In the current senior hotel Jobs market unless you have your “act” together you will not stand a chance against the competition.
Let us consider where a competitive advantage might be sought?
Your CV must project the right professional image with the right amount of balance between narrative and numbers, always have your CV professionally written and or checked by a specialist.
Job Interviewing never seems to be getting any easier however proper preparation will help alleviate some of the stress. The following suggestions may help.
Practice answering interview questions and your responses, prior to the meeting carry out a preview review by visualising how you would like the meeting to progress
Research and prepare thoroughly, know the full background of the company and the interviewer and relate your answers to how they may benefit the company needs in relation to its services, products, customers and competition.
Be on time, you only get one chance to make a first impression, make sure your attire is appropriate, if unsure of the culture error on the side of professional, take a small portfolio with copies of your resume, include a pen and paper for taking notes.
Show enthusiasm, a firm hand shake and eye contact demonstrate confidence, stay calm and try to relax, listen to the entire question before you answer, regroup and answer the question asked!!
Give specific examples, one good related example of your background is worth 30 woolly stories, give examples which highlight your successes and uniqueness, your past behaviour may indicate you future performance.
Many interviewees don’t ask questions and miss the opportunity to find out valuable information about the company, importantly show genuine interest in the position and say so.
If the conversation is not developing as you would like find common ground, even if you find yourself not agreeing with everything you are hearing, find something you can agree on and agree 100%
Always follow up an interview, it is one more chance to remind the interviewer the valuable traits you bring to the position, you don’t want to miss the last chance to market yourself.
Remember if you are properly prepared you will feel less anxious and will be ready to positively present yourself.
Happy Hunting.