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An interview doesn’t always end when you walk out of the room or close your laptop. For candidates pursuing opportunities in the ag business industry, what happens after the interview can be just as valuable as what happens during it. One of the most important parts of the post-interview process is feedback. Whether you receive… Read more »
In today’s competitive agriculture industry, attracting the right professional starts long before the first interview. For ag businesses, the job description is often a candidate’s first introduction to your company, your culture, and the opportunity you are offering. A well-written job description can generate interest from highly qualified professionals, while a vague, overly complicated, or… Read more »
Finding the right career opportunity in agriculture is about more than simply responding to job postings. The ag business industry is highly specialized, and many of the best opportunities are shaped by relationships, industry knowledge, and timing. That is where a specialized ag business recruiter can become a valuable long-term career resource. Rather than viewing… Read more »
Finding the Right Balance in Today’s Ag Business Talent Market Hiring has never been more challenging in the agricultural business industry. Whether you’re searching for sales professionals, agronomists, operations leaders, finance specialists, precision agriculture experts, or executive leadership, finding candidates who check every box can feel nearly impossible. Many employers face a common question during… Read more »
Morris Bixby Group, a leading agribusiness executive search firm providing premier recruiting and career advancement services since 2000, is pleased to announce that Brian Uken has joined the firm as Vice President, Business Development and Strategy. Brian has dedicated his entire career to serving the agriculture industry through leadership roles spanning agribusiness, crop protection, private… Read more »
When most people think of summer in agriculture, they picture long days in the field, crop scouting, and harvest preparations. While those activities are essential to the industry, the business side of agriculture is also incredibly active during the summer months. Companies that support agriculture—from seed and crop protection manufacturers to equipment dealerships, grain companies,… Read more »
Finding the right talent takes more than posting a job. Hiring in the agriculture industry has become increasingly competitive. As agribusinesses continue to evolve through technology, consolidation, regulatory changes, and shifting market demands, finding qualified professionals has never been more challenging. While general recruiting firms may have access to a broad talent pool, they often… Read more »
Panel interviews are becoming increasingly common across the agriculture industry, especially for leadership, technical, and customer-facing positions. Rather than meeting with one hiring manager, candidates may interview with several team members at once—including supervisors, executives, HR professionals, and potential coworkers. While this format can seem intimidating, it also provides an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your… Read more »
Summer is often one of the busiest seasons across the agricultural industry. While fieldwork may dominate the conversation, many agribusinesses face a different challenge during this time of year: finding and retaining qualified talent. From ag retailers and equipment manufacturers to grain companies, seed organizations, ag technology firms, and food production businesses, summer can create… Read more »
Searching for a new opportunity while you are still employed can feel complicated in any field, but in agriculture and other close-knit industries, discretion matters even more. Relationships are long-lasting, reputations travel quickly, and word-of-mouth often moves faster than formal announcements. One casual conversation at a trade show, supplier meeting, or industry event can unexpectedly… Read more »