By Kristina Leung and Julien Gagnier, Mediacorp Canada Inc. staff editors
Description: Clearly Contacts Ltd., a subsidiary of Coastal Contacts, is an online vision care supplier, providing contact lenses, eyeglasses and other complimentary vision care products to consumers worldwide.
Highlights for new grads:
Average starting salary: $30,001 to $35,000
Career planning services
Flexible work hours
Formal leadership training
Health benefits for new employees
In-house training program
Online training program
Orientation program for new employees
New entry-level positions (last year): 20
Student employment: summer and co-op
Telecommuting
Tuition subsidies
Vacation (after first year): 2 weeks
Typical positions for new grads: Graduates would occupy Administrative Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Sales Agent, Customer Service Representative, Optical Lab Technician and Accounts Receivables Specialist positions.
New grads hired here typically have these academic backgrounds:
Bachelor of Arts: General
Bachelor of Commerce / Business Administration: General
Bachelor of Science: General
Community College Diploma: General, Graphic Arts / Design
Professional Accreditation: Accounting (CA), Accounting (CGA), Other Business / Technical/ Industry Certifications
