Looking for work – Careers in Eyecare

Awards, bursaries and scholarships, Careers in eyecare, For students, For teachers, Looking for work, Optical assistant, Optometrist, Work 16 September 202516 September 2025 Kaye McIntosh

Eyecare clinic ‘one of the best workplaces for women’

Eyecare clinic Newmedica Plymouth has been named one of the UK’s Best Workplaces for Women 2025. The award recognises the firm’s commitment to championing gender equality, supporting women’s career development and fostering an inclusive work environment. Shannon Page joined 18 months ago as an ophthalmic assistant before progressing to be a service engagement co-ordinator. She says: “I feel recognised, appreciated, supported and listened to on a daily basis, so I’m very pleased to hear about this award because it really…

Careers in eyecare, For students, For teachers, Looking for work, Optical assistant, Work 10 September 202510 September 2025 Kaye McIntosh

How to start your career in retail

Retail could be the perfect place to start your working life. Our top tips from the Careers in Eyecare experts can help you get the job you want. If you are passionate about people, love checking out the latest products or have a head for business, there’s a store that’ll be the perfect environment for you. But how do you make sure that you will nail that dream job? What are the key qualities that help you get ahead? The…

Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Dispensing optician, Education, For students, For teachers, Looking for work, Optical assistant, Optometrist, Work 10 September 202510 September 2025 Kaye McIntosh

Why choose a career in eyecare?

There are lots of different routes You could start working as an optical assistant and study online to learn more about eyecare and eyewear. Or become a student or apprentice dispensing optician and earn while you learn via block release or day release. You can get a diploma or a degree while being paid. You could head to university for a degree in ophthalmic dispensing or optometry, followed by clinical experience under supervision to become a registered health professional. Other…

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…

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, 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…

Careers in eyecare, Dispensing optician, For students, Looking for work, Ophthalmologist, Optical assistant, Optical sales rep, Optometrist, Orthoptist, Students, Work 26 March 202526 March 2025 Kaye McIntosh

Career choices in eyecare

There’s a great future waiting for you in eyecare, with lots of choice whatever your interests and skills. Whether you are planning to go into employment straight from school, head to university, or you are already working and looking for a new career, there are plenty of reasons to go into this field. Enjoy flexible training and careers Whether you want to train or work full or part-time, weekends or weekdays, there’s a job for you. More and more high…

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