Career and Job Search Tips

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Optimize Your Food and Beverage Sales Resume

September 14, 2015 in Career and Job Search Tips, Resume Tips

 

You’re an expert in landing new accounts. Retaining key clients. Increasing penetration within existing accounts. But how savvy are you in “closing the deal” with a hiring manager? The ability to effectively sell yourself is one of the most important skills a food & beverage sales professional can have – and the “sales cycle” starts […]

 

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If You Build it, Will They Come? How to Get More Recruiters to Look at Your LinkedIn Profile

August 17, 2015 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

You’re a LinkedIn All-Star. You’ve spent countless hours pouring over your profile: choosing a keyword-rich title honing your summary uploading project examples garnering recommendations joining groups following influencers You even added your volunteering experience. Now that you’ve created an amazing Profile, you can just sit back, relax, and wait for the food & beverage jobs […]

 

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Food & Beverage Interview Preparation: Are You Taking Things TOO Far?

August 3, 2015 in Career and Job Search Tips, HR Best Practices, Interview Tips

 

No matter which side of the interview desk you sit on, you absolutely MUST prepare with interview preparation to make a great impression. The employer has to be ready to explain why their organization and the position provide a great opportunity for the candidate; likewise, the candidate has to convince the potential employer why he’s […]

 

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Jobs Are Everywhere – Do you REALLY Need a Professional Food & Beverage Recruiter These Days?

June 15, 2015 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

If you’ve trolled job boards recently, one thing is probably abundantly clear to you: Executive food & beverage jobs are everywhere. Across the country, food & beverage organizations are posting high-level positions that sound promising. So promising, in fact, that you may find yourself wondering: “With so many opportunities available, do I REALLY need to […]

 

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Mindfullness Training for Work Life Balance

March 23, 2015 in Career and Job Search Tips, HR Best Practices

 

Mindfullness training may be the key to maintaining healthy work-life balance. Does meditative thought help reduce work-life stress? It may as Darcy Jacobsen outlines in this blog. We often think of work-life balance as something that we can give employees by offering more flexible work schedules, or a holistic benefits package. Instinctively, it seems like […]

 

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They Know What You Did Last Summer: Tips for Managing Your Online Reputation

March 2, 2015 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

Fact: potential employers are checking you out online. Recent research shows that: Hiring authorities review potential candidates’ social media profiles very early in the hiring process. Nearly half (47 percent) of recruiters use social media to screen applicants before they ever even talk to them. Forty-five percent of employers go beyond social media profiles and […]

 

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Can a Single Conversation Change Your Life? Networking tips for food & beverage professionals

February 16, 2015 in Career and Job Search Tips, HR Best Practices

 

Can a single conversation really change your life? Absolutely. Whether you’re searching for the ideal food & beverage opportunity, or searching for the ideal candidate, a simple exchange with the right person can cultivate a meaningful connection. Ultimately, a single conversation can be life-altering – connecting you with your ideal job or candidate. Last December, […]

 

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Optimize Your Food Science Resume

February 2, 2015 in Career and Job Search Tips, Resume Tips

 

Searching for professional jobs in Food Science, Food Technology or R&D? Take five minutes to read this post – it’s just for you. Today, Kinsa’s food & beverage industry experts explain how to optimize your Food Science resume – so it stands out and showcases your talent: Laurie Hyllberg, Vice President, and Robert Navarro, Senior […]

 

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