Job seekers poised for a position in the hotel industry need to answer an important question that could affect their entire career path: choose a small boutique hotel or a large national branded hotel? Some job seekers perform better in one or the other environment, while others can easily make the switch from one type …
Monthly Archives: November 2019
How To Match Your Skills With The Employer’s Requirements
While most hospitality employers have a few things in common—their bottom line depends on satisfied customers, for example—they are anything but identical. Much like snowflakes, each hotel or restaurant is at least somewhat unique and has needs that vary based on size, location, and other characteristics. Keep this in mind and it’s easy to see …
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Industry-Leading Hcareers Relaunches Platform, Introducing Proprietary Fit Score to Expertly Match Hospitality Employers and Job Seekers
PR Newswire PRESS RELEASE | November 12, 2019 View Original Post Here CHICAGO, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Hcareers, the leading career resource serving the hospitality industry, announced the relaunch of its platform, now utilizing AI-powered technology that will match individuals with roles that fit them best and encourage longevity, retention, and growth. Studies show that salary, benefits, …
12 Ways to Become a Better Hotel Sales Manager
Table of Contents What Does a Sales Manager Do? What Skills and Experiences Do You Need to Be Successful? What can you do to be a better sales manager or increase your chances of being hired? What Does a Sales Manager Do? Hotel Sales Managers are responsible for developing business using direct sales, marketing, mailings, and …
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Pros & Cons: Working at Big Hotels vs. Small Hotels
Table of Contents Large Hotel Pros Small Hotel Pros Large Hotel Cons Small Hotel Cons Sometimes larger is better—like winning a larger lottery jackpot or getting the largest slice of grandma’s pumpkin pie. Other times, smaller is where it’s at—like a smaller bill from the dentist or being part of a smaller pool of candidates …
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5 Jobs You’re Qualified for After Being a Bartender
Table of Contents Brand Sales Representative Cocktail Caterer General Manager Liquor Sales Representative Wine and Spirits Merchandiser Hard work, responsibility, creativity, and personality—bartending involves a lot more than just serving drinks to patrons. Successful bartenders must be able to establish instant rapport with multiple customers, memorize recipes for hundreds of cocktails, and even dream up …
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8 Common Problems Hotel Employees Have (And How They Fix Them)
Even those who are in the consummate customer service field of hospitality gripe about their job. Whether it’s those just starting out in non-management roles like housekeeping or the front desk, or those in more skilled posts such as sales and finance, there will always be problems that need attention and fixing. Read on for …
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