There are several reasons why you might feel the need to resign, this could be due to a new job, a change of location, a toxic workplace experience, studies, etc. As humans, we also naturally crave growth and advancement. It is always okay to make the decision to want to leave your present workplace. In …
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So you nailed the interview, and now you have an unread email in your inbox titled job offer. You’ve been thinking about the salary and are wondering, “Do I want to negotiate a higher salary?” Did you know there are other things you can negotiate (besides salary)? Learning how to negotiate builds confidence, shows your …
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Forming friendships at work can make any job more satisfying and productive. In fact, many career professionals confirmed that having friendships at work superseded most job benefits, after their paycheck. But in addition to the benefits, there are potential pitfalls to growing too close with work friends. Examples include close-knit relationships that can be perceived …
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Do you know that asking some thoughtful questions at the end of your interview is a simple way to show your enthusiasm for the job? Yes, it is. In seeking a job, it’s important to remember that an interview isn’t just an opportunity for the employer to find out if you are a suitable candidate …
Table of Contents Be Punctual Dress Professionally Remain Calm Smile Maintain Eye Contact Speak Slowly and Clearly Listen Carefully Ask Intelligent Questions An interview establishes more than just whether or not you can maintain a professional appearance but also what makes you, you. It’s a chance to show your personality and make a connection with …
Table of Contents Concierge Front Desk Agent Housekeeper Porter Waiter/Waitress It is absolutely a great move for hospitality students to gain some working experience while still in school. If you are a hospitality student and are unsure which role to look out for, this is the right blog post for you. In this blog post, …
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Table of Contents Why You Need Communication Skills How to Communicate Properly Be Confident Be Respectful Mind Your Tone & Volume Be an Active Listener Be Ready to Adapt Communication in the workplace is one of the most important aspects of any business. In fact, some companies will go as far as to spend money …
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Table of Contents Social Anxiety: What It Means Hospitality Jobs for Those with Social Anxiety Wanting a successful career in hospitality while you deal with social anxiety can seem nearly impossible. The good news is that it is absolutely possible. Almost everyone has experienced some sort of anxiety before. Meeting someone’s parents, a job interview, …
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Table of Contents The Importance Who? When & How? Basic Tips An Example Did you know that the more complete your LinkedIn profile is, the more LinkedIn makes you visible in the algorithm? Part of that is the LinkedIn recommendations, and LinkedIn rewards those who have more than three recommendations. So then who should you …
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Table of Contents Job Offer Deadline: The Reason Why How to Ask For An Extension Job offers often come with a deadline attached. If you are interviewing with multiple companies, you can find it stressful working your way through these deadlines. Of course, you need enough time to think through the job offers you got, …
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