Career

What switching to sales is really like

August 3, 2016 By Seth Jones

Golfdom EIC Seth Jones sits down with five friends of the magazine to ask them why they left their jobs as superintendents, and if you should, too. Gentlemen, thanks for taking the time. First, let me introduce everyone. Ryan Bourne is ...

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Career tips: 7 apps to keep you organized

May 20, 2016 By Kelly Limpert

Quick, who is the current director of the FBI? If your first instinct was to grab your smartphone, you’re not alone. An almost unfathomable amount of knowledge can be accessed from our handheld devices, and yet, what do many people ...

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5 things to remember when setting goals

March 29, 2016 By Kelly Limpert

Are you setting practical goals for yourself, or do you pledge to stick by a goal at the beginning of the year and forget it by March? If you have lost track of your goals, or you’re struggling to keep ...

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2016 Syngenta Business Institute applications open March 1

February 29, 2016 By Golfdom Staff

Syngenta will start accepting applications on March 1 for its eighth annual Syngenta Business Institute (SBI), to be held Dec. 5-8, 2016 in Winston-Salem, N.C. Completed SBI applications are due Tuesday, Aug. 16. Participants will be notified of their acceptance into ...

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Don’t underestimate the art of the handwritten letter

January 28, 2016 By Joelle Harms

With technology at our fingertips it’s easy to send a quick email, tweet or text thanking someone. Which is acceptable only most of the time — not all. When someone goes out of their way, exceeds your expectations or just ...

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Résumé tips for golf course superintendents

January 14, 2016 By Joelle Harms

The résumé is arguably the most important tool when applying for jobs. Potential employers “meet” you via your résumé, and they may inadvertently form their first impression of who you are based on this one sheet of paper. It’s most important to set yourself apart ...

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