Landing your dream job can often feel like a marathon. You meticulously craft your resume, gather your references, and then, hit the “submit” button. But what happens next? Days turn into weeks, and there’s nothing but silence from the hiring company. Should you reach out? If so, when? And how should you go about it? …
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Securing a job in the competitive hospitality industry requires more than just a winning smile and excellent customer service skills. A well-crafted resume is your ticket to standing out among the crowd of job seekers. To help you navigate resume building, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 questions people often have when putting …
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Keywords are words or phrases that describe the specific skills and attributes the hiring manager is seeking in a job posting. Because hiring managers often receive hundreds of resumes, they scan for particular words/phrases that indicate you have the specific skills and experience they want. Many companies employ an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that uses …
In the dynamic and competitive hospitality industry, demonstrating your professional growth is crucial for advancing your career. One powerful way to convey your progress is by showcasing promotions on your resume. Employers value candidates who have proven their capabilities and dedication through upward mobility within their organizations. These are effective strategies for highlighting promotions on …
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Table of Contents Target your Resume Proves You Are the Best Fit for the Position How Can You Ensure Your Resume is Targeted? When applying for a job, you are immediately handed the responsibility of proving you’re the best candidate, which can be challenging if you can’t provide examples showing that this is indeed a …
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Table of Contents Self-Motivate Professional or Team Player Including, but Not Limited To Responsible For… Experienced “___” Professional Entrepreneurial Excellent Communication Skills Creative Weary of reading the same phrases over and over again, hiring managers are starting to expect more from top candidates who want to stand out in the crowded job market. Try to …
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 …
Table of Contents Lose the Boilerplate Language Pull in Quantifiable Facts Drop Names Writing a resume summary that makes employers realize you’re the right candidate is quite a challenge. After all, you’re good at what you do, but you’ll need to boil your ROI (Return On Investment) down to concise statements in this section in …
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The way your resume looks at a glance is just as important as the content it contains. Clear and simple is the way to go. Try not to stray from the standard. Innovative could just spell irritating to the employer. The design should project professionalism and direct the eye to the most important skills and …
Table of Contents Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 ChatGPT, ResumA.I., Google Bard, the list is ever-growing. A.I. and chatbots are the latest tech advance happening at what seems like lightning speed. They have already become a great tool to learn to help improve your work life, and now your job search! Do …
