Hotel Management
Tips for Job Seekers Wanting to Relocate to the U.S. Virgin Islands
One of my areas of focus is working with businesses in the Caribbean in a wide range of industries that need to attract talent to their open positions. As a former resident of and business owner in the Caribbean, I am a knowledgeable and trusted resource for job candidates, as well as businesses with hiring…
The More Things Change in Talent Recruiting, the More They Stay the Same
I’ve been in the talent and executive recruiting world for going on 20 years, having entered the industry as a Goodwin Recruiting Partner in the early 2000s. When I first started in the business, things were a little different than they are today. Some practices and methodologies have changed, and surprisingly, some remain exactly the…
Betting on Myself
About a year ago, I was going through some tough times with my personal life and work. I decided to leave my time-consuming, full-time job with the hope of finding something new, something exciting, something that gave me the freedom to have a balance between work and life. Nine-to-five jobs were never my thing, or…
Don’t Fall for ‘The Dangle’ During Your Job Search
You’ve been staying in contact with a talent recruiter or hiring manager at a company that you think is a great fit for you. After several weeks or months, they finally call to let you know your dream job is available, and they want you to apply. Fantastic. Congrats! However, when you open the job…
Traveling Looks a Little Different These Days — How the Hospitality Industry is Responding
Covid-19’s disruption of the international travel industry cost the hospitality sector an immeasurable amount of money – but in our post-pandemic world with lockdowns and travel restrictions lifted worldwide, people are traveling again and plan to do so throughout 2022 and into 2023. In the United States alone, the U.S. Travel Association projects travel spending…
On Boss’s Day, I’m Celebrating Starting My Own Business
For years I was told that I should open my own restaurant, and I always balked at the idea. The insistence of others that I become my own boss seemed crazy. You see, I put years into running other people’s businesses and was always amazed at how much more they worked than I did –…
Why You Should Consider a Career in the Trades
If you’re torn between pursuing a four-year college degree or exploring an opportunity or career path in the trades, then you’ve stumbled across the right article. I have years of experience as a manufacturing engineer/manager in the automotive industry and can tell you firsthand the success I’ve seen among individuals choosing a job in…
The Many Reasons I Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year in the United States from September 15 to October 15 by honoring “the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.” Each year has a different theme, with the theme for 2022 being “Unidos: Inclusivity…
It’s Not Retiring – It’s Re-Wiring! Come ‘Unretire’ with Me.
Have you been thinking about retiring but feel you’re not quite ready? The labor force is aging, and a lot of people are having the same opposing thoughts. You’re not alone! I hope this gives you a new and fresh perspective from someone who has ‘been there.’ Making the transition from being a full-time, lifelong…
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