Countless studies found that professionals with mentors earn higher salaries and are more satisfied with their jobs. And yet, only 37% of professionals say they have a mentor. Whether you take advantage of a formal mentorship program or seek out a mentor on your own, here are some reasons why your hotel management career will… Read more »
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Thinking About Asking for a Raise? Here are The Dos and Don’ts for Hotel Professionals
Yes, salaries in the hospitality industry have gone up significantly in the last year. However, not every employer is proactively handing out raises. With rising inflation and more pressures on the job, you might be asking “Is it time to ask for a raise?”. We are always in favor of knowing your worth and being… Read more »
What do Recent 2021 Tip Rulings Mean for Restaurant Workers?
As of December 28, 2021, the newest ruling of the Fair Labor and Standards Act by the Department of Labor, known as the “dual-jobs” rule, officially goes into effect. Like many government rulings, it is far from straightforward, even though it seeks to clear up confusion over previous policies. Here is a breakdown of how… Read more »
4 Myths About Successful Restaurant Managers
People don’t quit bad jobs, they quit bad bosses. This is on the tip of everyone’s tongue as employers scramble to stay staffed during “The Great Resignation.” And since the restaurant industry sees some of the highest rates of turnover, it makes one wonder: What makes a successful restaurant manager? Here are some common misconceptions… Read more »
Should You Trust Glassdoor Reviews?
Over half of job seekers say that company culture is just as important as pay when considering a career change. So it is understandable that Glassdoor is one of the first places a candidate checks when applying for a job at a hospitality company. Although it can be a great starting point when researching a… Read more »
7 Strategies for Better Hospitality Career Decisions
Few things will improve the quality of your life more than learning how to make high-quality decisions. The average adult makes an exhausting 35,000 decisions per day. Decisions range from the unimportant (Should I use Arial or Calibri font for my resume?) to the critically important (Do I accept this job offer?). The consequences of… Read more »
Waiting to Hear Back From A Hospitality Interview? Here Are Some Dos and Don’ts
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 »
What you Should (and shouldn’t) Put on your Hotel Management Resume
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 »
The Truth About Job Hopping in Hotels
Whether you attribute it to the economy or just want to blame the Millenials, the numbers don’t lie. Job hopping has been on the rise for the last decade. And in the hotel industry, it is even more common. If everybody is doing it, it isn’t a big deal. Right? Maybe. Maybe not. Although many… Read more »
The Secret to Goal Setting for a Job Search
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 »