Career: Phone interview preparation and success January 2018 The phone interview is often the first hurdle in the job interview process. Dial in to these strategies to ace your next call.
Career: Craft a customer-focused résumé November 2017 For a résumé that resonates, emphasize how your skills and career achievements reflect a commitment to customers.
Career: Get an edge with environmental expertise September 2017 Spotlight your environmental and sustainability-related skills to stand out from a packed pool of golf course superintendent job candidates.
Turning the page: Career advice from Anthony Williams May 2017 Outstanding careers don’t unfold by chance — they are deliberately authored. A veteran superintendent known for his fierce optimism shares secrets to success, overcoming adversity, and leaving a lasting mark.
Career: Cover letters for golf course superintendents March 2017 Make a positive first impression on a prospective employer with these tips for writing an effective cover letter.
Best mentorship practices with Pat Finlen February 2017 In a profession that prides itself on the fellowship of the helping hand, Pat Finlen, CGCS, stands out.
Career: Not overqualified — just well prepared January 2017 Leverage your hard-earned skills and experience without being dismissed as overqualified.
Taking the leap: From superintendent to general manager December 2016 Superintendents who have made the transition to jobs as general managers say the move comes with plenty of challenges, but lots of rewards as well.
Playing the long game: Retirement planning for superintendents October 2016 Turf managers are wise to strengthen their personal money management skills sooner rather than later to ensure a timely and secure retirement.
Career: Ready, set, rĂ©sumĂ©! September 2016 Revise your résumé using these three strategies to help distinguish yours from the others in the applicant pile.
Proving grounds July 2016 Golf course management internships can provide great value not only to students, but also to the golf courses that open their doors to these future turf managers.
Job security: 8 ways to stay indispensable July 2016 Solidify your status as an employed superintendent, even in the face of economic uncertainty and an evolving job market. An industry veteran shares tips gleaned from 40-plus years in the profession.
Career: The elevator pitch January 2016 Have a brief but strategic career message at the ready to capitalize on any chance encounters with influential people in the industry.
Professionalism: Small steps equal big results November 2015 The somewhat elusive quality of “professionalism” plays a key role in landing (and excelling in) a job.
Career planning: Turn goals into reality September 2015 Your professional aspirations in golf course management will come within closer reach if you revisit and refine them more frequently than just to update your résumé.
10 things I wish they’d taught me in turf school February 2007 Classroom education can only take a turf manager so far. A longtime superintendent shares the informal, real-world lessons that have helped him achieve sustained success.