We recently surveyed our audience to see how they were feeling about COVID and the hospitality industry now that we are months into the pandemic. It’s been a challenging year for the hospitality industry and its workers, and 70% of our respondents said they had gone through an employment change during COVID, which included being laid off, …
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There are many career paths you can take within the hospitality industry, and if your passion is in food and beverage, there are many options you can explore. If you are just starting your career in hospitality and interested in mapping out your career goals, or you already have experience and are working towards a …
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Negotiating your salary with a new employer is always a delicate situation. It may seem uncomfortable or awkward if you don’t have a lot of experience with it. However, there are some guidelines that you can follow in order to better negotiate your pay and that can also help to give you some self-assurance in …
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we surveyed our audience to get their feelings towards how the hospitality industry was going to make it through and whether workers wanted to stay in the industry and continue seeking opportunities if they were furloughed or laid off. Months later, we decided to survey our audience again to see …
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You’ve done all the research, sent in all your paperwork, and are ready to interview in person. You’re prepared with good questions, dressed appropriately and you’ve arrived on time. You’re so busy presenting your best self, you may be overlooking some potential issues that may come up during the interview – red flags that are …
Along with your traditional resume, hiring managers are becoming more interested in viewing videos from prospective candidates to get a better idea of their personality and warmth, especially in the hospitality industry. The whole point of the video is to showcase you… not to focus on the details of your past experience or education. It’s …
Previously, we wrote about how millennials unemployment is one of the highest rates among all generations, and how this could in turn affect millennials sending money towards travel and hospitality. Who are millennials The millennial generation was born between 1980 and 2000, making the oldest millennials 40 years old and the youngest 20 years old. …
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You’re looking for work and many of the applications request a “salary requirement.” Have you thought about how much you need to make for this job to work? Even if this is your very first job, with a little time and effort, you can calculate if the offer is worth it. You can calculate your needs by taking …
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With diversity and inclusion being at the forefront of discussion, many companies are reassessing their recruiting and hiring strategies to attract more diverse employees. We surveyed our audience of hospitality professionals about their thoughts of how diverse the hospitality industry really is and how important it is to them as employees and job seekers. The majority of our respondents …
While you can fill out most parts of a job application by yourself, the references section is the one area where you need to reach out to people you’ve worked with and ask them to recommend you. It may feel scary to ask someone to praise you to a potential employer, but your confidence will …
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