Careers Expo 2022
The purpose of this popular annual event is to actively support our student members in their final year of study, to successfully launch their optometry careers.
Students will receive advice and information on making decisions about employment opportunities and understanding what to look for in employment contracts.
A panel of early career optometrists who have recently made the transition to practice will talk about their experiences moving from study to work. Students will have the chance to ask questions and find out what the experience was really like.
At the conclusion to the event, student members will be able to view videos from prospective employers who will provide information about the employment opportunities and contact details for further discussion.
Session Times
| 6.00pm – 6.05pm Welcome and overview |
Lyn Hsieh, Optometry Victoria South Australia (OV/SA) |
| 6.05pm– 6.25pm What I learnt in the first five years |
Dr Natalie Kostowski, Croucher Rateau Chew Optometrists |
| 6.25pm – 6.45pm Benefits of OV/SA membership |
Grace Hand, Early Career Optometry Victoria South Australia (ECOV/SA) Committee member |
| 6.45pm – 7.05pm Employment contracts and considerations |
Lyn Hsieh, OV/SA |
| 7.05pm – 7.45pm Experiences of making the transition from student to practitionerThe purpose of the ECO panel session is to provide the students with insights into the experience of making the transition from study to practice. Panellists will be invited to share a brief overview of where they studied, when they graduated and where they’re working now. |
Panel:
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| 7.45pm – 7.55pm Employer videos and how to access them |
Lyn Hsieh, OV/SA |
| 7.55pm – 8.00pm Close and Evaluation |
Lyn Hsieh, OV/SA |