There are many steps included in the job search process, and one of the steps we all have to go through but might not fully understand is the background check. This step usually doesn’t require any additional work from the candidate, the hiring company uses the information from the resume and application to run it, …
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Currently, 98% of large organizations use an applicant tracking system (ATS) as part of their recruitment process. They are used by companies to help their hiring team manage and organize their hiring and recruiting process. The information an ATS pulls for an employer is used to screen candidates, test applicants, schedule interviews, check references, and …
We faced an all-time high unemployment rate this year, at 14.7% in April, and millions of workers found themselves out of work. Hospitality made up the majority of unemployment at, 39.3% in April. We are currently at 6.9% unemployment for all industries and 16.3% hospitality unemployment as of October, so we’ve made progress but unfortunately, …
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What’s the difference between a cover letter and a resume? And do you need both? Even if the job description doesn’t ask for a cover letter, you should always send one. It is your best opportunity to explain why all the facts in your resume along with your current career interests make you the perfect candidate …
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Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry, or you are making a switch to food and beverage-focused roles, there are many paths you can take. There is incredible growth potential in the food service sector, even if you are starting with little to no experience. Consider the following entry-level jobs to get …
When a company is hiring for a specific position, it’s easy to let them know you want the job: You just submit an application. But what if your dream employer doesn’t have any openings? In this case, your goal should be to stay on their radar so that when hiring picks up again, you can …
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It may be time for a promotion or an opportunity to try out another segment of the hospitality industry. When an opening is available within your current company, what kinds of questions should you expect in the internal interview? How can you put your best foot forward and beat the competition for this new role? Even …
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Do you ever find yourself thinking that you’re less qualified than everyone around you, or that you’ve tricked your boss into believing you can do your job well? Do you feel like you’re acting the part of a successful employee and that deep down, you don’t deserve your position? If that sounds familiar, you could …
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The broad category of activities that are referred to as “career development” includes an array of policies and practices that are designed to heighten professional opportunities, growth, and advancement of the course of the entire career cycle. Typically, the most important facets of career development include career planning, education and training, and promotion opportunities. Although …
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We all need to start somewhere and hiring managers looking to fill entry-level positions are well aware of this. So let stress consume you if you don’t have professional experience. There are still plenty of other ways to communicate your job qualifications. Certainly, you don’t want to point out your lack of experience in your …
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