Table of Contents The People Person The Lone Wolf The Creative Thinker The Analytical Thinker We know that many factors go into your job search, from salary and stability to location and professional development. But arguably one of the most important factors is enjoyment. Do you love your work, or are you just working to …
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When you need to fill a position, you probably do the same thing that decades and decades of hiring managers and recruiters before you have done: write a job description. Yet while this basic task hasn’t changed, almost everything else about the recruiting landscape has. If you don’t adapt to the times, you’ll be handicapping …
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There are multiple paths to becoming a chef. Maybe you started as a bus person, worked up to a chef’s assistant, got promoted to a line cook, and now have finally earned the official “chef” title. Alternatively, you could have undergone professional chef’s training, completed an apprenticeship, or even gotten a four-year degree. But by …
Pop quiz: Which one of these professionals most likely works in hospitality? A) a chefB) an HR directorC) an accountantD) a software engineerE) a massage therapist In fact, the answer is all of them! You might be surprised by the huge diversity of roles in this industry—many of which have nothing to do with food. If you’re looking …
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It doesn’t matter what your title is: If you work at a hotel, one of your major responsibilities is to make your boss’s life easier. Reducing their workload helps them focus on the things that really matter—so the entire hotel runs more smoothly. Plus, your boss will definitely notice how helpful you’re being. Not only …
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Just for a second, pretend you’re a hospitality recruiter. You’re looking for entry-level employees for a brand-new hotel—so you start combing LinkedIn, looking on social media, and asking your connections for referrals. You end up going with an awesome candidate who not only sent in a great application but also had a strong LinkedIn profile …
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You’re completely confident a promotion is on its way. After all, your manager said he’d been really impressed with your recent progress—plus, he scheduled a “performance review” for next week even though it’s not the end of the quarter. So, when your coworker Anne is promoted and you’re not, you’re completely stunned. What did Anne have …
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Being a millennial isn’t exactly a good thing when it comes to the job search. After all, millennials are usually labeled as entitled, pampered, lazy, and obnoxious—not exactly traits you want the hiring manager to associate you with. So, you’ve got two options. Option #1: Ignore the “millennial” issue completely and hope the employer doesn’t …
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There are now more phones in the world than there are people. And while this change is impacting every industry, it’s especially relevant in hospitality. Thanks to new advancements like mobile booking, mobile “remotes,” and mobile location-triggered content, hotels can take the guest experience to the next level. Check out how hospitality has gone high-tech …
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As a hotel manager, you know the importance of honest, constructive reviews—after all, you’re constantly searching for ways to improve your guest feedback program. But how much time and energy do you spend improving your employee feedback program? If you’re still using all the methods hotel managers were using 10 years ago, it’s time to …
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