Although the majority of hospitality professionals work directly in the hotel or restaurant and are guest-facing, there are still plenty of corporate opportunities! Whether you’re new to the corporate world, or coming back into an office after working from home for many years, it’s great to know what to expect and how to act professionally …
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Table of Contents The ‘Why’ of personal references The ‘Who’ of personal references You’ve made it to the final round of interviewing, and have a good feeling about getting that offer, but there’s one more step you’ll likely go through – giving references. You’ll likely get asked for a couple of professional references, like coworkers, …
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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 interested in others Be a good listener Be true to yourself Be patient Follow up Say the word ‘networking,’ and some people immediately experience a case of the heebie-jeebies. The idea of getting out there and making conversation with others doesn’t have to be a cringe-worthy event. After all, as a …
Table of Contents There is no diversity on the leadership team They focus too strongly on “fun” benefits No training is offered Your future manager wants someone who thinks like them or the rest of the team They’re not using inclusive language They don’t have any messages of support on societal issues Questions to ask …
Table of Contents Be Transparent Use Chronological Over Functional Format Don’t Apply to Every Job Posting Don’t Call Incessantly to Follow Up on an Application Drop the Objective, Add a Summary Add a Clearly Defined Skills Section Research Salary Ranges Sometimes, Our Team is Short-Staffed and Overworked Too I chat with recruiters frequently and I …
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Table of Contents Reservation Specialist Guest Service Representative Sales Manager Software Engineer Systems Analyst Human Resources Manager Revenue Manager Hospitality professionals who want to work from a home office or enjoy the lifestyle of a digital nomad have several possible roles to choose from. Of course, hospitality roles like housekeeping, maintenance, and serving have to …
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Table of Contents Culture-Based Questions Personal Questions for the Interviewer Position Specific Questions Company-Specific Questions Bonus: Questions You Should Never Ask One of the most important final steps of every interview that you will go through is to always ask the interviewer a few questions at the end. You want to seem interested, and engaged …
Table of Contents Put Yourself in the Hiring Manager’s Shoes What is a Results-Oriented Resume? What Kind of Results Can Go On a Resume? Revenue or Sales Positive Reviews Awards or Commendations Improvements That You Spearheaded Events That You Organized or Served Training That You Provided Results Win Over Tasks A resume that focuses on …
Women comprise a minority of executive and C-Suite positions in the hospitality industry, as Peggy Berg, founder of the Castell Project, shared with Hcareers. Nevertheless, these leadership positions are accessible to women as many hotel companies – both publicly traded and independent – include women among their top ranks. Here, Hcareers features a sampling of …
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