Corporate OD
10 Obsessions to Becoming a Successful OD.
Becoming a successful OD is not as easy as you would think. It takes quite a dedicated person to reach that milestone. A lot of people may even give up along the way or become tired of their businesses. But you have to know that it isn’t just luck that gets you the golden ticket.…
Read MoreThe Polycarbonate Ceiling – Women and the Optical industry
We often hear “the future is female” when people speak about the eye care industry. For the past decade at least 70% of optometry students are women. Eventually they will be the majority of practicing ODs. Women comprise 74% of working opticians. If you look at the makeup of most optical staffs both in corporate…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Optometry Contracts
Employment contracts hold significant importance regardless of the industry you’re working in. They outline details about the position you’re interviewing for. Because you’re going to be signing this important document, you must understand its ins and outs. You should clarify anything that is ambiguous or requires further explanation to the employer. This is pivotal because contracts are binding;…
Read MoreNo Mentor, No Problem!: How to Become Self-Made in Eye Care.
You don’t need to have a family member that was or is in the eye care industry or an extensive network, income or mentor to become a self-made optometrist. A self made OD didn’t have success given to them, they went out and got it! All you need to learn is how to invest money…
Read MoreNegotiating Your Salary as a New Optometry Grad
Job interviews often entail negotiations between the employer and prospective employee. It is understandable if you are a fresh graduate and feel uncomfortable talking about the salary. It is important to understand the job market before going for your first interview. Here are 5 tips to effectively negotiate your salary as a new graduate. 1. …
Read More5 Ways to Bring Out the Best in Your Office Manager
Maintaining a successful optometry practice is just as challenging as building one from the ground up. A capable office manager could prove to be a big help, but only if they’re properly managed. If your optometry practice is riddled with administrative hiccups and daily issues adversely affecting productivity, it’s a sign that you need to work on your…
Read MoreOptometry Practice Compensation: How to Do It Right
Managing optometry practice compensation can be quite a daunting task. It involves a careful review and thorough analysis of finances, market salary, individual employee performance, overall business costs, and more. As is with most businesses, compensation is one of the major expenses of all optometry practices. Unfortunately, many optometrists have a hard time managing their…
Read MoreTips for Succeeding as a Woman in a Male-Dominated World
Succeeding as a woman in a male-dominated world has always been a challenge, but it would be fair to say that women have made significant progress from where they started 30 years ago. From being seen as an anomaly in the American corporate world to making over 57.4% of the workforce today – women have…
Read MoreWhat to Know Before You Refer Someone for a Job
What to Know Before You Refer Someone for a Job If you are an employer or have landed a good job in a great organization, rest assured that you will be getting quite a few requests for job referrals. It can be anyone from among your friends and family to an employee who recently left…
Read MoreTop 5 Secrets to Writing A Powerful Job Post
Top 5 Secrets to Writing a Powerful Job Post If you are tired of inviting the wrong traffic (unqualified or non-relevant candidates) or are upset about receiving no traffic at all on your recent job posting, chances are your job post is not well written to attract the right attention. While following a set job…
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