So, you found another job and you’re ready to move on. Now what? How do you resign in a positive and professional manner so you don’t burn any bridges and can hope for a good reference and to leave on good terms? You never know when you’ll be working with some of the same people again …
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What salary are you expecting? It’s a question that as a job seeker you can expect to answer during a job interview. It gives you the opportunity to ask for what you deserve and negotiate with the company if you don’t think they are offering a realistic salary. Here are some things to keep in …
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Here are some resources to help you feel prepared going into any interview from a great resume, to keeping up with the latest industry news. Resume resources Free resume templates – Crafting a great resume doesn’t mean having access to special software or having to have any graphic design knowledge. Here are some free resources that …
Oftentimes, simple is better. Especially when it comes to your resume. You want to make sure that the content is what the hiring manager is focusing on the content, your skills, work experience, and background instead of the design or your font choices, etc. Let’s start with the basics of your resume. If you are …
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Preparing for a job interview is a time-consuming process as you plan responses to potential questions and research the company with which you’ll interview in order to ask questions of your own. You might also consider regularly reading one of the hospitality industry’s many trade publications. Keeping up with industry news and trends will only …
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What is a group interview? If you haven’t experienced it before, this is where you are brought in to interview alongside other potential candidates for the same position. This is different from a “panel interview” where you are the only candidate and are interviewing with a group of interviewers from the company. Companies do this type of …
If you’re currently on the hunt for your next job, you likely know that you should research the companies to which you’re applying. Then if you’re invited to interview, you should dive even deeper into the company research. But you can also learn a lot about a company just from observing the inner workings of …
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We can never know for sure what questions to expect during a job interview but preparing answers ahead for commonly asked questions is a great way to calm your nerves and get your brain in interview mode which will help you answer any question you may be asked. Keep in mind, however, you don’t want …
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What is an “exit interview?” It’s a conversation with a departing employee and someone from HR (or another third party) to discuss the employee’s history with the company. The purpose is to gain insight into the reasons the employee left and to act on the feedback they’ve given, when appropriate. It’s important because the company …
What do servers do? Servers are responsible for greeting guests, taking orders, and bringing the prepared drinks and food out. They are crucial to guest satisfaction from start to finish by checking in during their meal and taking action to correct any problems. Servers can work in restaurants, hotel dining, cocktail lounges, banquet halls Typical …
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