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Federal Approval Paves the Way for National Golf/Turf Apprenticeship
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE An important new workforce development program designed to train and prepare workers for careers in golf course maintenance has been approved by the United States Department of Labor. The Greenskeeper II Apprenticeship Program sponsored by Bloom Golf Partners and now officially recognized by the United States Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship, […]
How to Boost Your Confidence through Interview Preparedness
By Mitch Rupert, Communications Manager for Bloom Golf Partners Interviewing for a job can be an uncomfortable process. It’s no fun sitting under the spotlight like some kind of 1950s film noir interrogation scene. It can be anxiety-inducing, and it can feel like everything you say is being dissected like a frog in middle school […]
How to Create Genuine Engagement in Team Building
I sat in a team development and networking session, and immediately could cut the tension in the air. Team members felt the exercise was forced and insincere by a well-intentioned leader. While a good attempt to motivate and inspire team members, I quickly realized the group was becoming more resistant, disengaged and cynical about the […]
How to Enhance Your Golf Course Maintenance Communications
I had just pulled into the driveway of my in-laws on Mother’s Day 2015 when I received an email notification from a Board member. Given the progress our team had made in less than a year on the job and a recent joint Golf/Green Committee meeting, I suspected it was a vote of confidence. Within […]
How Meditation Can Benefit Your Career and Life
“Self-inquiry and self-reflection are the most powerful tools one can use to build your leadership style.” – Paul MacCormack, Founder of Mindful Island Consulting Most folks in our industry are tuned into the value of reflection and quiet moments. When people hear the word mindfulness, many people envision someone sitting in silent meditation (although it […]
5 Ways to Overcome Burnout
“You can have the greatest job at the greatest golf course in the world, but if you’re burnt out and you’re not living a life, what’s the point?” – Paul MacCormack, Founder of Mindful Island Consulting In our industry, expectations can be often unrealistic and unattainable. They create immense pressure, both externally and internally. Colleagues, […]
Confidentiality in Job Search
As the sun dipped below the horizon on a crisp April evening, I was savoring a rare moment of tranquility with no kids screaming or our new Golden retriever chomping on my appendages. My phone buzzed with a message that shattered the peace: a screenshot of an industry professional committing a cardinal sin—airing dirty laundry […]
How to Improve Your Presentation
By Mitch Rupert, Communications Manager for Bloom Golf Partners During a summer afternoon in one of my first few months of doing this job, I had a Zoom interview scheduled with a candidate for an entry-level golf course maintenance position. When the gentleman signed into the Zoom meeting, he was eager, personable and downright happy. […]
Teeing Off Right: Onboarding Strategies for Golf Course Success
Right now, hiring key staff such as assistants and equipment managers presents a ridiculous challenge. According to nearly half of the respondents in our 2024 Golf Course Superintendent Employment Trends Report, filling these key positions could take 3-4 months. As the golf season hits its peak across most of the country, golf course superintendents and […]
The Art of Effective Interviewing
By Mitch Rupert, Communications Manager for Bloom Golf Partners It may not seem like it, but the ability to interview other people is like a muscle that has to be trained to get stronger. Unfortunately, unlike a physical muscle which can be trained in a gym before being put into practical use, the best way […]