Table of Contents It’s one of the world’s fastest-growing industries (and it’s never going away) You can make a real difference in guest’s lives You don’t have to settle for low pay You won’t be limited to just a couple of employers or fields Whether you need to start your career quickly and with little …
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There’s truth in the advice your parents gave you to work hard, always do your best, get along, and be willing to go the extra mile. If you’re a hard worker in the hospitality industry, it’s likely you’ll be rewarded and promoted quickly. Tips to get promoted quickly: 1. Work hard and …
The recruitment process can be costly, so any business that wants to try to get it right the first time with a minimum of disruption. So what exactly can you be doing before a vacancy even exists, or once your search is on, to attract and hire the best people for your business? As an example, …
Even in a down market, job seekers and employees are not powerless or without recourse. In fact, you have more control over your career circumstances than you might think. I’ve developed 20 specific strategies and tactics that consistently generate powerful results for job seekers, even when it seems that “no one’s hiring.” 1. Network, network, …
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Table of Contents Take a long, hard look at your current orientation program Solicit feedback from recent trainees Hit the highlights, skip the fine print Give new hires a cheat sheet Don’t be afraid to have some fun HR experts contend that a new employee’s first day on the job can set the course for …
Trying to be a hotel manager is not as simple as it once was. For a job that previously involved simply being good at talking to people, the job of a hotel manager has spread to a large number of responsibilities and tasks over the years. In order to ensure that you are putting the …
Table of Contents Why Should Employers Upgrade Staff Skills? What Kind of Training Will Work for My Business? The best investment you’ll ever make in your hospitality or food service business is in your staff. Investing in people is just good business, with returns that far outweigh the cost of training and upgrading skills. “You’d …
Imagine for a moment that an exceptional job candidate is about thirty minutes into an important job interview. The candidate, whom we’ll call Joe, and the hiring manager seemed to have hit it off almost from the start. Joe has nailed every job-related question the hiring manager has thus far asked him. Because the hiring …
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You’ve sent out dozens of resumes. You’ve been through several pre-interview screenings over the phone. Now you’ve finally received a request for an in-person interview and your anxiety is through the roof. Will they like you? Will you get the job? Is it a good job? Should you wait for a better job? When all …
Finding the right Social Media balance takes more than just knowing how to update your profiles. Firing off quick Twitter updates or Facebook comments will not get you noticed on job boards or help you find open positions. If you’re not receiving the right kind of attention through Social Media, you should change your strategy. …
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