Career development

Optometrist and co-owner of Allister and Simpson Opticians, Mark Simpson, discusses his journey through optometry and becoming a confident and effective manager and practice owner

OT  speaks to Victoria Unsworth chair of the pan-sector trailblazer group that has been established to lead on the development of a degree apprenticeship for optometrists

Pre-reg optometrist at Ashton Opticians in High Wycombe, Samrina Awan, shares her experiences of the first few months of her pre-reg year in independent practice

Pre-reg optometrist at Specsavers in Cribbs Causeway, Bristol, Daniel Chung (pictured), shares his experiences during his first three weeks in practice

A pan-sector Trailblazer Group has submitted an application and is now working on the development of an occupational standard

OT  speaks to optometrists about lifelong learning and the benefits it brings them

Dispensing optician and managing director of Observatory the Opticians, Jonathan Foreman, on a structured recruitment process and the importance of a trial day for both parties

Optometrist director Sophie Slater on a well-crafted CV, preparing questions about the role and knowing your weaknesses

Optometrist, Diba Choudhury, shares her experiences of living in New York while studying a Masters in Entrepreneurial Management and Business and working at the Wall Street Journal

Director at Pirrie Optometrists, David Guttridge-Smith, discusses the benefits of a structured interview process and the advantages of asking for clarity if you do not understand a question