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The New Non-Negotiables in Animal Sciences Sales
The most obvious read of the survey is also the loudest: people don’t leave first because of money. They leave because of management and company culture. When 82.89% select “Management/company culture” as a top reason sales professionals leave, that’s the market saying, “I can handle the grind, but I can’t handle how I’m being led.”
If I keep it simple, culture is the daily experience of the job. Read more...
Why Poultry Live Production Managers Leave Even When the Pay Is Good
When I read these as a recruiter, I see a workforce that is not behaving like people who are constantly chasing the next paycheck. The finding of our Poultry Live Production Industry Insights survey feels so telling to me, because long hours and workload at 58.97% show up as the strongest reasons managers leave, even edging out pay. In an industry that already pays well, that kind of complaint usually means Read more...
Sow Farm Manager Is The #1 “Hardest Role To Fill”
It ranked highest at 40.28% (29/72), ahead of Dept/Assistant Manager (31.94%).
So if you asked me a year ago which swine live production role would be the toughest to fill, I would’ve said nutritionists or veterinarians without hesitating. That’s why our latest Swine Live Production Industry Insights Survey caught me off guard. The role that surfaced as the #1 hardest and #1 longest to fill wasn’t a technical specialist role at all; it was, surprise, surprise, the Sow Farm Manager. Read more...
Continental Search Launches 2025 Industry Insights Surveys
Continental Search is launching a new set of Industry Insights Surveys to better understand what’s happening across the animal sciences and live production industry today.
In partnership with Swineweb, Poultry Producer, Beefweb, and Dairy Producer, these surveys build on our yearly salary studies and look deeper into real-world trends, challenges, and changes in operations, management, and sales.
If you work in poultry live production, swine production, or animal sciences... Read more...
7 Best Tips for Landing an Animal Science Job in 2023
Landing a job in animal science, this 2023 may have become more complex as the industry becomes more competitive. You need to keep up with the required specialized skills and training, plus the advancements in technology, biotechnology, and research on animal science. The rise in pet ownership and animal care may have created more job openings, but they require no less than the best candidates.
To increase your chances of a successful job hunt, here are seven tips you can follow: Read more...
How to Get Promoted: Insider Tips from a Director of Sow Production
For those looking to take their career in the swine production industry to the next level, becoming a multi-site manager is a natural progression. However, the transition can be difficult and requires more skills and knowledge compared to working as a swine farm manager.
Recently, I had the opportunity to interview a successful Director of Sow Production, who shared valuable insights and advice for those looking to make this transition. Nick Weihs, Director of Sow Production for AMVC Management Services... Read more...
Is an animal science degree worth it?
A year ago, I talked about careers in animal science in the “Coffee and Careers” series I did with SunswineGroup. Most animal science majors expect to become veterinarians. However, most of them don’t for the following reasons. They can’t handle surgery, they have a low GPA, their college debt is too high, or they discover their lack of chemistry with animals.
When becoming a veterinarian is ruled out, is an animal science degree still worth it? Well, they need to explore other career paths in animal science beyond becoming a veterinarian. Read more...