Career Center
Standing Out as a Young OD: Tips for Landing Your Dream Job in Optometry
Looking for a new role as a doctor of optometry can feel daunting when you don't have a long work history in the field. AOAExcel spoke with industry professionals to provide tips to help you stand out in your job search at the beginning of your career.
5 Compelling Reasons to Choose the AOAExcel Career Center When Hiring an OD for Your Practice
Hiring a new OD for your practice doesn't need to be difficult. The AOAExcel Career Center is tailored to OD placement and has unique features to help you find the right fit.
4 Convincing Reasons Practice Owners Should Expand Their Hiring Search Nationwide
Limiting your hiring search to your local area can hinder your chances of finding the right fit. Here are four reasons to expand your search nationwide.
Ask These Questions to Stand Out in Your Next OD Job Interview
Asking the right questions during your OD job interview can help you stand out from the crowd and determine if the position is a good fit.
Top Three Reasons Targeting the Elusive “Passive Seeker” Should Be Part of Your Hiring Strategy
When hiring a new OD, targeting passive job seekers can increase your chances of finding the right fit for your practice. The AOAExcel Career Center offers resources and expert guidance to help you effectively engage passive seekers and maximize your hiring strategy.
Essential Lessons from Optometry Mentors Not Covered in Optometry School
Optometry is a collaborative industry, and with that in mind, AOAExcel asked experienced doctors of optometry to share stories about the mentors who have influenced them throughout their careers and explain why mentorship is so valuable.
Don't Forget to Showcase Your Practice Within a Job Listing!
There is one key element that is often overlooked when creating the job listing: showcasing your practice. Describing your practice itself is a terrific selling point that will attract potential candidates.
What the 10 Most Popular Job Listings Have in Common
To help give you an idea of what to include in your listing, AOAExcel researched the most viewed Career Center positions and noted what they all have in common.
3 Tips for Writing a Better Career Center Post
One way to ensure the right applicants will notice your opening is to write an effective job description. AOAExcel provides three tips ODs and hiring managers can follow to improve their listing.
How to Find a Mentor in Optometry
AOAExcel asked experienced doctors of optometry for advice on how to find a mentor and how to make the most of mentorship.