An experienced ophthalmic technician or a skilled optometrist applies for your open position. The initial phone screen goes beautifully. Your team is excited, the candidate is enthusiastic and everyone agrees they would be an incredible addition to the clinic. But then the scheduling conflicts begin. A week passes before
You write a detailed job description, set a competitive salary range and pay hundreds of dollars to post it on a major job board. You wait for the resumes to start rolling in. Days turn into weeks, but your inbox remains empty. When you search for your own listing on the
When you are a skilled eyecare professional with a stable position, the thought of looking for a new job brings a unique set of anxieties. You want to grow, earn a highly competitive salary and find a better work environment. Yet, the risk of your current employer
Hiring the wrong person is one of the most expensive mistakes an eyecare practice can make. Between the cost of recruitment, the time spent on training and the potential damage to patient relationships, a "bad hire" can set a practice back months in both revenue
In the world of eyecare hiring, we often lead with clinical skills. Can the technician perform a quality OCT? Does the optician understand the latest digital progressive lens designs? While these technical benchmarks are essential, they are only half of the equation. The most frequent reason for turnover in a
There comes a moment in every long-term career when the initial climb begins to level off. For the seasoned eyecare professional, this often happens after a decade or more of clinical or operational excellence. You’ve mastered the technical aspects of your role, you’ve built a solid reputation, and you’ve seen almost every patient scenario imaginable. But lately, the