Interested in a career with Island Health? They will be conducting an information session on Thursday, April 9 from 10:30am to 11:30am at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Ave., Parksville. See this week’s hot sheet for more information.
Tigh-Na-Mara Resort is having a Hiring Fair! 40 positions! Wednesday, March 11, 3:00pm to 6:00pm. 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville. See this week’s hot sheet for more information.
Networking, Business Cards & Social Media
Okay. So you’ve just come back from a networking event, like a hiring fair, and have a pile of business cards you’ve collected from all the people you’ve interacted with. Now what?
In the past, we might have input the information into our computer or phone’s contacts and emailed everyone a follow-up letter. While this is a great idea, once the initial follow-up email has been sent, that’s where it may end for a number of your contacts. Let’s face it, life is busy and out of sight means out of mind.
A more current method is to first conduct a search for your new contacts on any social media sites you use: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc. (Personally, I check LinkedIn first, as that’s my “go to” professional site.) From there, if the contact has a profile page, I can research further about their experience, company information, and other links prior to writing my follow-up email.
When requesting to add them to your network, be sure to write a personalized message within the body of your request. A pet peeve of many is receiving LinkedIn requests that use the generic request sentence without a reason as to why you’re connecting. Be creative and personalize your message instead!
Once connected, it’s easier to keep consistent communication with everyone and keep top of mind with your network. You can message them, or when you see their posts, you can comment, like, or share, and keep the dialogue going. Also, while you’re networking online, don’t forget you may want to connect with people of interest in relevant groups you participate in.
Happy networking!
Brenda
Employer Services Coordinator
Tell us about your business/organization and what makes you stand out as an employer?
2020 is the start of our 26th season on Vancouver Island. We are well known as leaders in the industry for providing the best customer experience possible, along with providing exceptionally healthy and beautiful lawns. We are constantly learning and adapting our practices to meet our customers’ needs and requests. Our employees are very well trained and present themselves as professionals and always maintain and promote our values. People come first. We understand that there must be good balance between work life and home life. Flexible hours are available during certain times of the year with paid time off during the winter months. We want our employees to feel like part of our family not just an employee.
How many employees do you have?
We require 3-4 people each year.
What do you look for in a new employee?
Positive attitude and willingness to learn is a great start. People that enjoy working outdoors and enjoy building relationships with our customers are the ones who thrive in our type of work. We hire people who want to work for Nutri-Lawn, not just those who want a job.
What advice would you give someone who wants to work for your organization?
Communicate! If you are truly interested in Nutri-Lawn don’t be afraid to follow up and ask questions. If you are not sure if you are right for the type of work we offer, call and find out!
Do you anticipate hiring in the next 6 months? If so for what types of positions?
Yes, we are looking for Lawn Care Technicians.
What is the best way for someone to apply if they are interested in working for your organization?
Email cover letter and resume to parksville@nutrilawn.com.
