Is the hiring for all Quiksilver U.S. operations centralized?
All the hiring is processed through the headquarters office. As far as recruiting goes, we have a central recruiting office. If were hiring for companies such as DC or Mervin the process is a little bit different. Well meet with the Hiring Manager(s) for each opening to gain a thorough understanding of the ideal candidate for the job and use that information to acquire the best talent available. Then all of the specific details are administered through headquarters. In an average year, how many job opportunities open up as a result of growth, turnover, and other related occurrences? Corporate positions are being created at a pretty astounding rate. As a result of our rapid growth last year we have planned to create nearly 90 new positions for 2005. Are there particular professions in which it is difficult to find talented, top-tier individuals? Definitely. Sport Tech cutting edge materials for apparel & outerwear – is a new category were getting into and difficult to find people who kn
