Helpful Hints for Creating an ATS-Friendly Resume

You’ve been applying for jobs and not getting the response you’d hoped for. You’re frustrated because you know you’re qualified. So why aren’t those hiring managers reaching out to you? It may not have to do with your qualifications, but with the way you wrote your resume. It’s probably not passing the electronic ATS test. …

How Job Seekers Can Set Themselves Apart According to Atrium Hospitality’s Jude Reser

Atrium Hospitality is one of the nation’s largest hotel operators and is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. Representing well-known hotel brands like Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Wyndham, Atrium’s national hotel portfolio spans more than 80 hotels in 28 states and 3 million+ square feet of event space. Atrium Hospitality ranked #1 in customer satisfaction among third-party …

Is Culinary School Right for You?

One of the most frequently asked questions about being a chef is if it is necessary to go to a culinary school. It doesn’t come as a surprise because some experiences can be gained by working directly in a restaurant or kitchen, even before acquiring some formal culinary education. So the big question is: “Is …

Feeling Overwhelmed at Work? Here’s What to Do

Having a lot to do at work is usually better than having extensive down time. It means you’re challenging yourself and staying engaged. But sometimes, your workload can grow so large that it tips the scales from challenging to overwhelming. If that happens, you risk suffering from burnout, and your mental health can take a …

What the Interview Process Says About a Potential Job and Employer

As job seekers, we tend to put a lot of pressure on ourselves when it comes to preparing for and going on job interviews. So it can be easy to overlook red flags that point to an employer, job or work environment not being a good fit for you. Realistically, no job will ever meet …

How the Hcareers and Talentcare Partnership Can Help You, According to Founder and CEO, Eric Smith

Hcareers recently sat down with Eric Smith, the founder and CEO of Talentcare, our new ATS partner, about what our new partnership can bring to the industry and our clients when attracting, hiring, and retaining great candidates and employees. Together, we bring a hospitality focused job board that delivers a great ecosystem of talent, industry-specific …

Master the Art of Small Talk: 6 Conversation Starters to Use

Have you ever asked someone what they thought about the weather? Or how their weekend was going? Maybe you asked just to fill the silence, or because you really wanted to know their answer. We’ve all engaged in small talk, one of the most crucial skills in hospitality. What exactly is small talk and why …

Mature Workers – Six Beneficial Reasons for Hiring Them

They may be 50+, but they’re not ready to be put out to pasture. Contrary to popular belief, many older employees are not seeking retirement yet. They are ready, willing and able to keep working, stay productive and contribute to society and/or their community. They like to work! Unfortunately, people in this age bracket, who …