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This video is by  Carolyn Bigda, Money Magazine check it out – How to prepare for a job interview

• Dress appropriately and conservatively. Suits are safe.

• Shake hands firmly.

• Make eye contact.

• Develop a sales pitch about yourself. Use specific examples of your work and mention key points that will appeal to your interviewer.

• Practice this sales pitch until it’s routine and easy to deliver calmly and with sincerity.

• If you were fired from your last job, be honest, but positive. No negative remarks about the former employer.

• Say you’re looking for the next opportunity, the place to take the next step in your career, or that you’re looking to apply your skills in a different way.

Downers Grove, Il- Gecko Hospitality is pleased to announce Victoria Epstein as the new Franchise Partner for Gecko Hospitality in the state of Minnesota. Victoria started in the restaurant business at the age of 14 and began managing private restaurants by the age of 21.

Victoria Spent 3 years in QSR opening several restaurants for Donatos Pizza and quickly climbed the ranks to General Manager. After that, she spent the next 5 years with Bertucci’s where she gained experience as a training General Manager and Managing Partner. She then spent time as a General Manager with Ruby Tuesday.

Victoria quickly discovered her ” entrepreneurial spirit” and began investing in real estate.

Victoria’s entrepreneurial spirit, go- getter mentality, along with her love and experience in the business are what make recruiting a perfect fit.

Victoria currently lives in the suburbs of Philadelphia with her husband, Adam, 13 year old daughter, Kayla and 6 year old son, Ryan.

In her spare time she enjoys year round scuba diving, playing golf, and spending time with her family. She also spends time volunteering all over the world in places such as Uganda Africa, Mexico, local needed areas, and teaching 5th and 6th grade girls at her local church.

Gecko Hospitality is very excited with the operations and recuiting experience Victoria brings to the organization and looks forward to several years of success.

Gecko Hospitality is the largest hospitality recruiter in the US. The firm partners with top restaurants, hotels and casinos to help them identify the best management personnel for their properties. Gecko has 37 regional offices and a team of more than 120 hospitality recruiters covering all 50 states and Canada.

Downers Grove, Il- Gecko Hospitality is pleased to announce Scott Radel as the new Franchise Partner for Gecko Hospitality in the state of Ohio. Scott is a native of Ohio and attended grade school thru College in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Shortly after graduation armed with a bachelor degree in Human Resources, Scott moved to Columbus, Ohio and started to work at McDonald’s Corporation. Over the course of the next twenty years, Scott worked in both Restaurant Operations and Human Resources in Ohio and at a National level.

A great opportunity presented itself to Scott at the end of 2002 to join a private high growth restaurant company to design and lead the human resources function. During the next two and half years, Claddagh Irish Pubs grow from 5 locations to 16 across the Midwest, including 6 in Ohio. Hiring over 100 managers during this period, Scott was became skilled at recruitment and worked with Gecko Hospitality as a primary supplement for hiring needs.

Before joining Gecko in 2010, Scott spent 5 years working for a national property management company as the Director of Human Resources for Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and Indiana. Key to success over the years is the ability to work closely with operations partner to drive business success and reward team members for their efforts. Scott has always enjoyed the youth and spirit of the hospitality industry on the front lines. Excited to bring over thirty years of experience and hands on expertise to Gecko in the Buckeye state; matching needs of companies with career goals of candidates.

Gecko Hospitality is very excited with the operations and recuiting experience Scott brings to the organization and looks forward to several years of success.

About Gecko Hospitality

Gecko Hospitality is the largest hospitality recruiter in the US. The firm partners with top restaurants, hotels and casinos to help them identify the best management personnel for their properties. Gecko has 37 regional offices and a team of more than 120 hospitality recruiters covering all 50 states and Canada.