Modeling a work ethic and teaching youngsters the ins and outs of a day job, are noble goals. We even celebrate, “Take Your Sons and Daughters to Work Day” in our country – but it happens just once a year. Beyond this annual event, bringing kids to your workplace may be viewed as a disruption, or …
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Even those who are in the consummate customer service field of hospitality gripe about their job. Whether it’s those just starting out in non-management roles like housekeeping or the front desk, or those in more skilled posts such as sales and finance, there will always be problems that need attention and fixing. Read on for …
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In the vast and segmented world of hospitality, standing out from the crowd as an organization in effort to attract top tier talent requires strategic branding efforts more than ever today. Simply posting jobs and expecting qualified applicants in return, is no longer enough when it comes to hiring. Increasingly, shrewd hoteliers are realizing the benefits …
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Norwegian Cruise Line President and CEO Andy Stuart recently sat down with Hcareers to break down his own career path and explain what it takes for any dedicated hospitality professional to become a leader in the workplace and make it to the pinnacle of the hospitality industry. Q: What discipline was your bachelor’s degree in? At …
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Your resume has the power to make or break your candidacy on the spot. That said, savvy job seekers correctly focus tremendous attention on the pertinent experience and details necessary to include in this document. They perfect their wording, spell-check and invite others to proofread it before sending it off to prospective employers. However, oftentimes, there …
It’s time to take charge of your career. That raise or promotion that’s justifiably yours is long overdue – you just haven’t had the nerve to ask for it. Advocating for yourself in the workplace can be stressful and awkward since many people are unsure of how to assert themselves or bring attention to their …
Behind the lavish buffets and alluring pool bars on-site at hotels and resort properties, there is a hierarchy of food and beverage (F&B) staff from restaurant management to sous chefs and bartenders to sommeliers aiming to serve, please and earn a living. For those in high-income roles in this field, the career paths may vary, …
Hiring managers must feel like hitting the snooze button when reading cover letters that begin with this commonplace salutation, wouldn’t you? You might even stand to lose points with some employers if you address a recruitment staffer in such a non-personal tone, as the company culture may not warrant it. Instead, you might come across as if …
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So much in life comes down to mindset. It’s amazing how the most dreaded of experiences can mask a great opportunity, depending upon one’s attitude. Such is the case with cover letter writing. There are several reasons so many people dislike this writing task, which also happens to be an essential tool in the job …
As hotel guests sip cocktails poolside, enjoying R&R, it’s the job of hotel managers to make sure such stays are pleasant and go off without a hitch. To this end, a GM’s responsibilities range from managing employees to ensuring that a property is efficiently running and making a healthy profit. In this people-pleasing, service industry, …
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