 4+ hours or a full day

  • This is where most successful hires happen


3. Evaluate in Real Time

Observe how they perform in your actual office environment:

  • Clinical skills

  • Communication with patients

  • Team collaboration

  • Overall attitude and professionalism


4. Make Your Decision

✅ Offer a permanent role if it’s a great fit

🔁 Or continue booking other candidates until you find the right one

💡 Why This Method Works

  • “Try before you hire” approach

  • Eliminates guesswork from resumes

  • Keeps production running

  • Faster, lower-risk hiring process

Pro Tip

⚡The more candidates you book, the faster you’ll find the right long-term fit.

⚡You can also post a job while booking shifts to build a strong candidate pipeline.


🏁 Simple Formula for Success

Find → Book → Evaluate → Hire

Want help getting started?

Book your first working interview and start evaluating candidates in real time.

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