You’ve been focused on finding just the right job for you. Now you think you’ve found it and the interview process begins. However, you’re scared silly. Well, that’s okay. Getting the interview jitters is not unusual, even when you’re confident that your skills and talents are the perfect fit. Here are eight tips for eliminating …
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When it comes to interviewing new employees, few terms are bandied about as often—and misunderstood as much—as the elusive “culture fit.” Some hiring managers interpret culture fit as people that they could see as future friends. But that’s not what it means at all. A strong company culture is simply the way that the team …
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Sales and marketing often work hand in hand, and as a result hotels and restaurants often have one position that oversees both, the Director of Sales and Marketing. What does a Director of Sales and Marketing do? Directors of Sales and Marketing oversee the sales and marketing departments of the establishment. They are responsible for …
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In our modern business world, having a professional, great quality headshot is very important. Your headshot is your first introduction to your future employers or clients. A professional headshot is a photograph that shows the face of a person. The goal of a business headshot is to convey professionalism. This is often accomplished through the …
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In September, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 0.4% decline in the unemployment rate, with “notable job gains in leisure and hospitality.” While the report further states “the number of persons not in the labor force who currently want a job was six million in September,” it remains a job …
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The online personality assessment can be a useful tool for efficiently screening, assessing and recruiting potential new hires. Hiring managers can glimpse negative personality traits and even use results to forecast a candidate’s future job performance. This standardized data can provide practical insights into how well a candidate will fit into the company culture and …
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Some industries require years of schooling or advanced degrees to make a career possible. But in hospitality, there are enormous opportunities to achieve career success simply by working hard and climbing the ranks. In fact, one poll showed that over half of hotel managers started their careers in hourly, entry-level positions. And 90% of restaurant …
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There are many different jobs and people working in a restaurant or hotel kitchen and although everyone helps each other, every position also has its specific stations and responsibilities. Line cooks and prep cooks are an essential part of every kitchen, preparing food, maintaining the organization and sanitation of the kitchen, and ensuring food safety. …
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One of the most common challenges employers face in the workplace is the lack of confidence. Interestingly, confidence plays a vital role in your career development. For you to gain visibility and prove yourself as being capable of great skills and knowledge, you need to have a great confidence level. To be successful in your …
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A great manager can be the difference between so-so team performance and a stellar one. Unfortunately, many managers—especially first-time managers—don’t feel adequately prepared to lead. But management skills can be improved with some strong communication principles and a collaborative attitude. Follow these five tips to become a better manager on this National Boss’s Day. Check …
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