I read articles on optometric management regularly and came across 2 good articles by Dr. Neil Gailmard.
http://www.optometric.com/mtotw/tip.asp?tip=412
Here is another one about finding job opportunities.
http://www.optometric.com/mtotw/tip.asp?tip=413
In this economic climate, and if you are an optometry student in California, it is never too early to start the wheels turning.