Career Tips
How to Look Good on Zoom: Tips for All Ages, in the Office and From Home
Nearly everyone has been dragged, kicking and screaming, into the modern world of webcam communication instead of face-to-face. Webcams have been popular in the recruiting industry for a long time, and Zoom has managed to come to the forefront for both business and personal use. If This Were a Movie, the Director Would Be Fired!…
Hospitality Managers: 4 Ways to Position Yourself Ahead of the Pack As Companies Begin to Rehire
The past two months have been exceedingly difficult for the hospitality industry. COVID-19-related closures have pushed thousands of qualified hospitality managers out of their careers and into a state of uncertainty. Now, as states across the country are beginning to lift their restrictions, our ever-resilient industry is preparing to go back to work. Amid cautious…
4 Ways to Remain an Effective Leader During Difficult Times
During uncertain times, the world looks at their leaders closely. This proves itself to be just as true in business, no matter the size of the organization. Today, more than ever, effective leaders have a chance to show what they are made of and gain the loyalty and trust of their teams. It does not…
Resume Checklist for the New Job Market
Your resume represents you to your prospective employer. Your resume will make or break your opportunity for a bright future; therefore, you must put your best foot forward. Furthermore, there are many ways to create a resume — do it yourself, ask someone more skilled with Word, use a Word template, use an online service,…
Restaurants, Resiliency, and Lessons From Our Past
It has been said that there are two very distinct types of people in this world — individuals who are restaurant folks and those who are not. Some have started as busboys and dishwashers and have turned into giants of the industry. Some have worked the many counters behind the Golden Arches and deemed their…
Remote Interviewing: The Silver Lining
Although recent business trends in industries, ranging from hospitality to senior living, show traffic declines of 50% or more, recruiting top talent continues to be a top priority across multiple sectors. Not only does ongoing recruitment allow talent upgrade opportunities during a tough operating environment, but it also ensures that with an over-abundance of qualified…
4 Ways to Be Resilient in Uncertain Times
With everything going on in the world, it may be hard to keep a positive mental attitude or find a silver lining for circumstances out of anyone’s control. COVID-19 has had such an impact on so many industries and households. In our efforts to keep moving forward, it is extremely important to be resilient. Recognizing…
Positive Input, Positive Thoughts, and Positive Actions Create Positive Results
This is one of the most challenging times the world has ever known. Wars between nations are devastating because of human loss. Still, nothing in more than a century has impacted global economies the way this pandemic and the reactions to it have. On the contrary, wars have usually jump-started the US economy. And that’s because we, as…
Check Off Your Bucket List From Home
Whether or not you have a formal list on paper, we all have a bucket list. All of those things we want to learn and places we’ve never been may seem even further from reach right now. But, with a great deal of extra time on our hands currently and the need for some positive…
Diversifying Your Resume for the New Era of Hiring and Training
Becoming a valuable candidate in a changing and competitive market is key to your future. The future, as we know it, is here and now and changing the way employers hire, train, and maintain their employees. The current downtime of many industries should be used to maintain and reinforce the corporate infrastructure. The issue is…
