As a sales and marketing professional, you understand the value of feedback in helping you grow and improve on the job. Feedback is equally important to a job search but it is difficult to know what went wrong or where you could improve because you never receive feedback from a hiring manager. If you don’t… Read more »
Job Search Mistakes Even the Most Experienced Candidates Make
In today’s tight agriculture employment market, competition for sales and marketing jobs can be fierce, and making a single mistake can put you out of the running. Even if you’re an experienced candidate, you could be making mistakes you’re not aware of. Here are some practical ways to avoid those mistakes, so you can remain… Read more »
Should You Hire Project Managers on Right Fit or Right Impression?
As a hiring manager for agricultural sales, you know candidates never get a second chance to make a first impression. As humans, we make snap judgments about everyone we meet – including job candidates. It’s natural to judge appearance, manner of speaking, confidence and preparedness. However, it is important to look beyond your first impression… Read more »
How to Encourage Your Team to Improve Productivity
If you took a quick poll of your sales and marketing teams, most people would probably tell you that they are extremely busy. And it’s likely true. However, there is a difference between being busy and being productive, which often leads to a disconnect between management and the workforce. If you want your team to… Read more »
How to Think Like a Candidate
Today, the candidate experience matters more than ever before. First and foremost, a good experience tells candidates what they can expect from you if they accept an offer. A poor candidate experience signals a poor employee experience. If you offer a poor experience, candidates can review your company online on sites like Indeed and Glassdoor… Read more »
Interview Tips: Use Your Sales Tactics to Sell Yourself as the Right Candidate
Interviews are all about selling yourself. Therefore, it stands to reason you should use the sales tactics you’ve learned over the years to sell yourself as the right candidates for a sales role. After all, if you can’t sell yourself, how will you be able to sell the company’s products and services? Conduct Thorough Research… Read more »
Tips for Sharing Effective Feedback With Candidates
At first thought, it might seem like providing feedback to a job candidate is unnecessary. You’ve made your hiring decision and it’s time to move on, right? However, candidate experience is an important piece of your employer brand. Providing feedback shows you are willing to go the extra mile as an employer, and candidates will… Read more »
What is Your Work Style?
During job interviews, hiring managers will likely ask you about your work style. No, they aren’t looking for a rundown of your office wardrobe. Rather, they are hoping to uncover clues that will help them discern your fitness for the role. Matching your work style to your employer is essential for your success. If your… Read more »
What Does Loyalty Mean to Your Workforce?
Every manager knows employee loyalty isn’t what it used to be just a few decades ago. The days of working for one company your entire career are long gone, and young people are hopping jobs as often as once every 15 months. Many employers are struggling to solve the loyalty puzzle; fortunately, there are ways… Read more »
The Benefits of a Relationship-Focused Recruiting Process
The biggest roadblock to recruiting success in the agriculture industry is a reactive approach. All too often, companies wait until someone leaves a position before scrambling into action, posting the opening and waiting for talent to apply. Unfortunately, the best candidates are not always the people actively looking for new jobs. The vast majority of… Read more »