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5 Reasons Why Your Resume Bombed

Good morning, job seekers! You know the drill. Wake up, get some coffee, grab a bite to eat, fire up the computer and check your email. If you are like most people, your inbox is already crammed with messages; some important, but most are junk, ads or spam. Today, searching for a new job onlineContinue reading “5 Reasons Why Your Resume Bombed”

6 Interview Killers

The first, biggest mistake a job seeker can do in an interview is failure to prepare! If a candidate walks into the room without a strategy, the race is over before it even began. The initial interview may the one perfect shot at getting the job. At the very least, the interview is the firstContinue reading “6 Interview Killers”

Three Keys for Hiring in Hospitality Industry

The hospitality industry, including commercial kitchens and restaurants, have traditionally plagued with high turnover rates. Recruitment, hiring and training in hospitality can turn into a constant challenge. The moment there is a job opening is NOT the time to develop your hiring strategy. To have a highly-charged hiring plan means being prepared to hire BEFORE you need to–haveContinue reading “Three Keys for Hiring in Hospitality Industry”

5 Things Hiring Managers Really Look For

Job interviews are much like auditions, often it is the excellent performance that gets the gig. However, not everyone is cut out to provide stellar performance in the pressure chamber of an interview. Even for the best candidates, a moment in the spotlight can give them a sense of stage fright. The first lesson inContinue reading “5 Things Hiring Managers Really Look For”

Worldwide Hiring Woes: US Gives Hope

The international job market is still reeling from 2008’s worldwide economic downturn, but a little sunlight is breaking through the clouds. When it comes to hiring patterns for the rest of 2012, employers in the United States are starting to show confidence. However, uncertainty remains entrenched in the global marketplace—particularly in Europe, India, mainland ChinaContinue reading “Worldwide Hiring Woes: US Gives Hope”