Visionworks

Optician

November 2018 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

I really enjoy the patient time I get at my job. Im learning a lot about patient care and service simultaneously. I’ve been working here for two years now on going. I think it’s because we also get a wide range of groups of people. We are located where students live, the elderly live, business women and men, etcetera.

What I wish was different

I wish I would have had more resources guiding me through the application process. Thankfully, all I needed was to show up to my interview but if I needed to get a license or such I would have like some guidance.

Advice

I think one shouldn’t doubt their abilities of working in a fast environment such as retail optometry. Take it step by step and make sure to communicate with as many people as possible!

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Salesman

November 2018 - August 2019 • Milwaukee, WI

What I liked

I liked how fast paced a sales job can be and being a doctors assistant was empowering.

What I wish was different

Visionworks is just a corporate America job focused on taking everybody's money. They dont care about employees or customers. They just want your money.

Advice

Be ready to sell your soul when taking a Salemans job, especially at visionworks.

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Retail Supervisor

June 2018 • Bolingbrook, IL

What I liked

Working here means learning something new every day as well gaining experience in several skills such as management, problem solving, critical thinking and day to day business operations.

What I wish was different

Advice

There’s a lot of concepts to learn entering the eyewear industry

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Optical assistant

July 2019 • Cheektowaga, NY

What I liked

They have somewhat flexible hours and you don’t have to work sundays

What I wish was different

Higher pay because you have to do a lot more work than you think.

Advice

The optical field is commercialized and soon going to be automated or all online so it’s not a filed to get into unless you plan on doing ophthalmology

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third key sales

May 2019 • Eau Claire, WI

What I liked

I loved getting the chance to work in an Optometry setting and have connections with patients and the doctor. As a pre-optometry student, this is invaluable experience and exposure to the field of Optometry that I will carry with me into graduate school.

What I wish was different

Nothing

Advice

Come in with an open mind and spend time memorizing all the necessary info in training as it eases customer/patient interaction greatly. There is new things to learn all the time, so it is important to stay on top of everything.

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Optician

February 2019 • San Antonio, TX

What I liked

The relationship you build with customers is very personal and enjoyable. My coworkers are supportive and understanding. The company is doing it's best to forward itself and grow, while still valuing their employees.