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Your resume is more than a work history—It’s a marketing tool. In today’s agriculture job market, competition is stronger than ever. Whether you’re pursuing a role in agronomy, seed sales, precision ag technology, operations management, livestock production, or executive leadership, your resume is often your first introduction to a hiring manager. And here’s the hard… Read more »
When you walk into an interview, you’re not just there to answer questions – you’re there to tell your professional story in a way that sticks. Behavioral interview questions, often starting with phrases like “Tell me about a time when…” or “Give me an example of…,” are designed to uncover how you’ve handled real-life situations.… Read more »
Screening resumes effectively involves a systematic approach to identify the most suitable candidates for a position. Morris Bixby can be an invaluable partner in the resume screening process by leveraging our expertise, network, and resources. By utilizing our knowledge and experience, you can find candidates that are best suited to your company’s specific needs. A… Read more »
Interviews are a crucial aspect of the recruitment process. Employers use a range of techniques to evaluate candidates’ skills, experience, and character traits. Each method has its unique advantages and focuses on different aspects of a candidate’s suitability for a particular role. By using multiple interview techniques, employers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the… Read more »
When it comes to hiring the right candidate, it is essential to not only consider their skills and qualifications but also ensure that they align with the values and culture of your company. As an employer, it is vital to emphasize the factors that candidates appreciate and showcase your company’s mission, values, and culture… Read more »
When it comes to the important task of hiring for your company, you need to adopt some best practices for improving candidate experience. Candidate experience is the way the people who apply to work at your company view the hiring process. This begins from the first time they come across your company either on a… Read more »
In 2020 it became essential for companies to find a way to conduct interviews with prospective candidates when Covid prevented in person interactions. According to a study commissioned by HireVue, a video interview and assessment provider, 41 percent of 1,140 hiring leaders said they plan to use a combination of in-person and virtual interviews. The… Read more »
Morris Bixby Group, a leading agribusiness search firm providing the highest quality professional recruiting and career advancement services since 2000, is pleased to announce Mike Eade has joined the firm as Executive Account Lead. Eade has served in a wide range of commercial leadership roles in Ag Chem, Seed, and Animal Health. Now based in… Read more »
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) sets and enforces standards to elevate workplace safety. These standards help protect employees from injuries and illnesses. Employee training on these safety standards must be done at least upon hiring and every year after. Some safety issues require more frequent training. Certain states require additional training as well.… Read more »
The majority of meetings are long and unproductive. Time often is wasted by searching for audiovisual equipment or trying to get the technology to work. The conversation easily can get off-topic and cause the meeting to run late. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to resolve these issues. The more efficient your meetings… Read more »