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Find your next career move. Search open doctor of optometry positions screened and reviewed by career specialists.

CLASS OF 2023: CLAIM YOUR FREE SOCKS!

AOAExcel and the AOSA would like to extend our congratulations on your upcoming graduation from optometry school. We want to send you off in style with a pair of these exclusive Class of 2023 socks!

HOW TO CLAIM YOUR CLASS OF 2023 SOCKS:

  1. Create a Career Center account. Use your AOA.org username (AOA Member Number) and password. Already have an account? Skip to the next step.
  2. Once you log in you will be directed to your Dashboard. Click you Your Profile > Edit Profile and mark the box that states “Public” on the last page.
  3. Upload your resume.
  4. Fill out this form to let us know where to send them!

If you need assistance in creating a Career Center account, including access to your AOA member number, please email AOAExcel – we’ll be happy to help.

Hurry, quantities are limited, and giveaway ends May 31, 2023. Socks can only be mailed to the United States and Puerto Rico.

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Don't waste your time on generic job boards. The AOAExcel Career Center is the only career center associated with the AOA, giving you the confidence that your resume will be seen by hiring managers and recruiters looking for a doctor of optometry like you. 

Getting started is as easy as creating an account, completing your profile and uploading your resume. Be ready to be found by your dream employer in a matter of minutes—all at no cost to you. You can even search open positions—no account required. Make sure you set up real-time job alerts to deliver career center posts directly to your inbox as they are posted.

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Stay on top of the best positions available by customizing real-time job alerts. Submit a search and click the “Create a Job Alert” button to get started and have open positions delivered straight to your inbox. You can customize your job alerts to cater to your preferred location, experience level, school affiliation and more.

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Search job positions spanning the country, providing you with the opportunity for a wide variety of options in all modalities and locations. Use the AOAExcel Career Center to search for a position in your preferred location with the peace of mind that you'll be applying to quality employers. Start your career search with the only career center associated with the AOA.

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