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Dairy Leaders of Tomorrow

Purpose

Imagine a normal day in your life. You ride the bus to school, go to classes, buy snacks at the grocery store, and maybe have a dentist appointment. How many people did you interact with to go through a normal day? What jobs did they have? Could you fulfill each of those jobs by yourself? What training is needed for those jobs?

The same is true for occupations within the dairy industry. Besides working directly on a dairy farm, there are numerous occupations available within the allied industry that supports the work of dairy farmers. Like we learned in Lesson 1.1, every 9 dairy cows provides 1 job in the dairy industry.

This lesson will introduce you to over 30 occupations available to individuals interested in dairy production and what education/skills are needed for each job.

Materials

Internet Access Careers in Dairy PowerPoint Interview Guide Pen/Pencil

Procedure

Part One—Looking for a Job?

Look no further! Get ready to hear about 30 careers within the industry from individuals with jobs that support a dairy farmer.

Lesson 1.5: What Jobs are Available in the Dairy Industry?

Job Name: __________________________________________________Employee: __________________________________________________Job Tasks:

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Education/Skills Needed: ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________

Why did this occupation appeal to you?

1. Your teacher will place you in groups of 3 and provide the group with a copy of the Careers in Dairy presentation.

2. Take 5-10 minutes to look through the presentation to “meet” individuals working in the dairy industry and learn about their various jobs.

3. Choose 4 jobs that match your interests. Complete the following information for each of these jobs.


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Part Two—Help Wanted

Have you ever searched for a job before? Many companies create job descriptions to advertise for positions within their company. This allows individuals seeking a job to see if they fit a job before applying to it.

1. Using one of the jobs you selected above, you will be creating a job description for an open position within the industry. See the sample job posting below.

2. Your posting must include the following information:

_____Job Title

_____Five (5) Skills required for the job

_____Education or Experience Needed

_____Four (4) Tasks the employee will be expected to perform

_____Deadline for application materials (what items are needed to apply?)

_____Where to send application materials

4. Submit your job posting to your instructor as directed.

Sample Job Posting

JOB DESCRIPTION

HGS North America is currently looking for a proven Specialist to support our client’s Dairy Business. This position is located in Creve Coeur, Missouri.

Job Purpose: The objective of the Dairy Sales Support Specialist position is to increase our client’s net income by increasing sales for HGS accounts, increasing selling force sales time and improving customer satisfaction.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Inside Sales / Territory ManagementMake outbound sales calls to Active, Lapsed and Candidate AccountsMeet and/or exceed sales goals for our client’s Dairy BusinessMaintain and update sales target lists Actively engage in use of 30 day plans Analyze territory situation to focus for maintenance and growth of sales Develop and implement process improvement recommendations Field Sales / Customer SupportSupplemental customer contact in absence of Dairy Field Rep Order Management and credit resolution Information collection via outbound call projects Special Projects as assigned In-depth knowledge of pricing guidelines to serve as informational source for customers and field team Develop and implement process improvement recommendations Program / Order Administration Scheduling logistics of Used Syringe Disposal system Make proactive outbound calls in regard to credit related issues Database Projects Communication and Support Program administration Error resolution Develop and implement process improvement recommendations Team Building Build strong, positive relationships with St. Louis HGS Team

Build strong, positive relationships with Internal Sales Team Build strong, positive relationships with Field Sales TeamsJOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Job Requirements: (Education, Experience, Skills)

BA/BS in Business related field preferred 2 - 4 years previous customer service experience is required Proven analytical skills Strong Verbal and Written Communication Skills Organization and Planning Skills Multitasking and ability to prioritize workload Detail Oriented Intermediate Computer Skills Utilizing MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access

HGS offers a full competitive benefit package including Medical and Dental Insurance, Life and Short Term Disability Insurance. 401(k) Savings Plan with company match and a Tuition Reimbursement Program.

Please visit www.teamhgs.com to learn more about HGS.

http://www.teamhgs.com/

Part Three—Found a Job…Now What?

Now that you know how to interpret a job description, it’s time to practice your interviewing skills to secure your dream job.

1. Your instructor will post various job descriptions around the room that your peers have just created.

2. Take a walk around the room and find a job that meets your interest and take a copy of the job description back to your seat.

3. You will be interviewing for your ‘dream job’ in the dairy industry based on the job description you just selected. Take a few minutes and think about how you meet the requirements for the job.

4. Your instructor will assign you to a partner. You will be interviewed by this partner for your selected job and then the roles will be reversed.

5. To conduct the interview, follow the Interview Guide handout.

6. You will have 5-7 minutes to conduct each interview.

7. Be sure to complete the “Interview Evaluation” and turn into your instructor as directed.

Conclusion Questions

1. What were 2 occupations that you were not expecting to be included in the dairy industry? Why did they surprise you?

2. What are 3 occupations that require a Master’s Degree or higher?

3. What skills are important during an interview to impress a prospective employer?

4. What advice would you give to your classmates to improve their interview skills?

5. Which job would you consider applying for in the future? Why?

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