This question tests the candidate's practical skills and training. It can help you determine whether the candidate understands the process of diagnosing eye problems. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrates knowledge of corrective lenses
• Ability to prescribe corrective lenses
• prioritises patient care

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Optometrists frequently need to fit patients with contact lenses and instruct them on the best ways to use them. This question encourages the candidate to share their educational and professional training. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrates knowledge in contact lens fitting
• Navigates complex conversations informing patients about contact lenses
• prioritises patient care

This question informs you of the candidate's productivity and whether they know how to keep themselves busy. Ideal candidates demonstrate initiative and autonomy. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrates motivation
• Navigates responsibilities aside from patient care
• Demonstrates practical knowledge of the profession

Optometrists spend the majority of their days interacting with their patients. The answer to this question will determine whether the candidate knows how to navigate difficult conversations with patients. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrates customer service skills
• Shows confidence 
• Shows enthusiasm in educating patients

Optometrists frequently provide each other with support and advice. The candidate's answer will identify how they manage discomfort and how they persevere when feeling unsupported. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills
• Focuses on the company's success
• Demonstrates ability to be assertive

Optometrists navigate difficult diagnoses every day. Asking this question will identify whether the candidate knows how to deliver news delicately and educate patients on their condition. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrates compassion toward patients
• Shows ability to educate patients on their condition
• Demonstrates knowledge of various eye conditions and diseases

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This question informs you of what the candidate considers to be a memorable experience and helps you understand which cases they'll be best suited to handle. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrates ability to think critically
• prioritises patient care
• Discusses practical experience

The candidate's answer determines whether they're a good fit with your clinic and other employees. It also informs you of their clinical experience. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Shows enthusiasm for patient care
• Relates previous experience to current situations
• Demonstrates hard skills

The candidate's answer tells you whether they're looking for a long-term position with your clinic. It also demonstrates whether their goals coincide with yours. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrates willingness to advance in place of employment
• Shows enthusiasm toward open job position
• Articulates goals effectively

This question identifies whether the candidate has a solid grasp of theoretical knowledge. It also identifies whether the candidate knows where their responsibilities lie. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrates knowledge of theoretical concepts
• Understands when to sell items and when not to
• prioritises patient care

This question informs you of what the candidate considers as a difficult scheduling issue. Their answer helps you identify what their workload and schedule might look be. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Discusses real-life situations
• Demonstrates prioritization skills
• Shows ability to work in a fast-paced environment

This question identifies the candidate's priorities. It also provides you with a better idea of what their long-term goals are. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Demonstrates enthusiasm for the open job position
• Provides linear view of their experience
• Discusses hard and soft skills

There are times when optometrist offices are full, which means the candidate needs to know how to work in a fast-paced environment. This question will determine how the candidate fits in with your existing team. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Provides excellent customer care
• Demonstrates prioritization skills
• Shows ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Patients have a lot of questions and there are times when the candidate won't know the answers. This question helps the candidate demonstrate their ability to provide good customer care despite experiencing uncertainty. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Shows transparency with patients
• Demonstrates research skills
• Knows when to refer to a supervisor

This question identifies whether the candidate is up to date with innovations in the field. It assesses their knowledge of the history of optometry. Here is what to look for in a successful answer:

• Knowledge of advancements in the field
• Research skills
• Personal view of optometry