You know the negative reputation cubicles have – dull, dreary, gray. How can you possibly be expected to sit in one every day and be your naturally productive, enthusiastic, and upbeat self? The answer lies in decorating your cubicle so it sparks creativity and feels welcoming. While this might seem impossible given the bland canvas you have to work with, take heart because it’s totally doable!&nbsp;

How To Decorate a Cubicle for Inspiration & Productivity

Transform your cubicle into a space that reflects your style, mood, and productivity with these tips on how to decorate a cubicle. Prioritize functionality, select minimal decorations, and add personal touches like plants, coffee mugs, and artwork to make your workspace feel like home.

At any stage in your professional journey, you may come across an employer or a recruiter who asks to verify your educational credentials. This shouldn’t come as a surprise as 30% of candidates admitted to lying on their resumes, yet 79% of them never get caught. In fact, 85% of employers in the US who conduct background checks find that candidates have lied on their resumes or job applications.&nbsp;

How do Employers Verify Education?

Learn how employers verify education, including what they look for and the methods they use. Protect yourself from the consequences of lying on your resume by being honest and transparent about your qualifications. Find employers who value your skills, experience, and personality above your degree.

Maybe you think you’ve finally found your dream job. Everything about it is perfect, except… the salary. Unfortunately, it just isn’t where you want it to be. So, should you give up and move on? Given all the effort you’ve already invested, it’s probably wise to try and negotiate a better salary before you do.&nbsp;

How to Ask for a Higher Starting Salary 

Secure the job of your dreams by knowing your value and asking for a higher salary! Research the market to know what is reasonable, and use the email templates provided to make your case. Don't be afraid to negotiate and ask for more than the initial offer - you deserve it!

Learning how to persuade people is like a key that can unlock any door. Acing the interview for the job of your dreams. Getting the best deal on a new car. Closing a sale with a skeptical customer. All of these wins require a level of persuasiveness.

10 Practical and Effective Strategies to Persuade Anyone of Anything

Persuasion is an essential skill in the workplace. Learn how to become more persuasive by using the power of storytelling, understanding your audience, building credibility, and choosing your words wisely. Connect with people by showing empathy and respect, using logic, doing favors, and demonstrating confidence. By mastering these techniques, you can unlock success and open doors to new opportunities.

When a student applies for their first job or for their next academic degree, they don’t have much experience to showcase their skills and personal qualities. Hiring managers and admissions officers, therefore, often look at recommendation letters as a way to go beyond the student’s GPA and learn more about the student’s skills and personal qualities.&nbsp;

How to Write a Recommendation Letter for a Student

Help your students reach their academic and career goals with a tailored letter of recommendation. Showcase their skills, qualities, and achievements to give them the best chance of success. Guide them on how to structure the letter and what to include to make it stand out.

Is your organization prepared for “career cushioning”?&nbsp;

What is Career Cushioning?

Employees are creating backup plans for their careers in case their current job doesn't work out. They are looking for new opportunities, learning new skills, and evaluating job prospects. Employers must take control by providing opportunities and building trust to retain employees and prevent "quiet quitting".

The start of a new year, and most people are already busy setting personal and professional goals. What’s on the top of the list for a growing number of working people is making an exit from the job they currently have. Why? 

Growing Discontent: Employees Wouldn't Wish Their Jobs on Their Worst Enemy

Are you looking for a job that adds meaning to your life and provides work-life balance? Covid pandemic has shifted priorities, requiring employers to adjust. Make sure your workplace provides meaningful work, flexibilty and support to help employees fall in love with their job again!

You’ve just started learning the ropes at your new job, and you've gotten to know your colleagues. But you’re already thinking about quitting. Maybe you were deciding between to job offers and realized that you’ve made the wrong choice. Or, a change in your personal circumstances means that you have to quit.

How to Gracefully Quit a Job You Just Started

Quitting a new job can be stressful, but with the right preparation it can be done professionally and with respect. Learn how to prepare yourself, give your notice and leave on good terms with your workplace. Be sure to take the time to consider all options before resigning, as you don't want to burn any bridges.

