1. Employment Profile: What exactly does a n optometrist do? |
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 What field is your job in?
optometry
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What is your job title?
optometrist
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Please provide a brief description of the firm or organization that you currently work for
(size and general description of what type of organization it is)
self contracted
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How long have you been employed in this position?
2 yrs
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How many hours do you work a week on average?
45
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Please provide a BRIEF description of your duties and responsibilities. (job description)
address the eye care needs of individuals through comprehensive eye examinations; conduct contact lenses consultations/fittings
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What was your gross income last year? Please include any bonuses or incentives received.
99,000
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What is your expected gross income for this year? Please include any bonuses or incentives you expect to receive.
100
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Please
list any benefits you have (Please include number of weeks vacation,
sick leave and type of health insurance, retirement plan 401k)
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Do you feel you are under/well/over compensated at your current position?
well
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2. Work environment! |
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Does
your job entail you working with others on a daily basis? Is this
something you like/dislike about your job? Explain
I work with patients in my office, and I also work with my staff in the main lobby area. This is the best part of my job! You meet all kinds of people.
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Do you work collaboratively with supervisors/managers?
No
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Do you work collaboratively with your co-workers?
No
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Describe
your work location (e.g., office, home, theatre, in the field) and what
you like/dislike about working in it
I work in an office, so I have my privacy. I can set up the room any way I prefer. I do not like the fact that there are no windows to our office.
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Please rank in order of importance from 1-8 (1- most important 8- least important) Assign each number once.
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3 Income
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5 Work Environment - co-workers
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8 Work Environment - supervisors
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7 Benefits
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6 Hours
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4 Level of responsibility
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1 The actual "work" you do at your job
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2 Job Title
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3. How should someone new to the workforce get a J-O-B like yours? |
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If someone wanted to go about getting a job similar to yours, what would you recommend for him or her to do?
Need to complete an undergraduate degree, then complete a doctorate. Study/prepare for the entrance/exit exams.
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What
skills do you think a person should have if they want to pursue a
position like yours? Please be specific and explain why (e.g., social
skills, organization skills, technical skills)
Social skills - must be able to get along with people of all ages (infants, toddlers .. all the way up to seniors). Technical skills - must be comfortable running certain machines and collecting accurate information. Organization - must organize patient files, collect/submit patient insurance, stock inventory.
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Do you feel that you need a certain level of education or training to be successful in your job?
yes
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What advice would you give to someone who was about to start work in your position/ line of work?
You learn through experience
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