Well, after high school I have to find a job to finance my universities study. I applied at the 4 most big company in Madagascar (3 Banks and 1 airline company). 2 Banks called me for an interview. Passed the interview but had to pass writing test. Before the writing test the airline company called me for a writing test. I passed the test (I was among the 600 people admitted to pass the interview of the 3000 candidates). Went to an interview process and selected among the 26 to be trained.
CAREER
First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$48,800
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+3.3% (slower than the average)
Career
Roadtrip Nation Leaders in This Career
What First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers Do
Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in landscaping or groundskeeping activities. Work may involve reviewing contracts to ascertain service, machine, and workforce requirements; answering inquiries from potential customers regarding methods, material, and price ranges; and preparing estimates according to labor, material, and machine costs.
Other Job Titles First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers May Have
Golf Course Superintendent, Grounds Manager, Grounds Supervisor, Landscape Supervisor
How Leaders Describe a Typical Day at Work
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Establish and enforce operating procedures and work standards that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety.
- Schedule work for crews, depending on work priorities, crew or equipment availability, or weather conditions.
- Tour grounds, such as parks, botanical gardens, cemeteries, or golf courses, to inspect conditions of plants and soil.
- Monitor project activities to ensure that instructions are followed, deadlines are met, and schedules are maintained.
- Direct activities of workers who perform duties, such as landscaping, cultivating lawns, or pruning trees and shrubs.
Education
Level of Education Attained by First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers
Most common level of education among people in
this career: Bachelor's degree (32%)
High school diploma or equivalent
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Majors Related to Career
Educational Paths Suggested by Leaders
Suggested Path
Bachelor
Associate in Accounting
Graduate
Bachelor of Science in Accounting (finance option)
Certification / License
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Vocational
HVAC/R Technician
Additional Skills & Experiences That Can Help You Excel
I have learned many things at school but that's just theoretical knowledge. That needs to be practiced so, I went to do an internship in many different specialties because I want to specialize in audit and controlling. There is no school in Madagascar who can provide that experience. After a few years of field training, I was promoted to a higher position in the Airline Company and in charge of budgeting the investment and the operating cost. Tired of figures, I choose to be self-employed.
Getting Started
Recommended First Step for:
Everyone
Have a basic training first, Choose the specialty that you like the most, train for it. Sell yourself, find a job that fits into your dream and shows that you are the right person needed for that job. When you accumulated years of experience in the area and gathered some money, you can start to do your own business. But, be patient. You may lose some money in the beginning but later you will get a reward. Get advice to the senior and experienced people.
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