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How to Ace Behavioral Based Interview Questions

September 23, 2013 in Career and Job Search Tips, Interview Tips

In part three of our interview series, we look at behavioral based interview questions.  One of the keys to success in interviewing is practice, so we encourage you to take the time to work out answers to these questions. Be sure not to memorize answers; the key to interviewing success is simply being prepared for […]

 

The Virtual Office

August 5, 2013 in Career and Job Search Tips, Food & Beverage Industry Information, HR Best Practices

The virtual office idea came from a combination of technological innovation and the Information Age. It’s concept is an evolution of the executive suite, that posh area on the top floor of premier real estate where the CEO and other top company leaders have offices. However, the inflexibility and cost of an executive suite lease doesn’t work for many business models and […]

 

Unemployment Discrimination in the Food & Beverage Industry – It happens more often (and more quickly) than you might think

October 22, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips

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 to Explain Résumé Gaps in a Job Interview

July 9, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips, Interview Tips

You’re a perfect fit. You have the right skills, the perfect amount of food & beverage experience and top notch references for this job. Unfortunately, you also have a six-month employment gap on your résumé. Whether it’s due to personal or professional reasons, a gap in your résumé is a potential red flag to a […]

 

Finding a Match: How Job Searching is Like Dating

May 21, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips

Some people spend their whole lives searching for that perfect match – and I’m not talking about a significant other. I’m talking about a job. After all, you may be spending the better part of your week dealing with it. No matter what type of food or beverage position you seek, you should know the […]