Job Application
Please complete the form below to apply for a position with us. Our hiring process includes a detailed application and virtual interview questionnaire designed to help us better understand each applicant’s communication style, experience, and approach to patient care.
Full Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email Address
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Phone Number
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Position Applied
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Optical Apprentice / Trainee
Optician (Experience in Optical)
Certified Optician (ABO)
Future Optical Opportunities
How many years of experience do you have working as an optician in an optical practice or optical retail setting?
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No Experience
Less than 2 years
2-5 years
5-10 years
More than 10 years
Current Employment Status
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Employed Full-Time
Employed Part-Time
Unemployed
Student
Self-employed
Other
Would you prefer interview times outside of your current work hours?
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No
What is your preferred method of communication?
Text message
Phone call
Email
No Preference
What is(are) the Best time(s) to contact you?
Morning (8-11)
Midday (11-2)
Afternoon (2-5)
Evening (5-8)
Anytime
Are you currently employed in Optical?
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No
What type of optical practice are you currently employed in?
Doctor-Owned Private Practice
Corporate or Private Equity-Owned Practice (MyEyeDr., National Vision, etc.)
Ophthalmology Practice
Retail Optical Chain (LensCrafters, Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, etc.)
Independent Optical Shop (non-doctor owned)
Other
Available Start Date
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If currently employed, please provide the earliest date you could realistically begin work after giving appropriate notice to your employer.
The typical starting compensation range for this position is $17–22 per hour, depending on demonstrated skills, experience, and overall fit, plus benefits. Exceptional candidates may be considered for compensation above this range. If your expectations are higher, please select "No" below - you'll have an opportunity to explain your reasoning and qualifications. Does this general compensation range align with your expectations?
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What hourly rate or range would you require to accept this position? (Required)
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Please explain what skills, accomplishments, or unique value you believe you would bring to Wilken Family Eye Care that would justify compensation above our typical starting range. (Required)
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Have you reviewed our location and are you confident that you can realistically maintain this commute long-term?
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I plan to relocate closer to the office
Please tell us about your commute or relocation plans:
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What are you hoping to find in your next position? (Select all that apply.)
Better compensation
A more positive team culture
Better schedule/work-life balance
Closer to home
A long-term career home
Greater opportunity for professional growth
Better benefits
More meaningful work
Other
Which of the factors above is MOST important to you, and why do you believe it will help you succeed in your next position?
Are you available to work during all of our business hours, including evening shifts when scheduled?
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If you could change one thing about your current or previous position, what would it be, and why?
What prompted you to begin looking for a new opportunity, and what are you hoping will be different in your next position?
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What has been the most frustrating part of your current or previous role? What steps did you take to improve the situation?
Describe a time you noticed a problem at work and took initiative to improve or solve it. What was the problem, what did you do, and what was the outcome?
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What did your previous/current employer do especially well, and what is one thing you believe could have been improved? Why?
What professional skill are you currently working to improve, and what are you doing to develop it?
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If you have changed employers multiple times during the past two years, what prompted those changes, and what did you learn from each transition?
In your opinion, what separates an outstanding optician from one who simply fills prescriptions?
Describe your process for ensuring a progressive lens order is accurate the first time. What measurements and checks do you perform before submitting the order?
Tell me about a time you prevented a remake before the glasses were ordered. What did you notice, and what action did you take?
When helping a patient choose a frame, what factors do you consider to ensure it will work well with both their prescription and their lifestyle?
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