Frederick, Maryland & New Orleans – Feb. 20, 2019 – iHireOptometry today makes its debut at SECO, the premier educational conference for eye care professionals. At booth #1935, the recruiting technology leader is providing a first-hand look into the booming optometry job market, while showcasing its hiring solutions and services that connect employers with qualified talent.
Examining the 70,000 U.S. optometry job ads posted across its talent communities in 2018, iHireOptometry identified the following trends:
“Today’s competitive job market is making talent acquisition more challenging than ever – particularly in specialty industries like optometry that require candidates with very specific skills and qualifications,” said Steve Flook, President and CEO, iHire. “SECO is a great opportunity for us to educate optometry professionals on proven hiring strategies that will prepare them another year of job growth. These strategies include focusing on quality of applicants over quantity, improving employee retention initiatives, and building talent pipelines to help quickly fill open positions.”
At SECO, eye care professionals can learn how iHireOptometry addresses their biggest recruiting challenges and connects them with five-times more qualified talent than traditional job boards. Solutions highlighted at the conference include:
To learn more, visit iHireOptometry at SECO booth #1935, Feb. 20–24, 2019, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans. Stop by and take a spin on the iHire Slot Machine for a chance to win great prizes, ranging from designer handbags to electronics.
Not attending SECO? You can still download our Optometry Job Market Recap infographic for an inside look at the jobs that helped shape 2018 as a record year for hiring.
About iHireOptometry
iHireOptometry is one of 56 industry-focused communities comprising iHire’s career-oriented platform that brings candidates and employers together. We believe that by narrowing job seekers’ and employers’ searches within a specific industry, we can connect high-quality optometry talent with the right opportunities faster, easier, and more effectively than a general job board. Everyone deserves to find work that is fulfilling, inspiring, and meaningful. Since 1999, we’ve combined cutting-edge technology with our expertise in the recruitment space and the invaluable insights of our members to achieve just that. Visit www.iHireOptometry.com for more information.
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