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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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Is That Even Legal? How to Field “Questionable” Food & Beverage Interview Questions

November 5, 2018 in Career and Job Search Tips, Interview Tips

 

You expect to be asked informational, behavioral and even “curve ball” questions in a food & beverage interview. But illegal interview questions? Yes, you need to be prepared to skillfully address those, too. Whether they’re inexperienced, improperly trained or just plain unscrupulous, some interviewers will ask questions that violate the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s […]

 

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Eenie Meenie Miney Mo?

September 10, 2018 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

The rhyme is fine for choosing team members on the playground… …but definitely not a smart approach for landing a mentor. A mentor in the food & beverage industry is an indispensable partner who can help you chart a clear career path, broaden your network and fast-track your professional development. If you want to accelerate […]

 

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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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Jobs Are Everywhere – Do you REALLY Need a Professional Food & Beverage Recruiter These Days?

June 15, 2015 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

If you’ve trolled job boards recently, one thing is probably abundantly clear to you: Executive food & beverage jobs are everywhere. Across the country, food & beverage organizations are posting high-level positions that sound promising. So promising, in fact, that you may find yourself wondering: “With so many opportunities available, do I REALLY need to […]

 

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