If you work in any area of hospitality services, one thing is certain: you don’t work alone. If you work in a large resort, you may have thousands of co-workers. If you work in a small restaurant, your co-workers may be like family to you. The point is, that hospitality services, food services, and casino …
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In an environment where the clients are as diverse as the services you have to offer, a hotel sales career is guaranteed to deliver diversity and excitement every day. Hospitality sales is a creative and challenging occupation, as you are creating someone’s life away from home. A career in hotel sales is dynamic, consisting of …
Anyone familiar with the movie “Office Space” knows the phrase “a case of the Mondays” (as well as the freedom that can be found in bashing a copier with a baseball bat.) But how about a case of Sundays? The weekend is supposed to be a time of relaxation and rejuvenation before another five days …
The destructive myth of the manager who can handle everything and anything on her own continues to loom large in the imagination of many leaders in the hospitality industry. Because the hospitality business requires that managers oversee a carefully-orchestrated staff of dozens, if not hundreds, of workers, it can be tempting to succumb to the …
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Catering, hotel, and restaurant jobs span a broad range of specializations, from sales and marketing to food preparation, management, and culinary arts. These positions give individuals the opportunity to work in a variety of environments, both domestic and global, including five-star hotels, military camps, casual dining, and corporate settings. Most positions also offer a strong …
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The end of the job interview can be the beginning of a new opportunity. Virtually every seasoned job hunter has had the unpleasant experience of an interview that goes awry in its last moments. Seemingly without warning, things can suddenly drift off course, ending in awkward silences, nervous smiles, and stammered goodbyes—and leaving you uncertain …
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While hospitality careers are popular for the many personal and professional rewards they offer, it is possible for employees to become overwhelmed by the demands of working in such a fast-paced, hectic environment. Thankfully, you can excel in your hospitality job while avoiding burnout caused by long hours, stress, and a demanding position! Are you …
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For some people, networking is like pulling teeth. It’s awful, you dread it and it’s painful. Believe it or not, though, we’re always networking, every day. You meet people, you chat, you offer help and you ask questions. That’s really all there is to it. So, what can you do to make it a little …
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Table of Contents Get Prepped Ace Your Interview Do Follow Up Hiring managers are not only looking at your resume in the job interview or considering the skills you have, but they are also sizing you up by the level of interest in the position and overall sense of confidence you project when they meet …
In many areas, the demand for workers in the hospitality industry varies significantly from season to season. Coastal locales often need extra hands during the busy summer months, while mountain towns and ski resorts usually seek additional staff during the fall and winter. Because of the seasonal variation in the demand for extra staff, many …
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