Kaye McIntosh – Page 2 – Careers in Eyecare

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Dispensing optician, Eye clinic liaison officer, For students, For teachers, Looking for work, Ophthalmologist, Optical assistant, Optical practice manager, Optical sales rep, Optometrist, Orthoptist, Students, Work, Work experience 30 July 202530 July 2025 Kaye McIntosh

Careers for all talents and interests

Whatever your interests, there’s a career in eyecare that’s just right for you. From optometry to optical sales, frame design to practice manager, take a look at these ideas. Patient care There are lots of careers where you can make a difference to people’s health, from saving their sight to looking after those facing life-changing conditions. Ophthalmologist Optometrist Dispensing optician Orthoptist Ophthalmic nurse People skills Do you enjoy communicating and spending time your day interacting with other people? These roles…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Education, Exams, For students, For teachers, GCSEs, Students, Study 30 July 202512 August 2025 Kaye McIntosh

Get ready for results day

You did all the work, you’ve taken a break… now results day is approaching. What are your options if things don’t go as well as you hoped after GCSEs, A Levels, BTECs, Nationals, Highers or T Levels? Key dates 5 August – SQA Highers and Nationals 14 August – A Levels 14 August – T Levels 14 August – BTEC Nationals 19 August – IGSCE (International GCSE) 21 August – BTEC First/Tech 12 August – GCSE If your results are…

Careers in eyecare, Education, For Employers, For students, For teachers, Students, Work experience 20 July 202520 July 2025 Kaye McIntosh

Healthcare employers reach out to teachers and students

Health and social care is one of the most popular career choices among Year 11 students, according to a survey from the national body for careers education in England. The NHS is the most desirable employer, coming ahead of Google, Apple and NASA, according to a questionnaire completed by 230,000 secondary students for the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC). There are over 350 career pathways available across health and social care, from dentistry to optometry, pharmacy to occupational therapy and…

Careers in eyecare, For students, Looking for work, Work 30 June 202530 June 2025 Kaye McIntosh

How to get your CV in front of a human

Many employers use software called applicant tracking systems (ATS) to sift through CVs to find candidates for interview. Your application has to successfully get through the ATS before it even reaches the recruiter or hiring manager. So how do you get your CV through to the next stage, where it’s seen by a human being? The answer is keywords. The ATS scans hundreds of CVs and ranks candidates based on keywords chosen by the employer. These are specific words or…

Careers in eyecare, Looking for work, Work, Work experience 27 June 202527 June 2025 Kaye McIntosh

How to change career

Are you stuck in a role that isn’t right for you? Do you feel unfulfilled – trapped in a career you chose years ago but is no longer satisfying? Maybe it’s time to make a move. Eyecare is a field that welcomes career changers. Skills gained in other areas are often transferable, such as customer service or communication, and the extra maturity gained by people who have plenty of experience can be a real asset to employers. The government says…

For students, Looking for work, Work 3 June 202511 June 2025 Kaye McIntosh

Make the most of careers fairs

Careers fairs are great opportunities for you to meet employers. They take place in person or online. They can also be called job fairs or recruitment events. Find out about local careers fairs through: school, college or university your local Jobcentre Plus social media posts about work in your area Preparing for a jobs fair will help you make the most of the opportunities available. Set a goal Think about a realistic target. What would you like to achieve at…

Careers in eyecare, Dispensing optician, For students, Looking for work, Ophthalmologist, Optometrist, Work 30 May 20253 June 2025 Kaye McIntosh boots, contact lenses, dispensing optician, domiciliary eyecare, eye care, eyecare, myopia, ophthalmologist, optometrist, Specsavers, vision express, Vivid Optical

Opportunities in eyecare

There’s a great future waiting for you in the growing field of optics. Almost 60% of people in the UK wear spectacles, among the highest percentages in Europe, and 9% wear contact lenses. Did you know dispensing opticians and optometrists can help to slow the progression of myopia (short sight) in children? Or help to manage conditions such as dry eye, often linked to screen use? Key roles Optometrists are health professionals who provide vision care. They are trained to…

Education, Exams, Students, Study 30 May 202530 May 2025 Kaye McIntosh Highers, Scotland, scottish qualifications

Choosing your Highers

If you’re at school in Scotland, in S3 or S4, you need to think about choosing your Highers. Most people study four or five subjects in S5 – and you can go on to take Advanced Highers in S6. You will often need at least five National 5 qualifications (Nat 5s) at grades A–C to go on to Highers but this varies depending on your school or college. You can study Highers over one or two years, and will usually…

A levels, Education, For students, Students, Study 25 May 202530 July 2025 Kaye McIntosh

How to prepare for sixth form or college

When you finally finish your GCSEs (or National 5s in Scotland) it’s time to celebrate – and enjoy a spot of relaxation. But it’s worth thinking about your next step and starting to prepare. Buy a diary Now you’re in sixth form or college you’ll have more work to do, deadlines to juggle and exam dates to remember. Get organised from day one and buy a diary to keep track of everything. Make sure you choose a school diary, otherwise…

Education, For students, Looking for work, Students, Work experience 13 May 202513 May 2025 Kaye McIntosh employers, learner, student, work experience

How to find work experience

Work experience isn't always advertised or may not be routinely available in your area of interest. To discover opportunities you'll often need to approach employers directly. Find hidden opportunities Uncovering hidden work experience opportunities isn’t easy, but perseverance pays off. First, talk to family, friends, fellow learners, teachers, tutors or anyone you know through hobbies or extracurricular activities to see if they know of anyone to approach. They might have links to a company of interest and pass on their…

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