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 In fact, many career professionals confirmed that having friendships at work superseded most job benefits, after their paycheck.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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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 …
When you walk into a room full of strangers, it’s easy to get tongue-tied. Initiating a conversation under these circumstances takes courage—but when you’re prepared with some good questions, it’s very doable. Next time you’re at a networking event, or whenever you meet a new person that you think could be a great career connection, …
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Table of Contents What Exactly is Networking? Seek Out Serendipity Keep It Real Let Your Network Grow Organically Give Back to Your Network It Takes Work to Keep a Network Alive Many people pursuing career paths in the hospitality industry tend to be naturally outgoing types that feel comfortable and confident interacting with others. Chances …
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Table of Contents Why is it important? How to Maintain Relationships with Coworkers/Managers So, you’ve worked with someone for a while. At some point, they will leave the company to get another job. Or, you’ll leave the company to get a different job. Whether you leave or they leave, you may still want to keep …
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Table of Contents Know What You Want Before the Event Tailor Your Pitch to Your Audience Be the Link Listen as Much as You Speak Offer Insight Leave the Conversation with an Action Step Striking up a conversation with a stranger can be intimidating. It may be even worse at a professional networking event, where …
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Looking for a new job is tough. There’s always an element of uncertainty when writing a resume that will rank high on applicant tracking systems (ATS). Resume submissions often go unacknowledged and candidates typically don’t hear from uninterested employers post-interview. Of course, job candidates should always make an effort to network and to request informational …
The hospitality industry has certainly seen its share of challenges during the last two years. From hotel reservations coming to a standstill to restaurant shut downs, employees found themselves furloughed or out of jobs altogether. According to the Harvard Business Review the increase in resignations – known as The Great Resignation – has been largely …
Previously, 60% of our audience said they did not have a mentor in their career, but everyone can use a mentor in their career, whether you are just starting or you are at the executive level. A great tip on finding a mentor is to ask a lot of questions to different types of people …
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Professional development is a lifelong learning habit. It’s also a practice that should begin as soon as you enter the workforce, if not as you prepare to do so. Keep in mind, however, that professional development isn’t simply about taking accreditation courses and accruing continuing education units or “CEUs.” Learning from past mistakes and forming …
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