A Day in the Life of a Pastry Chef

Table of Contents Education and training Job responsibilities Pros and cons Is it right for you? From the outside looking in, being a pastry chef seems like a pretty sweet job. From developing and testing new and inventive dessert recipes to sampling some of the world’s finest ingredients, confections, and sweets, there is, admittedly, much …

8 Ways to Stand Out During an Interview

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 …

5 Ways to Stay Motivated During Your Hospitality Job Search

Table of Contents Try setting (small) tangible goals Get a job search buddy Improve your skills (or at least stay current) Blow off a little steam Harness the power of rejection For those seeking employment, the coming weeks and months will bring unprecedented challenges. The uncertain outlook will require patience, resilience, adaptability, and the ability …

20 Habits of Highly Effective Job Seekers

Even in a down market, job seekers and employees are not powerless or without recourse. In fact, you have more control over your career circumstances than you might think. I’ve developed 20 specific strategies and tactics that consistently generate powerful results for job seekers, even when it seems that “no one’s hiring.” 1. Network, network, …

5 Things a Billionaire Taught Me About Job Hunting

Table of Contents Anyone Can Be an Entrepreneur It’s Always Day One A Million People Can Do Your Job. What Makes You So Special? Beware of Success, it Breeds Arrogance. Arrogance Precedes Massive Failure Take Risks When Others Take Refuge Weak Links are Critical Life is good if you are Reid Hoffman. The self-made billionaire …

7 Deadly Errors that Can Ruin a Hospitality Job Search

Table of Contents Searching Without Organization Forgetting to Check Your References Choosing to Close Off Job Options Avoiding Temporary Jobs Using Your Work Email on Your Resume Not Utilizing Networking Resources Failing to Send Out a Thank You Note It’s very easy to make mistakes while job searching. Even seasoned professionals can struggle in the …

How to Succeed During a Behavioral Interview

Table of Contents What Are Behavioral Interviews? What Should You Expect During a Behavioral Interview? How to Prepare Using the STAR Method Q: Tell me about a time you stepped up at work to help other colleagues Behavioral interviews attempt to predict your future on-the-job behavior based on your past on-the-job (and other) behavior. Using …

3 Resume Keyword Mistakes

Table of Contents What are Resume Keywords? 3 Common Misuses of Keywords Keyword Underuse Keyword Overuse Unrelated Keywords Appropriate resume keyword use is a big deal for job seekers. Many employers now use some form of scanning software, known as an applicant tracking system, as an initial screener that helps them determine which candidates are …

Spa Industry Employment: Who, What, and Where

Table of Contents Types of Spas Types of Spa Jobs The Future of the Spa Industry Joining the Spa Industry If you’re considering joining the spa industry, chances are you already know that it’s one of the most fulfilling and unique job environments available today. But did you know there are literally dozens of positions …

6 Great Work-From-Home (Remote) Jobs in Hospitality

Reservation Sales Agent Business Development Manager Area Sales Manager eCommerce Manager Digital Marketing Manager Revenue Manager While remote (think: work from home) hospitality jobs existed before the pandemic, 2023 remote work in hospitality is now (even after things have gotten somewhat back to normal) 3x more popular than it was prior to March 2020 (citing …