THE PGA LEADS GOLF INDUSTRY RECRUITING USING TECHNOLOGY.In the early 1990s, The PGA (1) (Professional Graphics Adapter) An early IBM PC display standard for 3D processing with 640x480x256 resolution. It was not widely used. (2) (Programmable Gate Array) See gate array and FPGA. of America America [for Amerigo Vespucci], the lands of the Western Hemisphere—North America, Central (or Middle) America, and South America. The world map published in 1507 by Martin Waldseemüller is the first known cartographic use of the name. began a quest to develop more responsive employment services for the golf industry. Now, as we step forward in the 21st century, many of the new advances in PGA employment services have revolved re·volve v. re·volved, re·volv·ing, re·volves v.intr. 1. To orbit a central point. 2. To turn on an axis; rotate. See Synonyms at turn. 3. around technology. In 1996, The PGA introduced CareerLinks, an innovative employment referral service that was created to help golf industry employers find and hire qualified PGA members. CareerLinks leverages the power of the computer, the Internet Internet Publicly accessible computer network connecting many smaller networks from around the world. It grew out of a U.S. Defense Department program called ARPANET (Advanced Research Projects Agency Network), established in 1969 with connections between computers at the , professional assistance, and search firm capabilities to help golf industry employers save time, money, and a lot of headaches. CareerLinks' goal is to help foster win-win win-win adj. Of or being a situation in which the outcome benefits each of two often opposing groups: a win-win proposition for the buyer and the seller. employment relationships, and judging by its' growth, it must be succeeding. In 1996, CareerLinks featured 8,000 PGA professionals in its database with a modest goal of helping 50 employers that year. Four years later, CareerLinks has assisted over 1,500 golf industry employers and includes over 16,000 PGA Professionals in its database. CareerLinks' success revolves around two key components, with the most important component being the complimentary services and assistance provided by nine regional PGA Career Consultants. This team of consultants, who possess diverse professional backgrounds in corporate human resources The fancy word for "people." The human resources department within an organization, years ago known as the "personnel department," manages the administrative aspects of the employees. , marketing, and golf facility management, provide expert employment assistance to golf industry employers. The Career Consultants' portfolio of services include CareerLinks and CareerNet -- an online job advertisement and help wanted "Help wanted" is a request commonly made by an employer in search of an employee. It may also refer to:
The second component of CareerLinks is a state-of-the-art database that includes critical employment information for more than 16,000 PGA Professionals. In the fall of 1995, The PGA began building the CareerLinks database by scanning information captured from a survey that was mailed to all PGA Professionals. The survey requested information not unlike that which is found on a resume, such as work history, education, key skills and experience, and future employment preferences. That survey information became the database that was used in searches to identify candidates meeting an employer's search specifications. How Does CareerLinks Work? CareerLinks usually begins with a golf course employer calling The PGA for assistance. The regional PGA Career Consultant contacts or meets with the employer to review their specific hiring needs. The consultant and employer work together to determine the key skills and experience that are necessary to successfully perform the job. This process is made easier with the help of the "PGA CareerLinks Hiring Solution," a comprehensive guidebook that assists the employer with analyzing his or her hiring needs. The guidebook also contains exceptional tools and tips that are helpful in all aspects of the hiring process. Once the search criteria are determined, it is then entered into the CareerLinks database. CareerLinks instantaneously in·stan·ta·ne·ous adj. 1. Occurring or completed without perceptible delay: Relief was instantaneous. 2. searches the database and identifies PGA members meeting the employer's search criteria. Those who meet the search criteria are mailed a CareerLinks job notification that includes a position description, job requirements, compensation range, and benefits. Interested candidates forward their resume to the employer, who then reviews the submitted resumes, interviews top candidates, and hires the candidate of choice. A key benefit of the CareerLinks service is speed! Employers can start receiving resumes within 7-10 days. With the help of Career Consultants and the "CareerLinks Hiring Solution" guidebook, the hiring process is made much easier for employers. D. Brad Hancock, city park manager for Roosevelt Roosevelt, town, United States Roosevelt, uninc. residential town (1990 pop. 15,030), Nassau co., SE N.Y., on Long Island. A large retail business exists in Roosevelt, and the town has become the county's busiest economic area. City Corporation in Utah, agrees. "Last December December: see month. I was facing the difficult task of recruiting qualified PGA golf professionals for the position of head golf professional at the Roosevelt Municipal Golf Course The Roosevelt Municipal Golf Course is a 9 hole golf course located in the Griffith Park area of Los Angeles, California. It measures 2,478 yards from the back tees. It is located at:
