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We believe that responsiveness to your needs is a priority in our business.

We believe in providing a standard of service, which exceeds your expectations.

We believe in the value of teamwork; therefore, we will maintain open and honest lines of communication between you and your potential employer at all times.

We will maintain an environment that fosters respect, participation, innovation and the highest ethical standards of conduct.

We believe that providing quality recruits is very important therefore we will be diligent in our recruitment methods and only recommend you if you meet our minimum standard.

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As recruiters there is nothing more frustrating than reading resumes that are poorly designed and poorly scripted. On average you have less than twenty seconds to entice the reader to explore your employment background further.

A resume is a selling tool for you and it is an advertisement to the employer. It is this advertisement that the employer will decide whether or not you are potentially the right person for their company. Ultimately you want the employer to be drawn into the advertisement/ resume and read in greater detail your work history.

Once you have gained the attention of the employer your work history must be clearly laid out so that the potential employer can make a more informed decision as a potential fit in their organisation. Once this initial process is carried out the employer will move onto the next resume.

Your success from this resume screening stage will be determined by the quality of your advertisement/resume as compared with other competing resumes. You need your advertisement/ resume to make a lasting impression.

Interestingly at this stage the potential employer has not yet created a short list to be interviewed but already the potential employer is forming a picture of you in terms of your abilities and suitability for their organisation.

This mental picture of you has been form by spending less than one minute looking at you resume.

Will your resume get past the twenty-second barrier and then the one-minute barrier?

Hospitality NOW offers a resume development service that will give you the best opportunity to get past these barriers. To give our application the most impact we customise the resume to the position you are applying for. We also develop clear and concise cover letters that add depth to your application. Contact us to discuss the service and one of our team will talk to you about developing that winning advertisement.

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You only have one chance at a first impression!

Do your homework
Gain a good knowledge of the company. Look up their website or read their brochures. From this information, prepare at least two questions you will ask during the interview. Know the name and title of the person who will be conducting the interview. Where possible gain as much insight into their style before you get there.

Be prepared
Prepare answers for the most frequently asked interview questions, particularly those questions you may find difficult to answer.

Looking the Part
Think about the position you are applying for and dress appropriately. If you are applying for a position in a corporate hotel then you must wear your best suit and the shiniest shoes. If you don’t have one, borrow one.

If you are applying for a resort position then very smart casual may be more appropriate. Remember the more appropriately you dress the more opportunity you are giving the interviewer to visualise you in the position you are applying for. Your standard of dress and grooming is a good indicator of your attention to detail, pride and competitiveness.

Firm handshake and eye contact
No matter the gender, give a firm handshake and look your interviewer right in the eye. Do not attempt to crush his/her hand. Overdoing it can also give the wrong signals. If you avoid eye contact at the initial greeting, or at any time throughout the interview process, you are hurting your credibility. Good body language and eye contact are critical.

Honesty is the best policy
Be honest about your resume. If you try to fabricate your experience you will be caught and the interview will be over very quickly! Often employers rate personality, enthusiasm and motivation above work experience.

Be candid about your past work experience. If you had some issues with your work or the people around you, don’t be afraid to discuss them. As long as you don’t sound negative, most employers will appreciate your honesty and candour.

Question time
Prepare a list of questions to ask. Don’t be afraid to produce a written list as this shows the employer that you are well prepared and well organised. This is the best time to find out things like why the position has become available, how long the previous incumbent was employed for, who you would be reporting to, what training you will receive and what career opportunities will be offered to you.

Remember; you need this information so you can make an informed career decision.

Saying Good-Bye
Make sure you finish on a positive. Look the interviewer in the eye and say something like “Thank you for your time, I really hope I have the opportunity to work with you”.

Make sure you get the interviewer's business card so you can send a quick follow up email or card. Surprisingly this is very rarely done and will definitely set you apart from your competition.

References
Make sure you tell your references in advance of the interview so they are not surprised when they receive a call.

Be Yourself
The interview is over. You looked great, you were well prepared and asked the right questions, you were energetic and enthusiastic throughout the interview and your follow up card was a hit. You have managed to really impress your future employer but was that really you? It is vital that you portray yourself as the person you really are. You may be able to act through an interview but to act through your career is another story.

You want to receive offers based on the person you are, not the person you think they want. There has to be a good match and you need to feel good about the position. Before you accept an offer make sure the position and the company is going to offer you the opportunity to achieve your personal and professional goals. That, after all, is what finding a job is all about.

NOW more than ever career paths exist in the Hospitality and Tourism industry. Have you ever heard those stories of General Managers who started their careers as a kitchen stewards or waiters and gradually worked their way up the ladder to where they are today? Well there are many of these stories and they are all a result of good examples of excellent career planning, advice and motivation.

These people have not left their career advancement to chance, they have planned it. But how can you plan career advancement, you cant promote yourself can you! There are some key attributes that you will find in the majority of people who seem to advance their careers quicker than most. Some of these are:

• Perform their current position to their full ability
• Make it known to key people in the organisation when they achieve a set goal
• Take on extra roles with no monetary reward
• Have a clear direction of the path to the next role
• Do not hesitate in asking questions to develop their skills within their current role

Hospitality NOW draws on key team members with extensive operational background in career planning and people logistics within large organisation to deliver career development plans that will give you the best opportunity of gaining that ideal role.

If its advice on your current career plan or assistance in developing a detailed career plan that you need contact Hospitality NOW.