“By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” — Benjamin Franklin As hospitality recruiters, we have seen first-hand the importance of preparing for an interview. Not only does it show a potential employer that candidates are excited about the opportunity, but it gives candidates the confidence they need to let their skills and experience… Read more »
A career in hotels tends to come with frequent promotions, property transfers, ownership changes, or company changes. With these changes often come interviews. Meaning most hotel managers are well-versed in not only conducting interviews but also being interviewed themselves. But even the most seasoned hotel leader needs to anticipate and prepare for interview questions that… Read more »
Interviews are stressful in any industry, but when you are looking for jobs in hotel management, you have to demonstrate your ability to wear the many hats required to meet the demands of the job. You must present yourself professionally, be outgoing and engaging and show how well you handle stress. These are the essentials… Read more »
You put together a polished resume, you applied for an opportunity with an exciting employer, and you nailed the interview. Now comes the hardest part: waiting to hear back from the company. Whether the next step is another interview or a job offer, many candidates are unsure of what to do with themselves while they… Read more »
Less than seven seconds. That is how long a hiring manager spends scanning a resume for the first time. In a pile of resumes, yours needs to quickly stand out to hotel hiring managers. For this, a hotel management resume needs to be visually clean and only include valuable information. So what information are hiring… Read more »
Looking for the next step in your career? Whether you are currently without a job or just looking for something new, it can be tough to know where to start. Yes, the ultimate goal is to get a new job. But you need to start with some small, manageable goals. Here is how to set,… Read more »
“So, do you have any questions for me?” This question can make even the most confident candidate nervous, and unfortunately produce the occasional “deer in the headlights” reaction. As a candidate, you might think that if you ask too many questions, you’ll come across as annoying or even clueless. But that couldn’t be farther from… Read more »
As hospitality recruiters, we want nothing more than to see the most qualified candidate get hired and to assist job seekers at every step. So, we’re just as frustrated as the candidate when they meet every experience requirement and pass all the screening tests, only to see a bad interview wreck their chances. Since most… Read more »
In any high – level management search, employers look for passionate individuals who wake up each day craving success, and can channel that passion into actions and results. Companies respect those who have the strength to learn why they failed, what to do in the future to succeed, and the willpower to get back on… Read more »
There are plenty of recruiters who can go out and find open jobs to match your qualifications. But, when you take your hotel or restaurant career seriously, you need much more. You need a partner who will take the time to understand your professional goals and advise on the best path to reach them. You… Read more »