I applied online. I interviewed at Vision Express (London, England) in Jul 2021
Interview
Virtual interview then invited to the specific store. Asked what I knew about VE, why VE over Specsavers, some basic clinical questions, what being a pre-reg involves, questions about my CV
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Measurements that need to be taken when fitting varifocals
I interviewed at Vision Express (Birmingham, England)
Interview
Interview with an optometrist and store manager who were very friendly. Discussed optometry and retail questions. Lasted around 45 minutes with feedback given during the interview about answers and suitability.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
When have you had to explain something to a patient and how would you check they understand?
Why optom?
Why VE?
Worked in a team?
Difficult situation?
very calm and friendly . did it over zoom cuz of covid and the whole thing lasted 10 minutes. even made some jokes it was so calm.
someone told me the questions for the interview so i prepared for them but the locations offered were back so i didnt accept any. needed to do further interviews in store if accepted a store location.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what do you wanna do when covids over, time where worked as part of a team, describe yourself, scenario about a patient coming in complaining about their glasses what do you do.
