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 »
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 »
Time Away? Try These Strategies to Re-Enter the Workforce Successfully
If you had to step out of the workforce for a while, re-entry can be overwhelming. Many people wonder if they are hirable after an absence, and they may fear they won’t be able to pick up their careers where they left off. The truth is, leaving the workforce is a common occurrence. Every day,… Read more »
Teamwork Skills to Look for in all Employees
Teamwork skills are critical success factors in today’s collaborative culture. Nobody works in a bubble, and when you’re hiring for open roles, it is important to identify candidates who have the ability to contribute effectively to a team. These are the teamwork skills you should look for in every employee, whether they are working full… Read more »
Building Rapport with Rejection Letters
Sending out rejection letters may seem like an old-fashioned notion, but it’s actually more important than ever. Today it’s incredibly easy to apply for lots of jobs at once. At the same time, the sluggish economy of recent years has led many job seekers to cast a particularly wide net. With so many potential opportunities… Read more »