“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 »
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The Top Interview Tips from Hospitality Recruiters
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 »
Letter From the CEO
To my fellow Hospitality Professionals, Just three months ago, the unemployment rate was at an all-time low of 3.5%, and it was a candidate’s market. Now, as I write this, the unemployment rate is hovering around 20%, and the hospitality industry is feeling it the most. We are watching our industry and its needs change… Read more »
Why Will a Hospitality Recruiter Help You Grow in 2020?
If you are a successful hospitality professional, there is no shortage of opportunities for you to advance your career within the industry. If you’ve got the confidence in your skills to handle a job search on your own, you might wonder why anyone would bother working with a recruiter. There are plenty of reasons that… Read more »
The Stress Test
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 »
The Best Hospitality Recruiters Do More Than Place You in a Job
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 »
7 clues you’re about to be fired – and what you can do about it
If your boss or manager sense that you’ll soon be on the way out, you may suddenly find yourself “Being excluded from important department meetings that you are customarily included in,” according to Scott Samuels of Horizon Hospitality. Samuels said a sure sign you’re about to be fired is finding a listing on an internet… Read more »
Finding the Perfect Fit Is Hard – Should You Stretch to Hire the Candidate in 2019
The talent market is tight and shows no signs of letting up. But, how can you afford to compromise when building a quality team? It all comes down to separating your must-haves from your like-to-haves. Stand firm on your must-haves and use your best judgment on the rest. What can you do when presented with… Read more »
How To Become A Successful Event Manager
Being an event manager in the hospitality industry requires the ability to plan, execute, and evaluate a variety of events. Corporate meetings, weddings, fundraisers, and celebratory dinners are just a few of the events you will see in the industry. Each of these has its own clientele with different expectations. As an event manager, it’s… Read more »
A Hospitality Recruiter Helps You Take the Career Jump You’re Ready to Make
Thinking about a career change? Not sure if it’s the right time or how to decide which job is right for you? Or maybe you know exactly where you want to work, but you don’t have an “in.” That’s why you need to work with a hospitality recruiter. What can a hospitality recruiter do for… Read more »