Despite the desirability of experience as a “wish list item” on any hiring manager’s checklist, job seekers, especially those over forty, often fear losing out to their younger competitors. Notwithstanding protection from anti-discrimination laws, a few creative strategies can transform your resume into a powerful document that not only showcases your hard-earned experience but also …
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The development of a company brand to create trust between the business and consumers has consistently been a high priority, not only for the companies themselves but for the marketers and agencies charged with the responsibility of conveying such a message. A well-known and respected brand can create a loyal customer following who is dedicated …
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Hiring managers often use personality tests such as DISC, Caliper, or Gallup to see if a potential employee “fits” in the organization. They may even have a benchmark of what a top-performing employee looks like in order to compare and evaluate you. But what if you fail the test? If you take a personality assessment …
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At a time when things are slowly picking up in the hotel industry, employers are becoming increasingly selective with whom they hire. The quality of employees, after all, reflects the quality of service, which in turn determines whether a hotel is going to be successful or not since experience is a consumer’s bottom line. Many hotels …
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