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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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 …
Table of Contents Dont Job Search on the Company Dime Schedule Interviews Around Your Current Work Hours The First Rule of the Job Search Is Don’t Talk About the Job Search Keep It Positive Ethics-shmethics, who needs ‘em? The answer is YOU do, especially if you’re searching for your next job while employed full-time. There …
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Few industries offer the astounding metaphorical ladder-climbing opportunities of the restaurant industry—where dishwashers and servers can work their way up to restaurant managers. This kind of advancement is a reality, not a fairy tale. In fact, according to the National Restaurant Association, 80 percent of all restaurant owners began their industry careers in entry-level positions …
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Graduation is an exciting time in the life of any young professional starting out in the hospitality industry. It’s a time full of possibility and hope, but it’s also a crucial time to plan your start in the business. Now, it’s time to take all of that knowledge you learned in the classroom and apply …
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Whether you intend to look for a new hotel job in the future or just to keep the one you have, you need to keep your online presence clean. According to one survey of employers regarding social media, 60 percent regularly use social networking sites to research job candidates. Forty-one percent even use them to …
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If you want to work within an industry where advancement possibilities are virtually limitless, you’ve made the right choice in hospitality. From dishwashers who’ve become renowned chefs and restauranteurs to housekeepers who’ve worked their way up to the position of general manager, professionals throughout the industry are living their own tales of ever-increasing success. Of …
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Thinking about making a job change? If so, you’re definitely not alone. One survey of U.S. workers found that 22 percent are planning to change employers in 2017. The number was even higher (35 percent) for workers between the ages of 18 and 34, though It’s actually a good time for job seekers of any …
Whether you’re working full-time in a hotel or part-time in a restaurant, you may spend more hours with your coworkers each week than you do with your own family. It’s only natural that you’ll form friendly relationships with at least a few of them, maybe even making a work ‘best friend.’ However, while getting personal …
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If you’ve ever searched for a job before, you know the process takes time. From finding hospitality employers with open positions to customizing resumes, writing cover letters, and practicing for interviews, it’s common for jobseekers to spend much of their free time trying to land a new opportunity. Fortunately, attending a hotel job fair is …
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