food industry jobs

Do You Really Want to Work for THAT Company?!

July 27, 2020 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

For months, you’ve been looking for your next job in the food and beverage industry. You’ve sent applications, talked to recruiters and now you’ve got some interviews scheduled and are starting to narrow your options for where to go next. However, have you checked the company’s reputation? Have you asked any industry contacts whether this […]

 

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Something’s Fishy: How to Avoid Recruiting Scams

March 18, 2019 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

Received a call or email recently saying you’re the perfect candidate for a high-salary job with a Fortune 500 food & beverage organization? That’s great! But before you hand over your personal information or pay a fee, make sure the recruiter – and the job – are real. It’s sad, but true: Fake recruiter scams […]

 

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Vocal Presence: The Key to Knocking Your Next Phone Interview Out of the Park

January 21, 2019 in Career and Job Search Tips, Interview Tips

 

Preparing for an upcoming phone interview? Sure, you need to answer questions effectively. And yes, you should temporarily evict your dog. But if you want to really nail your phone interview, you should also develop a strong vocal presence. What’s vocal presence? As the term implies, vocal presence is using your voice’s tone, color and […]

 

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Bouncing Back After a Layoff

December 3, 2018 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

Shock. Anger. Self-doubt. Grief. Being laid off triggers a complex mix of emotions that can rattle even the most stalwart professional. After all, a layoff is one of the most challenging experiences you can face in your professional career. If you’ve been handed a pink slip, it’s perfectly natural to feel powerless – even jealous […]

 

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From Awful to All-Star: Advice to Dramatically Improve Your Food & Beverage LinkedIn Profile (part 1)

March 18, 2018 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

LinkedIn is a powerful platform you can use to build your professional network, showcase your expertise and connect with new job opportunities. IF you use it correctly, that is. From cryptic headlines to dusty summaries, our food and beverage recruiters share the biggest blunders they see on candidates’ LinkedIn profiles and explain how to avoid […]

 

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Travel Expenses for an Out-of-Town Food & Beverage Interview: Here’s What the Employer Should Pay

February 5, 2018 in Career and Job Search Tips, HR Best Practices, Interview Tips

 

The phone screen is complete, and it’s time for the employer and candidate to meet for a face-to-face interview. This is great news! Except for one small problem: The food & beverage organization is located 250 miles away from the job seeker. During the hiring process, any conversation related to money can be a sensitive […]

 

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Overhaul Food & Beverage Resume

January 22, 2018 in Career and Job Search Tips, Resume Tips

 

“Warning: Don’t hire me!” Is your food & beverage resume full of red flags, or does it green-light you as a candidate? If it’s the former, it is a perfect time for a resume redo. Hiring managers are carefully trained to detect warning signs in your resume you might not be aware of, even if […]

 

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