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Day in the life … Clinical Research Optometrist Paulina
Describe your typical day As a newly graduated Optical and Imaging Technologies Masters student, with my first degree in Optics and Optometry, I’m involved in the clinical evaluations of the patients. I take measurements for each wearer trial and take part in quality controls during the lens manufacturing process. What do you start with every day? I start by going over the trials protocol for the patients scheduled for that day. In this way I make sure each appointment gets…
WCSM to support Careers in Eyecare campaign
The Worshipful Company of Spectacle Makers (WCSM) has committed to support Careers in Eyecare, the award-winning campaign from the Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO). Chair of the WCSM Membership Committee Fiona Anderson says, “The WCSM wants to inspire future generations committed to visionary eye care, building upon a rich heritage of almost 400 years so it makes perfect sense for the WCSM to support the Careers in Eyecare campaign.” Young people, parents and carers, employers and careers teachers will…
Five ways to support National Careers Week
Monday sees the start of National Careers Week 2022 and it is the perfect time to promote the role of the dispensing optician and showcase other careers in eyecare. Here are five ways you can support careers week: Use your social media channels to highlight the role you have in eyecare. Tell your career story and share why other should consider a career in eyecare.If you have social media channels for your optical practice then you could share a post…
12 dos and don’ts of job applications
Writing a job application can seem like a big task, Here are some tips from ABDO to help you succeed. The same application won’t work for all jobs: tailor your application to the companyand role. Don’t just copy and paste: insteadResearch the role that you are applying for and find out about the key duties and responsibilitiesRead and understand the job description.Investigate the company that you are applying to, their background and their values.Do apply for roles where you meet the…
A day in the life … frame rep Liz
Liz Shepherd is a frame rep for STEPPER EYEWEAR. Read on to discover what a day at work is like and whether this is a career that would suit you. My typical day ? No day is ever the same as a rep. My area covers the whole of the Midlands and I am never in the same place two days running. One day I could be at an appointment selecting frames and another conducting a training session. As my…