How to prepare for your apprenticeship
An apprenticeship could be your first taste of life in the workplace – here are some hints and tips to help you succeed in the work environment.
Age no barrier to Spec-tac-ular apprentice success
‘It’s never too late to change your life’, says Sharon Saving from Bodmin who’s embraced the world of apprenticeships age 47.
Specsavers Ireland help over 1000 patients for this years charity mission
Specsavers Ireland are supporting the Hope Foundation for this years charity mission in Kolkata, India.
An in-store trainer with her sights set on progression
It was important that Emma found a Specsavers store where she could set out on a long-term career. Emma has her sights set on developing in her optical career and is currently in training to become a Dispensing Optician.
From in-store ‘Meet and Greeter’ to qualified Audiologist in just six years
Bethany started her career at Specsavers as an in-store ‘Meet and Greeter’ however quickly decided that she wanted to train to be an Audiologist. Read her full career journey here.
A day in the life of a contact lens optician
We asked contact lens optician Maddy McDonald to describe a typical day in the busy contact lens clinic in Camberley, Surrey.
Make contact – Moving forward to become a contact lens optician
Zara Ghafoor, 22, relocated to further her career as a contact lens optician. Here she tells us why she chose to move from dispensing to contact lenses, and from North East England to the Midlands.
Optical Assistants: Customer focus in a frontline role
At Specsavers, the focus is on providing customers with the best level of service in a welcoming and up-to-date store environment.
Optical Assistants: Become part of the team
As a key member of our store retail teams, our Optical Assistants work as part of a close-knit group of individuals on a bustling shop floor.
Working as a Retail Partner at the age of 26 – Jamie’s story
At 18 he was a TV Presenter for Scottish Television, now he’s running his own Specsaverss store as a Retail Partner. Read Jamie’s career journey here.