This is usually as a labourer, at weekends or during vacations or gap year. Good practical management and financial skills are essential. Maturity may be a positive asset since experience is highly valued. Competition Recent economic trends have caused competition to become relatively high. Tips for entry Relevant work experience is a prerequisite for trainee manager posts.
Entry is normally at a lower level.
Some farms are only able to offer unpaid work experience. Practical experience, before or during study, can give a significant time advantage. Useful directories None applicable. Environmental Management and Conservation Recruitment agencies Recruitment agencies sometimes handle vacancies. Normally for experienced farm managers.