Career development

Co-owner of Timlins Opticians, Ian Peaceful, discusses the importance of letting your personality shine through

Owner of Heals Opticians, Nikky Ridley, on the benefits of an informal interview approach and how it helps her find the right candidates

Optometrist Roshni Kanabar has joined the AOP’s clinical and regulatory team as interim clinical adviser. She shares insight into her career journey with OT 

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

Optometrist, Mariam Bhojani, on how learning to use and interpret OCT has given her increased confidence in the testing room

Optometrist and practice owner, Clare Downes, on how a cover letter is key and what your hobbies say about you

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

Optometrist and company director, Bethan Roderick, on how preparation is key ahead of an interview

Practice owner and principal dispensing optician, John Fried, discusses what he is looking for in an optometrist as he seeks to fill a full-time vacancy

Olympia Haralambous reflects on her first month as a hospital pre-reg optometrist