Career development
Insight into the career options that are available within optics from those who have been there and done it
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Co-owner of Timlins Opticians, Ian Peaceful, discusses the importance of letting your personality shine through
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Optometrist and life and business coach, Pinky Ghadiali, shares advice on coping with work-related stress
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Owner of Heals Opticians, Nikky Ridley, on the benefits of an informal interview approach and how it helps her find the right candidates
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Optometrist and practice owner of Corsham Opticians, Cilla Hubbard, on what she looks for in potential colleagues and the importance of making eye contact and smiling during the interview
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Garry Kousoulou tells OT that “the future of recruitment is based around social media and happiness"
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A report has found that 68.7% of optometrist postings stay vacant for at least 60 days
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Executive director at Community Care Opticians, Michelle Peel, on the importance of personalising a cover letter to the role you are applying for and answering the key question of why
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Optometrist and practice owner, Clare Downes, on how a cover letter is key and what your hobbies say about you
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Specialist optometrist, Amy Unwin, on how a pair of Harry Potter frames helped change her perception of glasses and set her on the magical path to optometry and beyond
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Optometrist and company director, Bethan Roderick, on how preparation is key ahead of an interview