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Rebooting Your Practice After the Virus
The coronavirus pandemic has had an enormous impact on the eye care industry. We saw one of the biggest unemployment rates of any industry with thousands of jobs lost, but now things are beginning to look up. Optometry and Ophthalmology practices are looking to develop strategies for rebooting their businesses. But how should you do…
Read MoreEmployment Summary for May 2020
Summary of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Monthly Employment Situation Report The financial market rally in recent weeks proved to be prescient as the U.S. jobless rate fell to 13.3%, and payrolls rose by 2.5 million, suggesting jobs are rapidly returning the coronavirus-hobbled economy. Employment increased by 424,000 in education and health services in May,…
Read MoreMaybe It’s Time to Go – 7 Signs to Start Job Hunting
Every job has its good days and bad, but what are the signs you need to be polishing up your CV? At ETS, we work with practices and candidates every day, and these are the things they tell us are the telltale signs that you need to be looking for. There is a noticeable change…
Read MoreJob Seekers: It’s Time to Strengthen Your Personal Brand
Eye care practices across the country are going to take some time to rebound in the wake of the COVID-19 shutdowns. This will surely delay or slow down the hiring of Associates, thus delaying your ability to get interviews or firm start dates. Nevertheless, don’t stop any of your efforts to apply and market yourself…
Read MoreAssociate Contracts: What to Look For in Your Next Contract
A manila envelope appears on your desk with your new contract. It’s all there in black and white—the terms, salary, perks, and expectations. While an employment contract can seem intimidating at first, it’s really just a road map for two parties who want to arrive at the same destination. You want to be fairly compensated…
Read MoreEmployment Summary for April 2020
Employment Summary for April 2020 Summary of the Bureau of Labor Statistics Monthly Employment Situation Report As expected, the decision to mandate the shutdown of a large segment of the U.S. economy in efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus delivered record acceleration in the rate of unemployment. Just two months ago, payrolls increased…
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