Today, representatives from the Association of Independent Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians came in to talk about independent optometry market. Former Chairman of the AIO, David Beaumont led the lecture by explaining the drastic change in the Optical market resulting in a drop in market share that independents held to 25%. He explained the advantages of the independent market and explained the business plan by which he has, and now his son-in-law and children, followed in order to create a successful practice. Overall, the talk was one of the best recieved talks of the year and was widely enjoyed by the many members who came on the night. The AIO was also generous in sponsoring the Indian Social. Further to this, David Beaumont, generously donated a sum of £100.00 to the CHECT, BOOSA's chosen charity. We thank him for his generosity and time.
This week BOOSA invited ABDO (Association of British Dispensing Opticians) president Peter Black into talk to members about the Dispensing profession and the Optical profession as a whole. Reminding members of the importance of having Dispensing Opticians in practice, Peter Black explained the role of Dispensing Opticians as well as expressed his opinion on the future of Optics in the UK. The talk was well received by members and was most helpful in helping members to further their dispensing knowledge. Today we had the world's largest privately owned optics company come in to talk to the members. The speakers, Lyndsay Shimka and Michaela Johnson, talked about Specsavers and working for Specsavers including their Pre- Registration program, Inpractice. The deadline for Specsavers application is 27th Novermeber at Midnight. You will be required to send in a CV and a Cover Letter. Send your application via their careers website.
Vision Express came in today! They talked about Vision Express and the opportunities available. Applications open on 2nd December 2013 and close on 10th January 2014 at 4pm. You can apply via the Vision Express careers website, http://www.visionexpresscareers.co.uk .
Today representatives from Boots Opticians came into to talk to BOOSA members. They talked about the advantages of working at Boots and talked about their summer work placements. Applications open November 1st 2013 and you can apply via the Boots Jobs website, http://www.boots.jobs .
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