Another surprising advantage that CareerLinks has over golf industry headhunters and search firms is that it's it's 1. Contraction of it is. 2. Contraction of it has. See Usage Note at its. it's it is or it has it's be ~have provided to the golf industry on a complimentary basis. Martin Kavanaugh, senior director of PGA member support says, "The PGA of America's mission is to contribute to the growth of the game of golf by providing services to our members and the golf industry. If The PGA can help foster successful employment relationships in the industry with CareerLinks, then everyone benefits, the employers, our members, and the game." Technological Advances CareerLinks and The PGA have advanced further with the help of the Internet. Today, The PGA uses an online survey to capture the same vital employment information from its members, and now utilizes an internally developed, web-enabled database search system. Another advancement facilitated by the Internet is the capability for CareerLinks to send job notifications to PGA members via e-mail. E-mailed job notifications will help PGA members learn about jobs faster and help employers receive resumes quicker. Today, over 73 percent of the active PGA membership have updated and registered their e-mail addresses See Internet address. e-mail address - electronic mail address with CareerLinks. Who Should Use CareerLinks? Most CareerLinks customers are golf course and club employers who are looking to hire PGA general managers, directors of golf, head golf professionals, golf operations managers See datacenter manager. , and directors of instruction. PGA members have been the recognized managers of golf course operations and teachers of the game for over 85 years. The reason why PGA members are viewed as the experts in golf is because their PGA professional training focuses on operating golf courses successfully and enabling people to enjoy the game. PGA members are trained to manage well-run golf operations and provide excellent services so a customer's golfing experience is more enjoyable. PGA training also focuses on teaching the game, golf merchandising merchandising Element of marketing concerned especially with the sale of goods and services to customers. One aspect of merchandising is advertising, which aims to capture the interest of the segment of the population most likely to buy the product. , tournament management, personnel management, and other business skills that help ensure that a golf course operates productively. "Hiring a PGA member to operate our golf course was probably the best decision we ever made," says Jack Doyle For the baseball player, see Jack Doyle (baseball player) Jack Doyle (August 31 1913 in Cobh, Ireland - December 13 1978 in Paddington, London), known as "The Gorgeous Gael" was at one time or another contender British Boxing Championship, Hollywood actor and an , the county executive for Monroe County Monroe County is the name of seventeen counties in the United States, named after President James Monroe:
The PGA members' role is expanding in the golf industry, and so is CareerLinks. PGA members' skills and expertise are also recognized as being valuable outside traditional golf course operations. CareerLinks and PGA members are filling industry positions in corporate management, marketing, sales, multiple golf facility management, junior golf, retail management, manufacturing, coaching, association management, golf rules officiating, golf project development, and tournament management. Parks and Municipalities See the Benefit Municipalities and parks have witnessed the positive impact that PGA members have had on operating golf courses and helping golfers The list of golfers has been split into two articles:
frontonasal prominence in providing a quality golfing experience and exceptional guest services," according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. James J. Breitenbach, the recreation director for the Hamilton County Park District. "When our PGA member announced his retirement in the fall of 2000, the park district was faced with the challenge of recruiting a PGA golf manager who could continue the long tradition of high standards that park district guests had become accustomed to." Breitenbach feels the PGA CareerLinks service was a valuable tool in helping to locate a new leader for the park district's golf department. "With the help of CareerLinks and the PGA Career Consultant, we successfully completed a national search and hired another impressive PGA member to operate our golf courses." Golf Course - Help Wanted "CareerNet" is the newest PGA online employment service located on www.PGA.com. Once you're logged on to PGA.com, CareerNet can be found in the "PGA Employment Center." CareerNet offers several complimentary online job-hunting services for the general public. The newest service being developed is the "Golf Course Help Wanted" job board that will post all types of job opportunities at golf courses across the country. Job postings might include opportunities in food and beverage, golf course maintenance, accounting, administration, marketing, golf operations support, tennis, aquatics, health and fitness, and many other areas. Another service located in the PGA Employment Center of PGA.com is the PGA Career Consultant locator map for golf industry employers who would like to use CareerLinks to hire a PGA member to manage their facility. A future online PGA service, "The Golf Lesson Center," will help people interested in taking golf lessons find and schedule a lesson with a local PGA teaching professional utilizing the Internet. The Future The future is certain to unveil new and exciting technologies. The PGA of America is excited about the future, and plans to capitalize on Cap´i`tal`ize on` v. t. 1. To turn (an opportunity) to one's advantage; to take advantage of (a situation); to profit from; as, to capitalize on an opponent's mistakes s>. the use of new technology to ensure superior services for its members and the golf, industry. [MAP OMITTED] If you would like additional information about CareerLinks or need assistance, please call the PGA Career Services Department at (800) 314-2713. John P. Henry III is the author of "The PGA Leads Golf Industry Recruiting Using Technology" on page 46. A member of the PGA for 16 years, Henry began working at PGA in 1991 in Section Affairs and now oversees the Career Services department as director. He holds a Bachelor's degree from University of Tennessee The University of Tennessee (UT), sometimes called the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (UT Knoxville or UTK), is the flagship institution of the statewide land-grant University of Tennessee public university system in the American state of Tennessee. , Knoxville. |
|
||||||||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion