Recruiter InsightS

Recruiters' Blog and Insights: News and Trends from the Front Lines

This page is where you can read blogs and insights written by experienced recruiters who work closely with animal science professionals every day.

Dan Simmons

Dan Simmons - President

Connect with Dan on LinkedIn or email him at dan@continentalsearch.com.

The Interview Question That Gets Past the Résumé

The Interview Question That Gets Past the Résumé

After 35 years in recruiting, one interview question still stands out to me. Discover how it reveals a candidate’s judgment,…

Jim Himpskim

Jim Himpskind, CPC - Division Manager

Connect with Jim on LinkedIn or email him at jim@continentalsearch.com.

The Feed Mill Manager Shortage No One Wants to Talk About

The Feed Mill Manager Shortage No One Wants to Talk About

A leadership problem is growing in the feed and grain industry. The shortage of feed mill managers is not only…

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Rick Pascual, CPC - Practice Director

Connect with Rick on LinkedIn or email him at rick@continentalsearch.com.

Consider the Resume. Hire for the Behaviours.

Consider the Resume. Hire for the Behaviours.

A great resume is just the beginning. Hire dairy and beef professionals whose behaviours, expertise, and leadership lead to lasting…

trish valenzuela

Trish Valenzuela, CPC - Practice Director

Connect with Trish on LinkedIn or email her at trish@continentalsearch.com.

Stop Searching for the Perfect Candidate. Start Building a Better Hiring Process.

Stop Searching for the Perfect Candidate. Start Building a Better Hiring Process.

One of the most common hiring challenges isn't a lack of qualified candidates. It's a hiring process focused on finding…

Cris Soronio

Cris Soronio - Recruiter

Connect with Cris on LinkedIn or email her at cris@continentalsearch.com.

Job Descriptions Should Define the Work Ahead

Job Descriptions Should Define the Work Ahead

A job description must evolve as swine and poultry operations expand, production systems change, and leadership responsibilities grow.

How to Evaluate a Job Offer in Live Production: Housing, Relocation, On-Call, and PTO

How to Evaluate a Job Offer in Live Production: Housing, Relocation, On-Call, and PTO

This guide gives you a fast scorecard, deeper checkpoints by topic, negotiation prompts you can actually use, and a set…

Shiena Destura

Shiena Destura - Content Manager

Connect with Shiena on LinkedIn or email her at shiena@continentalsearch.com.

Animal Science Salary Guide: What Different Roles Pay and What Affects Compensation

Animal Science Salary Guide: What Different Roles Pay and What Affects Compensation

If you’re searching for an animal science salary guide, you’re probably trying to answer one of two questions: “What should…

What Can You Do With an Animal Science Degree? Career Paths Beyond Veterinary School

What Can You Do With an Animal Science Degree? Career Paths Beyond Veterinary School

The good news: an animal science degree can lead to more than one career. It can take you into livestock…

Animal Scientist Interview Questions: What to Expect in Nutrition, Production, and Technical Roles

Animal Scientist Interview Questions: What to Expect in Nutrition, Production, and Technical Roles

If you’re searching for animal science interview questions, you’re probably doing one thing: trying to predict what the interviewer will…