Archive for April 2016
Hiring an Associate Optometrist – Experience vs. Potential
When we start working with a practice, we collect a lot of information about the owner, practice, and the position. Some details are quantitative, but many crucial points are open for interpretation. Most practice owners tell us they need an experienced optometrist for their position. In most cases, that is the best option. In fact,…
Read MoreGaining a Competitive Advantage as an Employer of Choice
As the economy rebounds and more employers adapt to filling executive and management positions in the candidate-driven market, it is becoming increasingly important for companies to distinguish themselves as employers of choice, to attract top candidates. The most recent Gallup annual Work and Education poll revealed that only 47 percent of American workers are completely…
Read MoreIs Your Quest for the Perfect Candidate Hampering Your Company’s Recruitment Goals?
Until a few years ago, prospective Google employees had to endure a hiring process that could involve more than 10 interviews. The resulting length of the hiring process created a time-intensive ordeal for hiring managers, causing the company to frequently lose top talent to its competitors. Two years ago Google overhauled its process and limited…
Read MoreWhat Does Your Interviewing Process Say About Your Company?
Grabbing the attention of top candidates can be challenging for employers trying to court their first picks in the executive, managerial and professional job market. These applicants are typically interviewing with multiple companies and have additional options at their disposal. Employer branding and a streamlined recruitment process are just a few of the strategies companies…
Read MoreHiring an Associate Optometrist or Ophthalmologist Who Requires Visa Sponsorship
Long a part of medical doctor staffing, optometrists and ophthalmologists requiring visa sponsorship have come to represent a much larger segment of the available work force. Often these associate candidates bring extensive training and geographic flexibility that is not easily found in the domestic applicant pool. Also, they often offer a longer-term associate solution, as…
Read MoreDon’t Do This on Your Next Interview
Interviewing for any job requires a few steps, and most of the time the early steps in the interview process determine if you continue to move forward. While many of the optometrists and ophthalmologists we speak with understand that they need to “sell” themselves, others jump right to questions or make statements that will leave…
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