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Think Before You Ink: Tattoo Tips for Young Professionals
There was a time when the rights to tattooed skin were reserved for traveling sailors and outlaw bikers. But the world has changed. Walk into any place of business today, and chances are, you’ll see somebody who is something less than rebellious sporting some kind of tattoo. While tattoos have become more acceptable in today’s…
Read MoreThe Crippling Cost of a Bad Hire
Everybody makes mistakes, but hiring the wrong associate for your Optometry or Ophthalmology practice can have lasting negative effects for years on end. Here are just a few ways a bad hire can impact your bottom line. Company morale: An employee who doesn’t fit in can lower the morale and productivity of your entire practice,…
Read MoreHow to Avoid Hiring Mistakes When Rushing to Fill an Opening
When the pressure is on, it’s tempting to hire out of desperation… Scheduling is having to push appointments back months longer than usual. Associates who are trying to take up the slack are exhausted. Paperwork has become your weekend hobby. You’re referring work you would normally do to other practices. And when a long-time patient…
Read MoreOptometry Residents: 6 Tips for Planning Your Job Search
Remember: your career search started years ago. Whether you realize it or not, your career search started when you decided to become an Optometrist. That decision set in motion a chain of events that will eventually influence where you live, how much you will make, and how you will make your mark on the…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Website an Ally in Finding Your Next Associate
Your first exposure to a potential new associate is almost certainly not going to be a phone call or a handshake. The nature of the market today is that people want to look at you without you knowing. Logically, this will lead them to your website. Unless you are a large, multi-location practice, it probably…
Read MoreCreating a Powerful LinkedIn Profile
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. These days, your first contact with a potential employer usually isn’t a phone call or a handshake. To land a job, your online presence is increasingly as important as your resume. LinkedIn is an important way potential employers are likely to get an early…
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