Author Archives: Seth Burgess
The Best Way to Search for Resumes
Here is the best way for employers to search for resumes (job candidates) at horsejobs.ca.
Note: To make contact with job seekers, you must have a paid job listing, have an annual subscription or be a paid advertiser.
A. Log in to your account
B. Click on Search for Resumes from the menu on the left of the [...]
The Best Way to Search for Jobs
Here is the best procedure to follow when searching for jobs at the horsejobs.ca site.
A. Log in to your account, or create an account if you don’t have one.
B. Click on Job Search from the menu on the left of the mane page.
C. On the right, select criteria you want to search for. Remember, in [...]
Adding a Web Site or Internet URL to your Horsejobs Description
Here’s how to add a web site link to your job description or resume in the Horsejobs/Equimax system. In the description of your job or in your resume, use the following syntax:
<a href=”http://www.website.com” target=”_blank” >www.website.com</a>
Copy this exact syntax into your description and change the part that says “www.website.com” to your web site address or other [...]
Handling Confidentiality in the New Horsejobs/Equimax System
Confidentiality in a job or employee search can be one of the most critical issues to get right. Here’s how to keep your job or employee search confidential while using the Horsejobs/Equimax system.
Employers
If you need to keep your identity confidential when you post a job, set this option at the bottom of your profile page. [...]
Posted in Tips and Tricks
Tagged confidential, equine employment, horse job, Job Search
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Subscribe to Horsejobs Blog by Email – New!
You may now subscribe to the horsejobs blog by email as
well as RSS. Never miss a blog article again!
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In Equestrian Jobs – Negotiate so Everybody Wins
Conventional wisdom says “stick up for number one.” “Nobody will take care of you if you don’t.” Our society sends us the message that this is the attitude we should have when we negotiate for a equestrian jobs. Negotiating is seen by many people as a “battle of adversaries.” [...]
9 Things You Need to Be Sure About Before Accepting a Horse Job
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of accepting a new horse job. But, wait! Have you done your homework? Here are nine things you need to be sure about BEFORE you accept a horse job.
1. Be happy with the job offered to you. Despite all sorts [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Career Coaching, Job Search Tips
Tagged accepting job, equine employment, horse job
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Can’t Pay Your Student Loan with a Horse Job Salary?
So you have graduated from a great equine related college program and you can’t find a job that pays enough for you to make the payments on your student loan. This is a common problem for graduates of equine programs. Many entry level horse jobs simply don’t pay enough to [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Career Coaching, Salaries and Benefits
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How Does your Boss Treat Horses?
It is quite common for employees to disagree with their boss about how the horses are treated. There is a fundamental conflict of interest between running a horse business and the ideal treatment of horses. When money and competition are mixed with horses, the horses end up giving up [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Business of Horses, Career Coaching, Relationships
Tagged horse job, horse treatment, horse welfare
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