New Job Not Working Out? The Best Way to Quit a Job You Just Started

You started a new job a couple of weeks ago, and at first, you were excited about it. But after spending some time at your new workplace, you feel that you can’t continue working there. Quitting a job right after you’ve started is definitely not ideal, but when the new job makes you miserable or …

8 Ways to Spot a Fake Restaurant Review

Fake reviews are a major headache for restaurateurs. You work hard to promote your restaurant’s reputation online, but a malicious actor can manipulate your brand image by submitting fake entries on review sites. These phony reviews may look just like reviews left by real guests, and it’s hard to spot them. In fact, research has …

How to Write a Non-Traditional Cover Letter

Is the “traditional cover letter” dead? Maybe. You still need one, but not in the tired old cookie-cutter format explaining how you’re “goal-oriented” and an “overachiever.” Many hiring managers are so swamped with hundreds of resumes and applications, particularly in entry-level positions, that they are just looking for ways to reduce the pile. Some have …

8 Ways Hotel Managers Can Motivate Their Employees

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every employee showed up to work engaged and energized? Some employees may already have an enthusiastic attitude, but often it’s up to the manager to motivate employees. There are several ways to motivate people you supervise. The common theme of these strategies is that you express confidence in your employees’ …

6 Ways to Improve Your Tech Skills on the Job

Too often, it’s taken for granted that we’re all tech fluent. But that isn’t the case for everyone and moreover, degrees of fluency varies among all of us. So perhaps you’re highly experienced with Microsoft Publisher and you’ve had a Facebook account for years, but you need to learn more about the technology that powers …

How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work

Do you ever look around your office and think you’re the least capable person there? Do you ever feel like you didn’t earn your success? Experiencing occasional doubts about your work abilities is completely normal, and if these thoughts are few and far between, there’s likely no reason to worry about them. But if you …

6 of the Best Entry-Level Jobs in the Hospitality Industry

If you’re considering a career in hospitality, then you likely already know that it’s an industry rife with opportunities. Not only is hospitality a global business, but it’s also multifaceted. There’s the option of working on the property or at the corporate level, in food and beverage, the spa, revenue management, or marketing – to …

Learn to Navigate Difficult Conversations at Work

It’s never easy to have “difficult conversations” at work. But sometimes it’s best to get things out in the open so they can be resolved and everyone can move forward productively. What kinds of conversations are we talking about? Things like asking for a pay raise, discussing a disappointing performance review, working with a team member …

9 Ways to Get Your Social Media Accounts Ready for the Job Market

You’re applying for jobs, and your resume and cover letter are polished and ready to go. But what about your social media profiles? Employers often look beyond application materials and consider your online presence when they make hiring decisions. Follow these steps to prepare your Twitter, Facebook, and other social profiles for your job search. …