How to get a job in hospitality

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How to Get a Job in Hospitality If you're seeking out a job role in hospitality, then you're at the right place!

Working in hospitality can present itself with many benefits. For some, they can narrow down what they find most enjoyable to two main things: people and diversity. Hospitality allows you meet all kinds of different individuals either through your colleagues or those whom you are looking after that each have diverse, cultured backgrounds. Again, the diverse work that you come across, especially during times of events, you will approach every day as a new challenge and, ultimately, be learning as you're working!

Many hospitality employers have specific attributes they look for in potential candidates. The most common include: •A passion for the hospitality industry •Positive attitude towards their work and role - including genuine smiles •Possessing a certain level of humbleness as each level of hospitality offers something to learn because it's such a dynamic industry Tips for Applicants When Writing a Resume Be specific: It is important to tailor your resume to the job role you are applying for. It may sound like a lot of effort, but we can assure you that that effort will be rewarded. If there is an included job description, try and refer back to it as much as possible in order to make it simpler for the recruiter a to match up your relevant skills to the role in which you are applying for. Take applications seriously: Make time to compose a cover letter that is addressed to the recruiter or to the actual business explaining exactly why you want to work with them. Keep it short: Your resume should be no longer than two pages, anything more than that and it may be a little off-putting for an employer to read. Just think, employers will receive hundreds of


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