Many people think you need to know about eye or hearing care to have a retail career at Specsavers. As Natalie Neal from Leicestershire shares, you need nothing more than excellent customer service and a willingness to learn.
Peter Taylor shares how he found a fulfilling optometry career and a strong sense of community in Elgin, thanks to its natural beauty, supportive team, and patient-focused care.
Last year, we shared Bradley Long’s inspiring journey from apprentice to dispensing optician general manager. He’s back to tell us about how- just a year later- his career in Bristol reached new heights over in Canada.
Lauren Smith thought she needed a optical degree to have a career with Specsavers. She quickly realised this isn’t the case. Ten years on, she reflects on her journey from being an apprentice to managing a store.
Karishma Patel enjoyed her summer placement in our Chatham practice so much, she completed her pre-registration there and is now working at the store full time. She shares why she stayed and how she’s helping the next generation of optometrists.
“The best thing about being newly qualified is that there are no more exams for a while! Being an optometrist is a very rewarding job.”
As OSCE results arrive, we share top tips for those joining the profession from those who have recently qualified.
It’s an exciting time to pass your final exam and become a fully qualified optometrist. Here are some top tips and advice to get you off to the best start.
Access to sight and hearing care services should be universal, but unfortunately, many face barriers because of economic, geographical, or social factors.
Great Place to Work® is the global authority on workplace culture and we’re excited to announce where we rank in the UK and Ireland.
