“Despite current market trends, more and more companies are stepping up and investing into their teams. If you can drive sales, lower costs, improve the bottom line, people want to meet you.”
Mark Barnard Consultant to the LBM Industry.
Investigating: The Key to Finding a Solid Company
Are People Hiring? This is a question we are getting daily and the answer is yes, they are. However, you won’t find the job of a career listed on some Monstrous website. If you want to find a new job, do some digging and be prepared to get to the top decision makers. For most companies, the idea of bringing in additional bodies is not on the front burner just for the sake of adding to payroll. On the other hand, if you are an impact player who can drive down costs, increase market share and profits, there are many companies who want to talk to you. It is our experience that in these markets where profits are down, sales forecasts are dismal, companies want to re-tool and improve their management in all facets from operations to sales to management and marketing. It is an excellent time to test the waters and find a new home if you are a star player. We specialize in finding top performers new positions based upon getting to the top executives and planting seeds in their minds on how they can benefit from adding to their teams. If you are interested in knowing more, give us a call and have a confidential talk with one of our staff.
About the author: Mark Barnard is President of SnapDragon Associates, LLC, a full service consulting and recruiting company. They offer a common sense approach to problem solving in the lumber and building products industry where they have spent the majority of their careers. SnapDragon’s focus is on consulting and recruiting for businesses and professionals in the Building Materials and Lumber Industries. For more information and contact information go to www.snapdragonassociates.com or call them at (603) 621- 9037.
