Interview Process

[Meghan]

We are currently expanding and looking to hire another crew. Right now in Michigan, it's peak season and we are having a hard time finding reliable and knowledgeable workers. I'm interested to see what other company's offer their employees and what their interview process is like? We currently offer benefits after 90 days, paid vacation and sick days. Prior to hiring we do a phone interview followed by a paid working interview.
Thank You!

 

[Fairfield]

We are currently expanding and looking to hire another crew. Right now in Michigan, it's peak season and we are having a hard time finding reliable and knowledgeable workers. I'm interested to see what other company's offer their employees and what their interview process is like? We currently offer benefits after 90 days, paid vacation and sick days. Prior to hiring we do a phone interview followed by a paid working interview.
Thank You!

Where are you located and what is the general population? ( saying you are not a popular spot like Detroit) What kind of social presence does the company have in the area? Are you always out in front of people and other workers even when you don't have anything other then sound work and a conversation to offer? Does the climbing community see the company as a trusted name?

The company I work for is doing the same thing and they are having some difficulty as well. But here is the thing, they are a huge name in the industry with little to no presence in the area they serve ( with my office). Their social presence is not existent, and unless you have a need they really don't attempt to just want to talk to you for the simple thought of genuinely caring how you are doing and how the town is making out ( we cover small towns thats easy to know everyone, if not just the locals).

Also, personally speaking.... When I went for the job I have now I was trying to be sold a ton of shiny things that I didn't care about anymore after years of climbing. Im at the point that I know I am not really in it for the money as much as I am in it because I truly care about the job and the people I work for along with the people I work with ( that care about the job just the same as I do). Don't get me wrong I still need to pay bills and such, but the attraction of a small office is the thought I will be left alone to do my job without any hassle from management to do more for their benefit not so much my family's or the community. If your company was a human, how would it reach out to it's friends and family? Do that, it will get you very far in the marathon.

My two sense, but really want to know what others have to say as well on this.

 

[Meghan]

Where are you located and what is the general population? ( saying you are not a popular spot like Detroit) What kind of social presence does the company have in the area? Are you always out in front of people and other workers even when you don't have anything other then sound work and a conversation to offer? Does the climbing community see the company as a trusted name?

The company I work for is doing the same thing and they are having some difficulty as well. But here is the thing, they are a huge name in the industry with little to no presence in the area they serve ( with my office). Their social presence is not existent, and unless you have a need they really don't attempt to just want to talk to you for the simple thought of genuinely caring how you are doing and how the town is making out ( we cover small towns thats easy to know everyone, if not just the locals).

Also, personally speaking.... When I went for the job I have now I was trying to be sold a ton of shiny things that I didn't care about anymore after years of climbing. Im at the point that I know I am not really in it for the money as much as I am in it because I truly care about the job and the people I work for along with the people I work with ( that care about the job just the same as I do). Don't get me wrong I still need to pay bills and such, but the attraction of a small office is the thought I will be left alone to do my job without any hassle from management to do more for their benefit not so much my family's or the community. If your company was a human, how would it reach out to it's friends and family? Do that, it will get you very far in the marathon.

My two sense, but really want to know what others have to say as well on this.

We are located in Metamora which is a super small town in Lapeer county. We work for the Lapeer county road commission, different development companies and of course we do residential work as well. We are a small, family operated business. My dad started this business 13 years ago and both my sisters work on the jobs with him. One sister does all of the estimates and the other is studying to be an Arborist and works on the jobs as well. I do all of the books, website and marketing. We have a climber and two other groundsmen. We love being a small company but also have a ton of work coming in and I always feel guilty telling people that we are a couple of weeks out for work right now. We will sometimes split the crew up to do smaller residential jobs but because we have been doing so much land clearing lately, we need everyone at one site. We want to keep the business small but we also know that there is a need for a second crew. I was hoping to gain some insight from others working in the field on what they look for in a business and what might prompt them to make a switch to a new business.