Most useful subject/s that a student would study to work for your organisation:
We need optometrists! To be come an 'eye doctor' you'll need STEM subjects - Biology/Physics/Maths/Chemistry
3 most useful skills that a student should consider for your work:
great communication, attention to detail, desire to never stop learning
3 top tips for students
1) Be curious - ask questions and keep an open mind
2) develop you communication skills - an optometrist needs to be great with their patients; tactful and able to explain things clearly
3) work hard at your sciences - optometrists need a solid scientific background
Top ideas for students - Work Experience
If you're interested in Optometry, the best thing you can do is get some work experience in the optics world - ask at your local Specsavers! Work with people as much as possible.
Top reading / research /websites to start students on their journey*
1) https://www.college-optometrists.org/qualifying/a-career-in-optometry/what-is-an-optometrist (College of Optometrists website)
2) https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/how-to-become-an-optometrist (Indeed - how to become an optometrists)
3) https://join.specsavers.com/uk/specsavers-bright-stars-scholarship/ (Specsavers Bright Stars Scholarship)
Content for the Futures Fair website
insta @specsavers @brightfutures_specsavers (optometry careers!) tiktok @nextgenclinical
