3 Mistakes to Avoid when Searching for Hospitality Jobs

If you are looking to increase your chance of securing that plum Hospitality Job in 2012 then here are the 3 mistakes to avoid when putting your application forward.

3 mistakes often made by job seekers are:

• Miss viewing the Xpress website on a daily basis

• Suitability for the role eg experience, qualifications, aspirations and location.

• Don’t delay – go for it!!

So what should we do to avoid those 3 mistakes so we can increase our chance of securing that role. Firstly you need to get your cv updated and that all the information on it is relevant and up to date. You need to set yourself out with a job seeking plan and decide when you want to change your job. This normally takes about three months from your application being sent. It can normally take up to one week for you to receive feedback on your CV and then if you are lucky enough to be selected for an interview this could be a two or even three stage interview process. There is also your notice period which in most cases is one month. Taking all that into consideration you need to give yourself about three months to secure and start your new job.

Viewing the Xpress Website on a daily basis will give you the latest jobs. We are Scotland’s largest Permanent Hospitality and Retail Recruitment business and we are the first point of contact for businesses looking to hire. Each candidate that applies to us is communicated with. We offer free career advice and coach you prior to your interview with the client. We also manage all communication between yourself and the client.

It is important when assessing your suitability for the role that you have as much information on the opportunity and the business looking to hire. You should ensure that your experience and qualifications meets the requirements of the role but most importantly it should suit your personal aspirations.

Don’t Delay – go for it! Make 2012 your year!