Monthly Archives: February 2010
7 warning signs that an Equestrian Job Candidate Won’t Work Out
When you interview people for equestrian jobs, listen carefully to what a candidate says to you. Watch for these warning signs.
1. If the candidate stresses how dependable, hard-working, and competent they are, but cannot present any facts to back up these claims, there may be a problem.
2. If you ask a [...]
Posted in Business of Horses, Interviewing, Job Search Tips, Relationships, Uncategorized
Tagged employees, equine jobs, hiring, horse jobs, Interview
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Things you oughta know BEFORE you interview!
Things YOU need to do BEFORE you interview:
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1) RESEARCH – Educate yourself
WHO- learn who it is you are about to‚ apply for a job‚ with, look at the company’s (or personal) website, “google” them and see what comes up, ask around in the equine community.‚ ‚ Parents of young job seekers may even [...]
Six ways to Shoot an Equestrian Employment Search in the Foot
At Equimax I see new ways all the time that people seeking equine employment sabotage their own efforts and essentially “shoot themselves in the foot.” Here are six quick things that you can easily avoid and improve your chances of finding an equestrian job.
1. Don’t use one name on your resume and then [...]
Posted in Career Coaching, Interviewing, Job Search Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged equestrian jobs, horse jobs, Job hunting, Job Search
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REACH HURON hires a new CEO
PRESS RELEASE
Appointment of CEO & Executive Director
Larry Langan, President of the Board of Directors for REACH Huron (Regional Equine & Agricultural Centre of Huron Inc.) is pleased to announce that the ideal candidate has been found and secured to take over executive leadership of its $7-million facility located in Clinton, Ontario.
“We have had several important [...]
Salaries for Horse Jobs in the USA
Everybody wants to know what a job pays or what an employee should ask. Salaries and compensation in horse jobs are a touchy subject. With out data, everyone is in the dark. Employers don’t know what to pay and applicants don’t know what to ask.
Equimax has come to the rescue with the Horse [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Business of Horses, Job Search Tips, Salaries and Benefits, Uncategorized
Tagged salary
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Yes You Can Provide or Get Health Benefits in Jobs with Horses
Horse industry employers often say they would love to provide health benefits for the jobs with horses, but they just can’t afford it. Traditional health insurance is getting more expensive all the time, and it is beyond the reach of many equine industry employers, especially employers with a large staff. On the other [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Business of Horses, Job Search Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged accident insurance, employer, equine employment, health insurance, horse business, horse jobs
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How to Dress for a Horse Job Interview
The wrong clothing can ruin the impression you create in a horse job interview. If you are applying for a job as a Barn Manager, and you show up dressed like a Wall Street Secretary, or a Mortgage Banker in a coat and tie or a pants suit, you will probably blow the interview [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Interviewing, Job Search Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged dress, horse jobs, Interview, Job hunting, Job interview
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How is the Horse Industry Economy Doing?
How is the Horse Industry economy really doing? I hear all sorts of hopes and complaints, but what is really going on?
Is the horse industry economy still getting worse, has it leveled out, is it starting to get better? What do you think? Do you think we are suffering more than other [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Business of Horses, Horse Industry Economy, Uncategorized
Tagged economy, equestrian employment, equine career, horse industry
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10 Words that Don’t Belong in a Resume or Job Ad!
Here are some words and phrases that should never be used when advertising a job or writing a resume. Can you figure out why?
Self-Motivated
Hard Working
Dedicated
Organized
Reliable
Dependable
Good with People
Expert
Detail-Oriented
Responsible
These words and others like them describe “subjective qualities.” They represent qualities that are definitely desirable in an employment relationship. However, advertising for these qualities [...]
Posted in Career Coaching, Help Wanted Ad, Resumes, Uncategorized
Tagged equine career, horse jobs, Job Search, mistakes, Resume, subjective words
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Do I Need an Employment Contract in my Next Horse Job?
Both job seekers and employers ask “Do I need an employment contract for my next horse job or employee?” Usually this question comes up right after a bad experience with an employer or employee. When things don’t go well, we naturally ask, “How can I avoid this situation in the future?”
We live in [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Business of Horses, Career Coaching, Employment Contracts, Job Description, Job Search Tips, Uncategorized
Tagged Employment contract, equine employment, horse jobs, Job Description
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