Although unemployment has decreased steadily since April, there are still millions of hospitality professionals who are searching for a job or furloughed waiting to return to work. And, although it may feel like there’s not much you can do to advance your career at this point, having some extra time on your hands each day …
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If you’re preparing to level up your career in the hospitality industry into a more senior position, there are plenty of great career paths in mid-level management or supervisory roles throughout the hotel and restaurant industries. The job interview for these positions will likely include a combination of traditional skill- or knowledge-based questions and also …
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If you’re new to the hospitality industry and on the hunt for the right entry-level job to start your career, it’s helpful to know what to expect when you walk into the interview. As with any job interview, you’ll want to do a little research beforehand on the establishment and the expectations of the role, …
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Over the last three weeks, thousands of hotel establishments, from small, family-owned businesses to large, big-brand properties, have shuttered doors due to the coronavirus pandemic. Many of these closures are temporary as the properties plan to reopen when the threat-level decreases and consumer demand returns. For others who can’t sustain the loss, it could mean …
Due to the devastating effect, the coronavirus pandemic is having on the U.S. economy, in March, jobless claims soared to record-breaking heights, and on April 1, ADP and Moody’s Analytics released a workforce report that forecasts tens of millions more in job losses in the coming weeks. More dire estimates of job losses anticipate upwards …
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