Career Advice
The Ultimate Guide for Controller Careers
It’s easy to look at successful professionals and wonder how they got “there.” While natural talent and good fortune each play a role, the fact is most of their accomplishments can be attributed to good planning. The same is true for controllers at well-respected corporations. These folks didn’t just “fall” into their roles—they started…
Keep It Simple: Quick Tips for Job Hunters – A Hometown Interview With Amanda Weedman
Amanda Weedman, one of our senior hospitality recruiters here at Goodwin, was recently featured on WRUS, her hometown’s local radio station in Kentucky. The interview reviews the basics of job search and interview strategies. Amanda discusses valuable content, answering the following tough questions a prospective candidate should consider: What would you suggest for someone who…
Fashion Corner: Top Attire for Senior Living Facility Staff
A senior living facility is usually comfortable and supportive environment. Successful employees find ways to blend into the community seamlessly, and it’s sometimes hard to distinguish between worker and resident. However, it’s important for senior living staff to remember that comfort must be balanced with function when dressing for the job. Here Are The Top…
Exploring the Best Jobs That Require a Hospitality Degree
The economy is doing quite well these days. That’s great news for most workers, but it’s especially positive for folks with a hospitality degree. Restaurants and hotels are hiring like crazy, and having the right education can really open doors! Recent graduates and prospective hospitality degree students should research the following job sectors to chart…
Learn How to Climb the Career Ladder as a Financial Analyst
A financial analyst career affords great opportunity and potential career growth. However, success does come with challenges. There are fewer positions available when compared to accounting roles, so competition for advancement can be stiff. Professionals seeking a career in finance should chart their path early and stay on task. Here’s a basic roadmap that focuses…
Looking to Become a Controller? Here Are 7 Resume Mistakes You Should Avoid
The job of a controller isn’t easy. Controllers are often the folks who have to say, “No,” to fellow coworkers and company leaders. With that said, it’s an excellent advancement opportunity for career-minded financial and accounting professionals with the right experience and credentials. Given the hot economy, now is a good time for qualified candidates…
Hospitality Executive Search: Tips for Finding Your Next Leader
Good leaders are hard to find. The higher up the ladder you go, the harder it gets. A hospitality executive search effort requires sincere commitment and great tools. Fortunately, there are resources available for companies during their hospitality executive search. Use these great tips to aid in your hospitality executive search: Use LinkedIn During Your…
Here Are the Top Apps Every Structural Engineer Should be Using
Structural engineers have proven critical to the success of any large-scale building project since the time of the pharaohs. They help to bridge the gap between the art of architecture and the reality of physics (no pun intended). With so many responsibilities and variables to account for, any structural engineer can benefit from the latest…
The Leading Skills You’ll Need to Be a Successful Construction Project Manager
Many people who have been on a worksite have wondered what it’s like to be a construction project manager. The job appears to be incredibly exciting given the many moving pieces. Also, success as a construction project manager no doubt opens the doors to other career opportunities and further advancement. With that said, there are…
Learn From The Experts: The Top Content Every Hotel Manager Should Be Consuming
People today enjoy access to vast quantities of information that was unimaginable just 20 years ago. Between the internet, podcasts, and e-readers, most everyone is capable of self-education. The hotel manager is particularly blessed with a plethora of widely accessible resources. Sometimes, the sheer volume of material is overwhelming. With that in mind, here is…
