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Job Interview Tools: Employee Handbook One of the best ways to win a job interview is by showing your skills, not just telling what you can do. It also leaves something tangible other than your resume. The first rule of thumb is offer, but do not force. This is not the time to be pushy.…
Read MoreHospitality Manager Resume Mistakes That Cost You the Job (and How to Fix Them)
As a career coach, it amazes me how many hospitality managers resumes not only have mistakes, but red flags. They don’t know what information they need to present to the job interview professional. I often coach managers and have found some interesting mistakes that they repeat. Here are some ways that your resume can cost…
Read MoreThinking About a Career Change? Ask Yourself These Questions
Job hopping is a common topic these days, especially with millennials’ reputation for not staying put very long. On average, people in this age group change hospitality jobs four times within their first 10 years out of college. Often, “job hopping” has a negative connotation, especially to older generations. But regularly hospitality changing jobs has…
Read MoreTips To Have a Successful Video Job Interview
Are you preparing for your next video job interview? It is becoming more common for companies to conduct online interviews through video platforms such as Zoom, GoToMeeting, WebEx, and Skype. You might think a video interview is casual or informal; however, it is just as important as an in-person interview. Below are tips to have…
Read MoreHospitality Recruiters asking about Gaps in Your Resume
How to Handle Resume Gaps When Speaking with a Recruiter In today’s hiring market, resume gaps are far more common—and far less damaging—than they used to be. Hospitality recruiters understand that life happens: businesses close, priorities shift, and sometimes people step back to retool their skills. What matters most isn’t the gap itself, but how…
Read MoreManagement Job Search Forcing You to Relocate?
Management Job Search can force a candidate to search across the state, or across the entire USA. Ready to relocate but having a tough time finding an out-of-town job? Long-distance job hunting can be stressful and overwhelming, and it’s challenging to attract the attention of employers when you’re competing with local talent. Fortunately, a little…
Read MoreWords Never To Use in a Job Interview
Any management candidate will tell you that it is hard enough to survive the job interview process without making blunders which can alter the meaning or intent of the message you are trying to convey. The problem is that there are many single words that are easily misunderstood, or create a personal perception in the…
Read MoreRestaurant Manager Job Interview : System Theory
This article continues our ‘job interview’ series for restaurant managers who are working up the ladder into a hospitality management or director position. No hotel or restaurant runs smoothly without a plan. Many qualified restaurant management candidates lose the job—not because they lack experience, but because they don’t understand what kind of information the interviewer…
Read More3 Long-Term Benefits of Working With a Hospitality Recruiter
In the hospitality industry, people are everything. Superior employees with outstanding aptitude and attitudes help ensure your organization thrives. A hospitality recruiter helps you find top-tier talent, whether you have an opening for an executive, chef, or sales manager. Reasons to Work With a Hospitality Recruiter The benefits of working with a hospitality recruiter go…
Read MoreGet Noticed! Add These Things to Your LinkedIn Profile
If you’re a restaurant manager, hotel general manager, or an experienced hospitality professional ready for your next move, your LinkedIn profile should do more than summarize your résumé—it should position you as a top candidate for higher-level hospitality jobs. Recruiters and owners often decide who to contact based on what they see in the first…
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