The Millennial Generation, also known as Generation Y, is comprised of around 80 million individuals born between 1980 and 1995. Often painted by the media as tech-savvy yet entitled, there’s no denying that this generation has become a substantial—and essential—part of today’s workforce. In fact, they may even be the best hires for your hotel, …
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It doesn’t matter what your title is: If you work at a hotel, one of your major responsibilities is to make your boss’s life easier. Reducing their workload helps them focus on the things that really matter—so the entire hotel runs more smoothly. Plus, your boss will definitely notice how helpful you’re being. Not only …
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The U.S. hospitality industry employs millions of people—15,376,000 as of January 2016, in fact. And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, it added 458,000 of those positions in the previous year alone. If you’re looking for a career with job security—even in the midst of a worldwide economic crisis—it will be hard to do …
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Just for a second, pretend you’re a hospitality recruiter. You’re looking for entry-level employees for a brand-new hotel—so you start combing LinkedIn, looking on social media, and asking your connections for referrals. You end up going with an awesome candidate who not only sent in a great application but also had a strong LinkedIn profile …
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The cruise ship segment of the hospitality industry is growing. According to Cruise Market Watch, cruise lines added seven new ships in 2015, increasing total passenger capacity by 18,813. Fifteen new cruise ships are scheduled to launch from 2016 to 2017, which will accommodate another 39,637 passengers. With every addition, new crew members are needed …
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Search “hotel management interview questions” and you’ll find hundreds of articles outlining the questions you’ll most likely be asked to answer at your next hotel management interview. This time, we’re turning the tables with 16 questions you can ask. Whether you focus on a specific category of query or mix them all together, the answers …
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You’re completely confident a promotion is on its way. After all, your manager said he’d been really impressed with your recent progress—plus, he scheduled a “performance review” for next week even though it’s not the end of the quarter. So, when your coworker Anne is promoted and you’re not, you’re completely stunned. What did Anne have …
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Being a millennial isn’t exactly a good thing when it comes to the job search. After all, millennials are usually labeled as entitled, pampered, lazy, and obnoxious—not exactly traits you want the hiring manager to associate you with. So, you’ve got two options. Option #1: Ignore the “millennial” issue completely and hope the employer doesn’t …
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