Career development

Recruitment manager at The Outside Clinic, James Gilbert, on the benefits of a short, concise CV and how the interview is about the candidate making sure that the role is right for them

AOP Councillor, Bhavik Parmar, on his experiences working as a specialist refractive optometrist

Co-founder of Specsavers, Doug Perkins, provides insight into the changing face of the profession 50 years after he qualified as an optometrist

Clinical services director at Optical Express, Stephen Hannan, on what the multiple looks for in an employee 

OT  learns about a company-wide Specsavers initiative established in order to help practice directors to thrive in their business

Practice manager of Lincoln-based Martin Smith Opticians, Sue Edwards, on reading every covering letter and CV that passes her desk and the importance of a smile

Co-founder and designer of MonkeyGlasses, Mai-Britt Seaton, on how fashion and finding a husband led to the establishment of a sustainable eyewear company

Senior optometrist, owner and chairman of BBR Optometry, Nick Rumney, on what his Hereford-based independent looks for in new employees

Optometrist and owner of Aaron Optometrists, Peter Frampton, on what the independent looks for in an employee as it begins its search for a new optometrist

OT  speaks to clinical services director at Optical Express, Stephen Hannan, about the multiple’s drive to create an IP-qualified workforce within its practices