Video interviews have been rapidly on the rise since the early 2010s, according to PR Newswire. As recently as 2012, roughly 63 percent of hiring managers reported that their companies frequently conducted interviews via video for a few basic reasons: Improved consistency of asking each candidate the same set of questions. Questions can be tailored… Read more »
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Is That Counteroffer a Trick or a Treat?
You were so close. You accepted that offer for an exciting new food & beverage position, tendered your resignation and felt great about the decision… …until you received a counteroffer. At first glance, that offer seemed like a great deal.Your employer offered you a raise with the potential for a promotion in the near future…. Read more »
What Do Stand-Out LinkedIn Profiles Have in Common? Here’s What Recruiters Say
As a food & beverage professional on the job hunt, you should do everything possible to make your LinkedIn profile stand out to recruiters, right? Well, right – assuming, however, that you make it stand out in a positive way. Food & beverage hiring managers rely heavily on LinkedIn to source candidates, spending lots of… Read more »
Career Needs vs Wants and Removing Pesky Shoulds
True Career Needs, Want or Should? Needs and wants are the foundations on which you set realistic and attainable goals. If the goals that you are setting are what you really want or need out of life, you are motivated and more likely to achieve them. If the goals you are setting are meeting someone… Read more »
Interviewing for a Food & Beverage Position? Start Here.
Are you under- or over-prepared? Are you asking smart questions – or just monopolizing the conversation? Are you coming across as confident – or aggressive? With so much interview advice available online today, it can be tough to know which recommendations are right for you. But don’t worry; just trust our experts! Today, Kinsa presents… Read more »
New Management Job? Congratulations! Now Get to Work.
Landing a new management job is a cause for great celebration. You’ve undoubtedly worked extremely hard to achieve this next step in your career: putting in long hours, taking on extra work, and doing anything necessary to exceed your objectives. So, toss a little confetti in the air and bask in the glory of your… Read more »
That First Impression: Why Your Voice Matters In An Interview
Your Voice Matters When Trying To Make A Great First Impression There are so many factors that play into creating your first impression when you are interviewing. One of those factors that is not addressed enough is your voice. Conclusions can be drawn simply by the way you speak. Whether those assumptions are correct or… Read more »
How To Write a Modern Cover Letter Addressing Employer Pain
We’re speaking figuratively, of course! But if you’re tired of sending garden-variety cover letters into the recruiting void, a modern cover letter — a Pain Letter™ — may increase your odds of landing an initial interview. What’s a “Pain Letter™,” you ask? Liz Ryan, CEO and Founder of The Human Workplace, has written extensively on this topic…. Read more »
Food & Beverage Career Success: 6 Steps to Landing an Amazing LinkedIn Recommendation
“Grade A.” “Non-GMO.” “USDA Certified Organic.” When you’re evaluating food brands, phrases like these provide assurance that you’ll get what you expect. Great, but what do LinkedIn recommendations have to do with food labeling? Just as a “USDA Certified Organic” stamp validates a food brand, a strong LinkedIn recommendation validates your personal brand. When a… Read more »
The Power Principle: Build This ONE THING to Fast-Track Your Food & Beverage Career
Growth minded? Upwardly mobile? Interested in being a leader – not a follower? Then you need to master the art of influence. In today’s flatter, team-based and dynamic organizations, influence is power. It’s what makes people: respect and appreciate you; listen to your ideas; follow you willingly. Influence obviously offers countless advantages for your career… Read more »