Career development
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OT heard from a number of students about the work experiences they have secured despite the pressures of the pandemic, as well as their views on the future
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OT asked employers, careers advisors, AOP experts, and students for their advice on what makes the ideal pre-reg applicant, tips for interviewing, and how to stave off stress when applying
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One year after the first report investigating the impact of the pandemic on optometry students and pre-regs, OT looks back at how students have adapted to the challenges, and how employers are supporting the next generation of the profession
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Pre-reg optometrist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, Thaksha Sritharan, on organising her competencies six months in
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Amna Wajid, pre-reg dispensing optician and student optometrist, on her interest in research and turning her thesis into an article
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Caroline Mansfield, pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers Haverfordwest, on finding support and encouragement during a busy year
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Three early career optometrists tell OT how their experiences of domiciliary care have outshone industry perception
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Chris Gould, director of Home Vision Care Ltd, on finding his vocation in domiciliary after decades in the industry
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Holly Leitch, pre-registration optometrist at Urquhart Opticians in Kilmarnock, on finding her voice in her first few months
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Thaksha Sritharan, pre-registration optometrist at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital, reflects on securing a placement during the pandemic