Tag Archives: Hiring and Training

things you should know about your social insurance number.

By HorseJobs.ca | Published August 20, 2010

Your Social Insurance Number is a very valuable piece of personal identification used by the government to identify you accurately for government use.
Do you carry your SIN card in your wallet? Do you know when and to whom you should provide your SIN number without putting yourself at risk of fraud or identity theft?
Your Social [...]

I wanna work in a horse barn…How do i get started?

By HorseJobs.ca | Published July 13, 2010

One of the most frequently asked questions that we receive here at the HorseJobs.ca office is..
“How do I get started in the horse business?”
The reality is that working in a horse barn is not an easy job. In general, entry level barn jobs consist of long hours of hard work in ALL weather conditions…Managers are looking for [...]

Posted in Career News, Education, I wanna be a... | Also tagged grooming, I wanna be a..., Job Seeker Tips 1 Comment

A letter from your employee

By HorseJobs.ca | Published June 8, 2010

if your employee wroe you a letter – what would it say?

Posted in Barn Management | Also tagged Barn Management Comments Off

Making it Work: The Employee vs. The Independent Contractor

By HorseJobs.ca | Published May 5, 2010

employee Vs. Independant Contractor. Catherine Willson of Willson Lewis LLC helps to clarify the differences between the two, and how you can take steps now to protect yourself and your business.

Posted in employment law | Also tagged employment law, Job Seeker Tips 2 Comments

FREE CAREER FAIR – Kemptville, Ontario March 17th

By HorseJobs.ca | Published January 22, 2010

HorseJobs.ca and Kemptville Campus join forces to create a FREE job fair for the equine industry.

Posted in Career News, Education | Also tagged Education, employment news, interviews, Networking Comments Off

Resumes are SOOO last year!?

By HorseJobs.ca | Published January 12, 2010

Are resumes outdated? Do they work? Is it true that the truly exceptional employees do not get hired by submitting a resume?
There are pros and cons to this statement made by Seth Godin.

Posted in Career News | Also tagged interviews, Job Seeker Tips 3 Comments

The seven deadly sins of hiring? Avoided!

By HorseJobs.ca | Published November 12, 2009

Hiring the right candidate for the job isn’t as hard as you think. Follow these simple tips to save yourself valuable time and money in the hiring and training process.

Posted in Education, Industry Resources | Also tagged employment news, interviews Comments Off

8 Hints on Writing Effective Internet Postings!

By HorseJobs.ca | Published July 16, 2009

8 Hints on Writing Effective Internet Postings!
By Davis Advertising
Davis Advertising
1. Use your Employee Value Proposition
Before you delve into the position that is being advertised, you must first determine the Employee Value Proposition (EVP). A well-written EVP offers a compelling answer to the question, “Why would good talent want to work for our company rather than [...]

Posted in Career News, Industry Resources, Uncategorized | Also tagged Networking Comments Off

Equine Health News
- WEG: Kroger Stores to Offer Flex Grounds Pass Tickets
  Shoppers at 166 Kroger stores in four states will be able to purchase Flex Grounds Pass tickets to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games along with their grocery items from Sept. 1 - Sept. 24. Kroger stores in Central Tennessee, Southern Illinois,... […]
- WEG: Build-Out Update at the Kentucky Horse Park
  The build-out for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) has reached less than a month to go, and construction crews have taken over the Kentucky Horse Park to prepare it for the 16-day event. Dozens of RV trailers have been moved into... […]
- BLM Requests Independent Operations Review
  The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has asked the National Academy of Sciences/National Research Council (NAS/NRC), an independent, nonprofit group that advises government agencies on scientific issues, to review the agency's Wild Horse and Burro... […]
- Managing Abnormal Heart Rhythm in the Performance Horse
  Exercise intolerance often is first sign that a performance horse has an abnormal heart rhythm, said Kelsey A. Hart, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, internal medicine clinician and graduate fellow in the department of large animal medicine at the University... […]
- Readers Share Dewormer Preference
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- Unwanted Horse Coalition Announces Operation Gelding
  Prevent unwanted horses by gelding your stallion or by providing the event at which other horse owners can get their stallions gelded. The Unwanted Horse Coalition's Operation Gelding will provide funds and materials to assist organizations, associations... […]
- Persistently Shocks Rachel Alexandra in Personal Ensign
  Persistently lived up to her name when she wore down reigning Horse of the Year and odds-on choice Rachel Alexandra for a one-length victory in the $294,000 Personal Ensign Stakes at Saratoga Aug. 29. In an ironic twist, the winning 21-1 shot is trained... […]
- Tips for Horse Owners to Prepare for Hurricane Season
  With the hurricane season upon us, it is important for horse owners to ready themselves in advance for evacuation and other recommended tasks related to hurricane preparedness. Here are some tips from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team and the... […]
- California Horse Dealer Accused of Fraud
  A California woman accused of misrepresenting horses she offered for sale on equine-related websites pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge under a plea agreement filed in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles last week. Assistant U.S. Attorney... […]
- Training: Food Rewards Are More Effective Than Physical Contact
  Everybody loves a good back scratch, including your horse, right? Scratching of the withers has been scientifically proven to reduce a horse's heart rate, but a good scratch might not be enough to communicate to your horse that you're happy... […]
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