tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post2014038203104637243..comments2024-01-08T01:20:20.736-07:00Comments on Days of Speed and Slowtime Mondays: Career OpportunitiesElaynehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02734583197185810124noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post-20676790898102626252009-11-11T15:30:54.676-07:002009-11-11T15:30:54.676-07:00Well, thank you for your kind words.Well, thank you for your kind words.Elaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02734583197185810124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post-33598895093155272002009-11-11T06:46:48.407-07:002009-11-11T06:46:48.407-07:00Sorry to hear and good luck in your venturesSorry to hear and good luck in your venturesChristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06254267524612386018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post-4069655496879716772009-11-10T12:06:43.342-07:002009-11-10T12:06:43.342-07:00I was talking to an engineering recruiter in my fi...I was talking to an engineering recruiter in my field yesterday and she said she's starting to see things picking up in other areas of the country but that Colorado is 'dead' (her words). The only people hiring want really out of the ordinary, specific, specialized skills.<br /><br />If I start an official dog training business I'd do an LLC and get some insurance for sure, especially if I was doing groups classes. But I can't do that and collect unemployment and I don't want to start an official business until I'm sure of the market and that I'll enjoy it. Right now I'm thinking of doing private lessons in people's homes just twice a week and though anybody can sue you at anytime for anything I'm thinking the risk in that scenario is low. I'm not going to take on any severe aggression cases, just basic obedience.<br /><br />It's also my feeling that word of mouth is way more important than a certification. When I look for trainers I don't care about those pieces of paper. You need to work 300 hours anyway before they'll let you take the test. But I imagine it's easy enough to get and may give some people the impression that I know what I'm doing.Elaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02734583197185810124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11345288.post-8723509501166535292009-11-10T11:46:58.111-07:002009-11-10T11:46:58.111-07:00Hi Elayne,
Sorry to here that the job market sucks...Hi Elayne,<br />Sorry to here that the job market sucks for you. I work in software for the construction industry and we are starting to see some uptick in customers and projects...<br /><br />On the dog training front you probably want to consider some insurance and even setup an LLC/Corp (don't know the laws in CO) to protect your personal assets in the event of a student suing you (I've talked with enough trainers that it actually happens...sigh). Another option is to have a local trainer hire you and then as an employee you'd be covered by their insurance.<br /><br />As far as certifications, I'd think word of mouth recommendations are more important than a certification. At least in the agility training world around here. But if it was easy to earn one or more it could help with acceptance by people who don't know you.<br /><br />Best Regards,<br />Stevestevehttp://agilitynerd.comnoreply@blogger.com