interview tips

In part six of our interview series, we provide tips on appropriate dress, body language, behavior to demonstrate and behavior to avoid. One of the best ways to separate yourself from your competition is to be prepared! It is absolutely amazing how many people go to a job interview hopeful to get an offer, but […]

In part five of our interview series, we share the most commonly asked interview questions. First, we’ll focus on questions you can expect the interviewer to ask. Second, we’ll provide some questions that you can ask the interviewer to help determine if the job is right for you. Your Career History Tell me about yourself. […]

In part four of our interview series, we provide pointers on how to prepare for an interview. The purpose of thorough interview preparation is to have the best possible shot at getting the job offer. The Basics Check out the client’s website. Dress your best; announce yourself five minutes early; make a strong opening (good […]

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 […]

Does being overqualified for a food & beverage position mean that you’ll be disqualified from consideration? Not if you handle the interview right. True, many employers are reluctant to hire overqualified candidates.  Recruiters fear that an overqualified employee will be dissatisfied, demand more money, expect fast promotion or even jump ship. As a job seeker, […]

Could asking few simple questions help you land your next food & beverage job? Absolutely.  Here’s why. An interviewer judges the questions you ask as carefully as the answers you give.  Asking irrelevant or ubiquitous questions (i.e., what are the work hours for this position?) shows a lack of preparation for the interview (and a […]

When preparing for big interviews, most food & beverage professionals focus on what they’re going to say – about their work experience, accomplishments, goals, strengths and weaknesses. While it’s certainly essential to know how to speak intelligently in an interview, it’s just as important to know how to listen.  A good recruiter will critically evaluate […]

Right now you may be asking yourself, “Why would I need to go on an informational interview?” As an experienced food & beverage industry professional, you may think that an informational interview would be a waste of your time.  Because typically, informational interviews are associated with job seekers who are new to the employment market, […]

It’s like a bad dream. You’re in an interview, dressed to impress and feeling totally in control of the situation, when the unthinkable happens – the interviewer asks a question that completely stumps you:  “If you could have dinner with anyone from history, whom would it be and why?” “Why is a manhole cover round?” “Which […]