Tag Archives: horse job
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. [...]
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
Also tagged accepting job, equine employment
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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
Also tagged horse treatment, horse welfare
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Making Extra Income Along Side Your Horse Job
It’s no secret that horse jobs don’t pay spectacular salaries. Often there just doesn’t seem to be enough paycheck to fill out the month, let alone save for a rainy day. Here are some ideas for making a few extra dollars on the side. Remember, that your “day job” should be [...]
Posted in Career Coaching, Salaries and Benefits
Also tagged equine compensation, extra income
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15 Step Code of Conduct for Equine Employees
A few months ago I published a proposed Code of Conduct for Equine Employers. Now it’s the employee’s turn. Here is a code for Horse Industry Employees to follow:
1. Always think about what you can “do for” an employer first and what you “want from” an employer afterwords.
2. Always remember where the buck stops. [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Career Coaching, Relationships
Also tagged code of conduct, equine employee
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What Impression do You Make on Potential Equine Employers?
Did you know the the majority of people don’t know how other people see them! As a natural result of being born and living in this world we develop a personality. To develop our personality, we reject and suppress some attributes and behaviors that are not helpful in getting [...]
Posted in Career Coaching, Interviewing, Job Search Tips, Relationships
Also tagged equine employer, first impression, shadow self
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Advance Your Equine Career with Effective Networking
Networking is one of those job search buzz words in any career including an equine career. It simply means “making contacts.” The ways to make contact are limited only by your imagination. Here are some tips on ways to network to find a job or advance your career.
1. [...]
Posted in Career Coaching, Job Search Tips, Relationships
Also tagged career, equine career, Job hunting, Social network
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Signs that Your Horse Job Work Environment is Toxic
We’ve said many times that, as a group, horse industry employers are generally not well trained in personnel management. This can lead to inefficiencies in the workplace. However, all too often poor management in general leads to a toxic work environment for horse industry workers. Here are some signs that [...]
Posted in About Horse Jobs, Business of Horses, Job Search Tips, Relationships
Also tagged Employee Relations, equine career, Work Environment
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