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AOAExcel Resource Updates - Career Center

Visit the AOAExcel Resource Updates page for additional Career Center resources and columns.

	Five questions interviewees should be asking during their optometric job interviews Whether you are an experienced doctor of optometry or a recent graduate applying for your first position, settle your nerves by asking the right questions.
	Starting the Career Search: Tips for Young ODs A young doctor of optometry starting a career search can be aided greatly with timely advice from an OD who has been there before.
	Fixed Salary vs. Production-Based Salary - an Introduction to Compensation Structures Arm yourself with the knowledge needed in order to negotiate your salary and pay structure as a doctor of optometry.
	Independent Contractors: Get to Know Your Tax Obligations Understanding your tax obligations as an optometric contractor doesn't have to be a guessing game.
	Employers' biggest pet peeves with optometric resumes Make your first initial impression count with these dos and don'ts on your optometric resume.

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