Many people in the hospitality industry have switched jobs frequently. If you haven’t stayed with an employer for more than a few months, you’re not alone. However, employers sometimes view frequent “job hopping” as a red flag, so if your resume indicates several jobs move in a short period of time you may be asked …
Monthly Archives: April 2018
The Risks of Getting Too Personal at Work
You spend a lot of time with your coworkers, and by the end of a 10- or 12-hour shift, it can feel like they’re practically family. But there are things you talk about with family or close friends that you shouldn’t talk about in the workplace, no matter how close you feel to your colleagues. …
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12 Ways to Become a Better Hotel Sales Manager
What does a Sales Manager do? Hotel sales managers are responsible for developing business using direct sales, marketing, mailings, and social media to create strategic plans that drive sales revenue for their employer. They must be able to identify areas of opportunity and be familiar with sales training programs, trends in the industry, and tools …
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Top 10 Interview Questions for F&B Manager Jobs
If you’re interviewing for a Food & Beverage Manager position, chances are you already know that your industry knowledge is not going to be the major topic of discussion. Instead, the emphasis here will be on your managerial skills as they pertain to overseeing a team and meeting business objectives. Of course, a manager position also …
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If You Work in Hospitality, How Much Should You Save for Retirement?
Saving for retirement can stretch your budget, especially if you are an hourly, part-time, or contract employee and don’t have retirement benefits at work. But you’ll need to have savings when you reach retirement age, so it’s important to take charge of your retirement planning now even if your employer isn’t providing help. Fortunately, you …
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How to Be Your Own Advocate at Work
It’s time to take charge of your career. That raise or promotion that’s justifiably yours is long overdue – you just haven’t had the nerve to ask for it. Advocating for yourself in the workplace can be stressful and awkward since many people are unsure of how to assert themselves or bring attention to their …
How to Write a Good Resume Objective
The objective is an often-overlooked resume section. When it’s written well, it can characterize you as a good match for a job. But objectives that don’t follow best practices can detract from your application and appear unprofessional. Here’s what an objective is for when you need one, and what it should include. What is a …
Aggregator 101: How Do Aggregators Work for Job Sites?
Job aggregators are a key component in successful online recruitment. Industry-specific job boards, like Hcareers, utilize aggregators to boost the performance of our job postings and reach a larger qualified applicant pool for our employers. But, exactly how do job sites utilize aggregators to reach applicants? Here are some of the most common questions HR …
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Calling All Students! Here’s How to Land a Great Summer Job in Hospitality
Seasonal work is a great way to have fun, make important contacts, and earn some money over your summer break. There are plenty of opportunities to work in hospitality during the peak, summer vacation time. You may want to consider a resort, a cruise line, a restaurant, event planning, or an activities coordinator job. In …
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What Is the Best Way to Quit Your Job?
Maybe you just started this job and now you realize it’s a bad fit for you…or maybe you work in a small company and you’re team might suffer from being understaffed when you leave… or maybe you’d like to go back to school full time. Regardless of why you’re leaving, it’s very important to leave …