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AOP Student Conference 2010

The AOP National Student Conference is now in its third year and
we at Resourcing are looking forward to being at what has always
been a well planned and enjoyable weekend. As we are now affiliated
with the AOP as their recommended supplier of recruitment services,
we will be on hand to answer any and all questions at the
conference, as well as provide a presentation on what to expect in
the career market upon qualifying and what pitfalls to avoid. We
have in the past covered topics such as CV writing and interview
technique, whilst our consultant still kept it interesting by
utilising his professional beatbox skills to deliver it- so you can
always expect the AOP Student Conference to be an entertaining,
creative as well as informative event
This year, the students can look forward to a weekend of
up-to-date career advice, meeting potential employers, networking,
as well as having fun. The conference opens on November 26 and will
be held at Centre Parcs near Nottingham where students will be able
to sample the delights of Centre Parcs' Tropical Dome, a pleasant
respite from the average British winter.
This popular event drew students from optometry departments
across the UK last year and Ellen Fletcher, a third-year student at
Cardiff University, became a roving reporter for the weekend:
"A shocking display of brilliance was witnessed at the annual
AOP Student Eye Opener conference," she wrote. "Students were
treated to an innovative lecture from optometrist Brian Tompkins,
which involved eye-friendly cocktails, air kissing and stripping
(yes-stripping!). There was, however, a serious contact lens topic
underlying all of the frivolity, though one was left with the
thought that if anyone knows how to appeal to students, it's Mr
Tompkins. My impression is that the previous year's success was
carried forward and improved upon."
Another student fan said: "The weekend was well worth the money
- I met some interesting people and had so much fun. It also really
helped me figure out what I want to do once I qualify. I highly
recommend it." Indeed, this seems to be the general consensus of
the entire conference.
Speaking about this year's conference, AOP education advisor,
Karen Sparrow, said: "We are always looking at new and dynamic ways
to support students so the 2010 programme will be even better and
there will be more time to enjoy yourself as we are kicking off on
the Friday night for all students."
Bookings open soon and more details are available through
Student AOP on Facebook, Twitter and the Student section of
www.aop.org.uk . You can watch the highlights of last year's
conference on OT-tv at http://www.optometrytoday.tv and click on
features.
Anyone looking for career advice in the meantime, can contact
one of our consultants either by registering on this website,
email info@resourcing.uk.com or
call us on 0207 843 2410.
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