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CHRIS MCLOUGHLIN
Sales - Canada & Australia
WELCOME
MELISSA BRINN
Sales - Canada & International
SURINDER SINGH
Web Developer - Programmer
PAUL LANDER
Director of Digital Marketing
LINDSAY GARIEPY
Project & Events Manager
CANADIAN TEAM
This is a time of
immense change,
the enormity of
which is
proclaimed at
every news
Going back to school could be the
answer to a career re-start, or on the
flip side, a complete waste of time and
money. How do you determine whether
to go back to school? When does it pay
off both personally and professionally?
It is an exciting time to be in the
agriculture and food industry as we
manage through some of the most
compelling issues of our time. Whether
it be climate change, food security, or
health and wellness, agriculture has a key
role to play. Lately some of the greatest
contributions are coming from
agricultural technology or “ag tech.”
We are proud to partner with ag tech
organizations that are delivering
solutions to societal challenges,
without compromise to food quality,
safety and nutrition.
Even in times of a pandemic, jobs
are being created, reinvented, and
reimagined in agriculture and food. We
will examine some of the ways that
COVID-19 has impacted the agri-food
labour market and how you can increase
chances of opening doors in this
essential industry.
We give interview ideas on what
makes people stand out and mistakes
to avoid. Once on the job, this guide
also gives tips and tricks to setting up a
home office that rocks productivity. It
also gives ways to manage difficult work
relationships, mental wellness, and more.
For how to best utilize this Career
Guide or for your career
search, no matter the stage of your career
path, take a look at page 38 to learn how
we can help with your next choice.
On behalf of our industry partners
and , thank you for taking
the time to explore the Career Guide for
all our futures. Happy AgCareers!
Kathryn Doan - Director, Global
Business Development,
cast. How does this translate for career
seekers and employers in agri-food?
For one thing, many people are in
transition, and experiencing new
challenges at work, school, and home.
It has become an area of common ground
and common ground is a good place
to start and re-start. Starting speaks to
new beginnings and hope for the future.
Especially for those just beginning their
secondary and post-secondary education,
or those seeking fulfilling, rewarding
careers in agri-food.
In this guide, as well as common
ground, we will be exploring common
interview questions. Employers allowed
us to gain insight into typical interview
questions and answers. Drilling down on
these questions enabled us to advise on
how job seekers can stand out.
Questions? Contact
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