Receiving a counter offer from your food & beverage employer is flattering. And tempting. Watching your boss scramble to keep you in the fold by offering more money and/or responsibility certainly sounds like a good deal – but is it really the right choice? Probably not. Here’s why: Your reputation with your boss may be […]
As the recession moves further into food & beverage companies’ rear view mirrors, many employers are unfreezing salaries. If you’re one of those hard-working professionals who has been fortunate enough to earn a raise, use Kinsa’s tips to increase your financial literacy and use that extra income wisely: Determine how much more money the raise […]
Whether you’re a C-suite executive, a product manager, or a quality supervisor, when you’re on a job hunt you have to do everything possible to make yourself attractive to prospective food & beverage employers. One of the best ways to do this is by creating a “power résumé.” So what is a “power résumé” and […]
What’s the best way to ace your next food & beverage performance review? Certainly, you need to do your job well throughout the year; but adequate job performance isn’t enough. To guarantee a stellar review that lands you the promotion, raise or extra perks you want, use these proactive tips from Kinsa Group: Remember the […]
What’s the best way to ensure a “Happy New Year” for your career? Resolve to create your own personal brand. In today’s digital kingdom, a compelling personal brand can help you: differentiate yourself from other potential candidates; increase your visibility and credibility in the food & beverage job market; occupy a unique and competitive position […]
Finding a C-level or executive management position in the food & beverage industry while you’re employed can be a tricky proposition – if you don’t know what you’re doing. Sure, social media can help you instantly connect with hiring decision-makers and learn about job openings in real time. Injudicious use of these platforms, however, can […]
Neuroscientists have reported that men think differently than women. But that doesn’t mean they’re better leaders. Current statistics, however, might cause you to believe differently. While women have made great strides in every profession – including those in the food & beverage industry – they still find fewer opportunities in executive offices and corporate boardrooms. […]
Want a sure-fire way to have your résumé instantly rejected? Probably not. But grammar and formatting errors will definitely put your food & beverage résumé on the fast track to a recruiter’s “circular file.” So before you apply for your next Food Scientist or VP of Supply Chain position, carefully examine your résumé to see […]
How long do you have before being unemployed starts negatively impacting your ability to find a food & beverage job? Try one month. A new research article suggests that employers think less of unemployed job candidates – no matter how briefly they’ve been out of work, and regardless of whether they’ve quit or been laid […]
How is a run for the White House like your quest for career development? To succeed in either endeavor, you need the right people in your corner. When it comes to furthering your food & beverage career, having the right mentors, sponsors and advocates on your side can mean the difference between stagnation and success: […]
