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Introduction
• Corinne Schornack - Human Resource Director • Michigan State University – B.S. in Animal Science with emphasis in
Beef Management• Ruth Farmers Elevator 1991 part-time; 1995 full-time• Merged with Cooperative Elevator Co. in 1996• Marketing, Feed, Certified Crop Advisor, Ruth Plant Manager and now Human Resources.
Cooperative Elevator Co.
Established in 1915 – 30,000 bushel storage capacity 2015 – 21,244,000 bushel capacity 1115 Farmer Patrons – we are owned by those we serve. 152 Full-time Employees Approximately 30 seasonal employees Locations in Akron, Bad Axe, Deckerville, Elkton, Fairgrove, Gagetown,
Jeddo, North Branch, Pigeon, Ruth, Sebewaing & Larimore, North Dakota.
Positions Hired
Grain Plant OperatorDry Bean ProcessorCustom ApplicatorFertilizer Plant OperatorPetroleum &Tire SpecialistBulk Fuel DriverMillwright – Plant MaintenanceMechanicOffice Assistant
LogisticsAccountingInformation Technology (IT)Dry Bean & Grain MarketingQuality ControlSafetySales AgronomistAdvanced Agronomy (GPS)Energy Sales
Resumes
• Professional, clear and concise – one page rule still applies• Make sure information is correct and up to date• List schooling• List work experience• Service organizations or community involvement • Awards and/or special recognition• No reference to age, health, religion or other personal info• Limit fancy fonts & graphics• No pictures• Include references
Interview ProcessPredictive Index Survey – personality indicatorKenexa’s Prove It Surveys
• Support Services• Driver Selector• Sales Professional• Custom Applicator
Phone Interview• Support• Truck Driver• Sales• Custom Applicator• Staff• Manager• IT
Face to Face Interview
Predictive Index
• STRONGEST BEHAVIORS• Corinne will most strongly express the following behaviors:
•Driven to protect the company against risk by thoroughly leveraging her background and strictly following ‘the book.’
• •Cautious; follows a well-established and proven plan to avoid making mistakes. Does the background research necessary to have proof to support her decisions before she takes action.
• •Detail-oriented and accommodating; most comfortable working as part of a well-defined team for which she produces high-quality output and decisions.
• •Careful with rules; she’s precise, by the book, fast-paced, and literal in interpreting rules, schedules and results.
• •Detail-oriented and thorough; she works to ensure things don’t fall through the cracks, and follows up to ensure they’re done properly and on time.
• •Driven to achieve operational efficiencies: thinks about what needs to be done and how it can be done as fast as possible while maintaining a high-quality outcome. Impatient with routines.
The Interview
• Dress appropriately No B’s – butt, breasts or belly showingNo short skirts or super high heelsNo hatsHair off your face
• Arrive earlyAsk for address or directions if you are not sure where you are going.
• No chewing gum• Firm handshake• Speak clearly• Good eye contact• Smile
The Interview - continued…
• Research the company you are interviewing with• Ask questions• Sell yourself• Do not talk negatively about previous companies, supervisors or co-
workers.• Say thank you• Follow up with e-mail
Successful Employees
• Motivated• Passionate• Knowledgeable• Flexible• Persistent• Willingness to change and grow• Professional
