Great news! All your job search activities have paid off and you’ve landed a telephone interview with a prospective employer. How to avoid being eliminated during the telephone interview Eighty percent of human communication is body language: eye contact, facial expressions, the way you move your hands, your behaviors, the way you sit or stand, …
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Table of Contents Cracking Body Parts Fiddling With Loose Items Folding Your Arms Leaning Back in Your Chair Swerving in Your Chair Getting in the Interviewer’s Space First impressions mean everything when job seeking. Your resume makes the ultimate first impression since it introduces you and your skills to a prospective employer. If your resume …
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Table of Contents Where You See Yourself in 5 Years Why You’re Looking for a New Job How You Feel About Your Current Company, Boss, or Coworker Your Hobbies Your Work Experience We’re not telling you that it’s okay to lie about everything when you’re in an interview, or even on your resume, but there …
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Having a successful interview is all about preparation. If you can brainstorm answers ahead of time, you’ll feel calm and confident during the actual event. Plus, it’ll be way easier to remember all the key points you want to make. To give you a little extra help, we’re revealing the eleven most common interview questions …
Table of contents Common Introductory and “Get to Know You” Questions Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to work in the hotel industry? Describe your role at the hotel where you are currently employed. Why are you looking to leave your current position? What is your greatest professional weakness? Where do you see …
Table of Contents An Effective Thank-You Note is as Easy as 1,2,3 Offer Thanks…With a Personal Twist Remind Them Why You’re the Right Fit For the Job Seal the Deal With More Thanks 68% of recruiters or hiring managers have said that a candidate writing a thank-you email after an interview DOES matter when they …
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Table Contents What Would Be Considered Your Professional Weakness? What Did You Least Enjoy About Your Previous Job? What Management Style Do You Thrive Under? Why Do You Want This Job? Do You Have Questions? Have you ever been stumped with an interview question? You prepared for weeks or days for this interview but it …
Table of Contents Common Filler Words Answer the Questions on Paper Mirror Technique Record Yourself It’s understood that you should come across as professional in a job interview. Obviously, dressing appropriately is a big part of that, but how you speak is also a sign of your professionalism. You want to come across as confident …
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Table of Contents Search for Keywords Incorporate Require Skills Include Education & Credentials Always Address Requested Information I’m sure you’ve heard me say before that it’s critically important to customize your resume when applying for positions—especially to online job postings. Hundreds of candidates apply to positions posted on job boards, and employers have become very …
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Does this scenario sound familiar? In your search for new employment at a hotel, restaurant, or other hospitality organization, you’ve done your homework in refining your resume and presentation skills and have perhaps even “aced” an interview (or two) in spades. A prospective job offer is within reach; one of the last hurdles remaining is …
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