Career Center
ODs Share the 4 Self-Care Habits that Help Them Prevent Burnout
Taking time to take care of and focus on yourself is an important step in preventing burnout. AOAExcel talked with 8 doctors of optometry to discuss how they practice self-care.
Easy Fixes for your Optometric Resume
AOAExcel talks with recruiter Chelsea Page to find easy ways to improve your resume and cover letter to get the position you want.
ODs Share 3 Keys to Reducing Stress and Preventing Burnout in the Practice
Reducing stress is crucial for facilitating a healthy workplace culture and providing excellent care. AOAExcel talked with five doctors of optometry from a variety of backgrounds and career stages to discuss the importance of mental health and to learn some best practices for reducing stress in the optometric practice.
How to discuss work-life balance with your employer
Having the right work-life balance can be important to you as you seek a new position. AOAExcel spoke to an experienced OD on the best way to approach the topic.
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.
How to Start Networking Today: 4 ODs Discuss Building Professional Connections
Networking is an important part of professional development, but getting started can be tough—we asked 4 ODs for advice on building connections.
How to Follow Up After an Interview Without Bugging the Hiring Manager
You wrote the perfect application and aced the interview. But there’s one more opportunity to make a good impression—the follow-up.
4 things you can do within the AOAExcel Career Center as a 4th-year OD student
As an optometry student in your fourth year, you have your eyes set on exams, research, and rotations. But it’s never too early (or too late!) to start planning the next step in your career.
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.
Employers' biggest pet peeves with optometric resumes
Make your first initial impression count with these dos and don'ts on your optometric resume.