The main problem employers in the snowboard and skateboard industry have is finding valuable employees. Not only employees that work, but a staff that has knowledge and passion about the riding and skating.

Here are a few tips to finding core employees beginning with your companies application.

1. Customize the application: The application is the first interaction you and your potential employee have. Let them know you are looking for employees that are passionate about this, and you expect them to be.

- Remove things like - Random Drug Testing | Military Stuff | Traffic Citation History

- Add Things like - Why do you want to work for Snowboard Revolution? | How many days a year do you skateboard? | How many days a year do you snowboard? | What Snow/skate shops have you worked with in the past?

2. Know where to search for potential employees:

- The best place to find potential employees for your skate and snowboard company is in the snow/skate shops. Stop by your local shop and you will be surprised on the potential you can find there.

- Try websites like Malakye.com

3. Don’t underestimate the KIDS!

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