Issue
45 -September 26, 2007
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About This Issue Who doesn’t love a challenge? At The Animal Science Monitor, we’re constantly challenging ourselves to do things better. That’s why we’ve decided to challenge each other directly in this issue. We’ve asked each other a question pertaining to our area of expertise, a question we must answer within the pages of The ASM. The best part is that our answers will benefit you, the loyal readers of The Animal Science Monitor. Speaking of that, we’d like to thank you for being loyal readers and also remind you of our Special Employment Issue, scheduled for publication at the first of next month. We hope that you enjoy this issue of The ASM. —Dan and Don Tips for the Boss Answering Don’s Question (By Dan Simmons) “Dan, what one or two things would you tell a hiring manager about hiring good talent?” This one’s not easy to answer, namely because there are so many answers to choose from. When you hire good talent, there’s a lot to take into consideration. There are at least four things I can think of right away. However, Don asked about what two things, at most, I would tell a hiring manager. So here they are, with the most important one first. 1. Make sure you have a cultural fit—By a “cultural fit,” I mean that the candidate’s values and the way in which they like to work are a fit for the company. This is another reason why all companies should have a statement of their values available somewhere (website and in the lobby or lunch room, for example) that candidates and current employees can see it. It doesn’t matter the skill level of the candidate or how much talent they have; if they’re not a cultural fit for your company, the hire can turn out badly. 2. Make sure you hire achievers—This might sound like a no-brainer, but it’s sometimes difficult to discern between the achievers and the deceivers. What you’re truly looking for are over-achievers, people who want to excel in every area of their lives, not just at work. These are the kind of people who can make an immediate, positive impact on your company. For the purposes of this article, I thought it would be helpful if I included at least two more important directives when it comes to hiring good talent. 3. Keep the process rolling—This is especially important in our current market, where candidates are receiving multiple offers and have numerous options open to them. Any lag in the process can quickly prove to be detrimental if a candidate is considering more than one option and the other companies involved are moving in an expedient fashion. 4. If you have a difficult search, let a pro handle it—This is particularly true for high-level positions, where a mistake in hiring can have far-reaching ramifications, or for positions that require a specific or rare skill set. In addition, the cost of leaving a position open in terms of lost productivity—due to the fact that the proper candidate can’t be found—can be staggering, far more than one might think. If you’re currently working on a difficult search and need the help of a pro, call me at (888) 276-6789. I would be happy to discuss the specifics of the search and explain how my services can help you to land the candidate you’re looking for. If you have any questions about this article or about any of the points I’ve discussed, you can call me or send me an email at dan@consearch.com. Hot Jobs The ASM is pleased to publish information regarding exciting new opportunities. If you’re interested in any of the positions below, please email Don Hunter at brg@charterinternet.com. To Search all of our Jobs,
click the following
links: Lab Manager - Indiana MULTI-FACETED LAB MANAGER WANTED:
For more details contact Don Hunter @ don@bayresourcegroup.com Territory Mgr - Livestock Feed - South Dakota Beef Feed Specialist needed to take an established dealer base to the next level!! Challenging role - Low Cost of Living - Lots of outdoor activities for your spare time - Promotable position
For more details contact Don Hunter at don@bayresourcegroup.com
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Post Your Jobs in Our Fall Employment Issue Quality candidates are in great demand in today’s marketplace, and you can increase the odds you’ll find one by posting your job opening in our special Fall Employment Issue. This issue will be published toward the beginning of next month and will include premium openings and positions from all across the country. If you’re a hiring authority and would like to see your company’s job in our Employment Issue, send a description of the job (in 300 words or less) to dan@consearch.com. At a cost of $175, the job will not only appear in the Employment Issue, it will also be posted on The Animal Science Monitor job board for a period of 45 days. The deadline for submitting your information is Friday, October 5. If you’re a candidate, this is an issue you don’t want to miss. It will be chock full of jobs and employment opportunities that could very well change your life and put your career on the fast track. The scheduled publication date for this issue is Tuesday, October 9. To post your job order in this issue, click here to visit www.animalsciencjobs.com. The deadline for submitting your information is Friday, October 5, and our special Fall Employment issue is scheduled to be published on Tuesday, October 9. Managing Your Career Answering Dan’s Question 
“Don, what’s your single best piece of career advice?” As is the case with a lot of things in life, the secret to enjoying a successful career is relatively simple. The problem is that it’s so simple that people often overlook it. They can’t “see the forest for the trees,” so to speak. And I guess that’s one part of my job that I really enjoy, guiding people who are maybe confused or concerned through the process and helping them to set concrete goals and career objectives. If you were to boil that piece of advice down to one sentence, this would be it: “You have to know where you’re going before you can get there.” As you can see, this is advice that you can readily apply to other endeavors, not just job- or career-related ones. And the reason you can do that is because the wisdom contained in that statement is so simple, yet integral to just about everything we do in life. However, the problem people encounter with their job search is that they often overlook that step or skip it altogether. In other words, they start looking ahead before they focus on the starting point, which is determining where it is they want to go. The building block of any successful career is a clear and well-defined path that has a specific destination in mind. Of course, you can plot a new destination once you reach the first one. You can even have one big destination, with a bunch of little ones in between—stepping stones, if you will. But if you don’t know specifically where you want to go—and know with certainty—then you simply aren’t going to get there. You won’t even know how to get there. No matter where you are in your career journey, it’s always a good idea to take a personal audit, an inventory of what you’ve accomplished and what you’d still like to accomplish (i.e., your destination). Once you’ve done that, the next step is determining which direction you want to go in order to reach that destination. There are many ways in which to travel, and many different roads that you can take, but if you don’t know where you’re going, there’s really no point in even starting. So if you’d like to discuss your career, your goals, and where you’d like to be, please contact me so we can talk. My email address is brg@charterinternet.com. I would also encourage you to send your resume. I consider any exchange of information, including resumes, to be highly confidential. As such, they will be kept in total confidence and handled in a discreet fashion.
Six Excellent—and Free—Publications (By Dan Simmons) At The Animal Science Monitor, we’re staunch advocates of continuous education and training. No matter where you are in your career, it’s always a good idea to learn new techniques, keep abreast of current trends, and discover what the future might hold. In the interest of helping you to accomplish just that, we’re pleased to be able to highlight six publications that are not only excellent resources, but also completely free. These publications are produced by the National Institute of Animal Agriculture (NIAA), which is committed to providing a source for individuals, organizations, and the entire animal agriculture industry to obtain information, education, and solutions for challenges facing animal agriculture. To that end, the NIAA offers six excellent publications for those who work and study in the animal science field. Those publications are the Animal Agriculture Quarterly, the Equine Health Report, the Poultry Health Report, the Cattle Health Report, the Swine Health Report, and the Sheep & Goat Health Report. (Click on the title of any of the publications above to access the most current issue.) The Animal Agriculture Quarterly is the official newsletter of the NIAA. The AAQ provides a communications link between producers, veterinarians, researchers, academicians, government veterinarians, and regulatory personnel. The five other reports, meanwhile, provide the latest information on issues pertinent to initiatives, strategies, research, and regulatory action in the areas of equine, poultry, cattle, swine, and sheep and goats. As you can see, there’s subject matter available pertaining to a wide range of specializations within the animal science industry. I urge you to check out these free publications from the NIAA. They’re very informative, thorough, and timely, well worth the investment of your time. The knowledge you glean from them just might help you to advance the growth and scope of your career. For more information about the NIAA, visit www.animalagriculture.org. If you have any questions about these publications or any other aspect of continuous training and education, you can contact me at dan@consearch.com.
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