The internet is ripe with career professionals urging you to be aggressive in your networking and application strategies to land a job. But at what expense? Your sanity? Peace of mind? Energy? Free time? When the job search gets overwhelming—as it inevitably will—leverage automation to take the most tedious tasks off your plate. Here are seven ways to do it. 

How to Automate Your Job Search

Automate tedious tasks to make your job search easier! Use custom alerts, Google for Jobs, Indeed, The Muse, KimbleGroup, LinkedIn, Glassdoor, and Job\Searcher to quickly and easily find your next job. Schedule social posts, use project management apps, and store important files online for easy access.

Doing a job for eight hours a day, five days a week is exhausting for anyone. But for those with a disability or chronic pain, it can be especially taxing—something must change. Asking for reasonable accommodations at work can feel tricky, especially if you’re new to the job. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), physical disabilities, health conditions, and symptoms of mental health are all valid workplace accommodations. When you request accommodations, it means that your condition is impacting your ability to perform at work.

How To Request Accommodations at Work (According to Someone Who’s Done It)

Requesting accommodations for a disability or chronic pain can be tricky. Know your rights under ADA and learn tips for an honest, transparent conversation with your employer. Document your requests and consider disclosing your disability during the interview stage.

Optometric Technicians work in conjunction with the doctors to perform activities involving patient care, pre-testing, post-exam duties, FDT testing and maintain the doctor's appointment schedule in a manner that delivers a professional, pleasurable patient experience.. Discusses Lasik with patients and identifies patients interested in Lasik by reviewing patient information forms. Schedules referral appointments with Ophthalmologists, Crown Diagnostic, Laser Center and completes appropriate paperwork. Performs contact lens insertion and removal classes (I&R) and manages the contact lens trial inventory. Hopkinton Eye Associates Work Location

optometric technician

About The Job Optometric Technicians work in conjunction with the doctors to perform activities involving patient care, pre-testing, post-exam duties, FDT testing and maintain the doctor's appointment schedule in a manner that delivers a professional, pleasurable patient experience. Duties & Responsibilities <ul><li>Performs preliminary evaluation of patients prior to exam by the OD, such as dilation, topicals, diagnostic medications, etc.</li><li>Perform verbal interview with patient prior to visit with OD to determine medical issues and reasons for their visit for communication to OD prior to appointment</li><li>Assists ODs to care for patients in a timely, effective manner, as closely to appointed schedule as possible</li><li>Instruct patients on medical care as prescribed by the doctor's treatment plan and schedules follow up appointments as needed</li><li>Discusses Lasik with patients and identifies patients interested in Lasik by reviewing patient information forms</li><li>Schedules referral appointments with Ophthalmologists, Crown Diagnostic, Laser Center and completes appropriate paperwork</li><li>Records and maintains patient records / files in compliance with company, federal, and state policies (HIPAA)</li><li>Respond to patient's telephone inquiries regarding medication, treatment, problems referring to the OD as necessary</li><li>Identifies candidates for FDT testing per company standards of care</li><li>Completes proper coding of procedures for payment collection</li><li>Participates in Practice meetings / projects as requested</li><li>Ensures that maximum OD utilization occurs thru pre-appointment confirmation, daily appointment confirmation, contacting patients from recall listings, partnership with the manager's outreach, etc. (in an office without a PCC)</li><li>Calls all no shows or cancelled patients to reschedule appointments (in an office without a PCC)</li><li>Performs contact lens insertion and removal classes (I&R) and manages the contact lens trial inventory</li><li>Performs end of day responsibilities to include opti-schedule wrap-up, end of day checklist, etc.</li><li>Makes recommendations for efficiencies, processes, etc. which will deliver either quality, cost savings, and / or profitability improvements within the Practice and / or across the organization</li><li>Performs other duties within the Practice as requested and as time allows </li></ul>Travel Requirements Negligible Practice Name Hopkinton Eye Associates Work Location On-Site

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