You’ve worked hard to make it to the face-to-face interview stage. Kinsa Group’s recruiters have shared a lot of tips on how to prepare for the actual interview, let us help you with these Interview Travel Tips. Interview Travel Tip 1: Know Where You Are Going You may have heard this quote before, but when […]
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If you are in a job search and prefer to work from home, how can you incorporate that into your search? Kinsa Group offers these four tips for negotiating remote work: Understand your real motives for wanting to work from home. Is it about child care? Ask whether the company offers any assistance. Do you […]
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Searching for professional jobs in Food Science, Product Development, R&D, or Food Technology? Take five minutes to read this post – it’s just for you. Kinsa Group food & beverage industry experts Laurie Hyllberg and Robert Navarro explain how to optimize your Food Science resume so it showcases your talent. To stand out from other […]
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Surveys asking job seekers what they value in potential employers often rank “culture” as their #1 priority. But culture is an abstract concept. How can you better define what you are looking for in a company culture? Here are half a dozen ideas. Traditionally, corporations adopted a “command and control” model, borrowed from the military. […]
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You’ve probably heard the advice that you should ask good questions in job interviews. But what makes for a good question? Ask questions that show you’ve done your homework. Go beyond just checking out the employer’s website; for example, Google may lead you to any media coverage the company has received. Ask questions that demonstrate […]
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You’re an expert in landing new accounts. Retaining key clients. Increasing penetration within existing accounts. How about a strong food & beverage sales resume? 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 […]
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Determining how to get hired when you are unemployed may feel overwhelming. Some employers will only interview individuals who are currently working. Many automated systems screen out resumes that don’t list current experience. These are a few obstacles which can prevent you from scheduling interviews. Here is what you can do to help you get hired […]
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Food and Beverage Salaries: What’s Accurate? Finding accurate 2021 Food and Beverage Salary Compensation is becoming more challenging. With the list of states enacting salary bans growing, how can employers establish fair pay? What is the standard pay increase job changers can expect in the food & beverage industry? And how do they know it is fair […]
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Time for a little hiring math. In a food & beverage interview: smart interview questions + great answers = successful employment connections. Not surprising, though a critical equation for anyone looking to get the upper hand in an interview situation. While you certainly don’t want to sound over-rehearsed, adequate preparation is essential to making a great impression. […]
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Proactively reaching out to recruiters can be a great way to advance your job search… as long as you follow certain guidelines. Here are some tips that will help you make the most of this practice. Research the recruiter. Since I work for Kinsa, for example, I specialize in food & beverage positions. If you’re […]
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