Starting the job hunt. It's a slow process in the Optometry world. Optometrists in private practice rarely post job opportunities, which makes the jobs very hard to find when they are essentially a secret. We ARE returning to Kansas (or KC, MO)....that is a FACT. I have sent my "resume" (we actually use a CV, curriculum vitaes) to the local spectacle lab and a few contact lens representatives in the area. We are told these are some of the best people to talk to because they are constantly in contact with offices in their respective areas so they will know the first ones that will be looking to hire. I have also emailed all the Optometrists that I have met over the years back in KS letting them know what my plans are and asked if they know of anyone looking. Now I am at a bit of a lull, hoping to hear something...sooner than later. I have yet to hear of one private practice even looking to hire.
Next step, just start sending resumes to practices in the areas I am looking to go to hoping to catch someones attention. Also, I am going to a big regional conference in KC over Valentine's Day weekend where both the sales reps and numerous doctors will be. Hopefully, some networking will take place and I get a lead. Until then.....I wait.
It is ALL about connections.
HELP!! Next time you see your doctor ask if they are looking to hire, you never know, you might be the one to help me find my dream job!!
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