Job interviews
How to get on
Here you are going to learn how to behave on a job interview and how to carry out a job interview on your own.
- At first read the introduction and find out which are the common DO-s and DON'T-s.
- Go through the questions you can be asked when applying for a new job.
- Have a look at the questions you can use when interviewing a new front-desk rep.
- Learn about the body language which is also an important thing to consider.
- Watch the videos about job interviews and pay attention to the language.
- Do the practice exercises and learn the expressions how to ask the right questions.
- Finally watch a video of a famous British movie Fawlty Towers and enjoy a quite weird type of a job interview. Have fun!
"The will to prepare yourself to win - is perhaps greater than the will to win"
One of the fastest growing segments of our economy is the hospitality sector: hotels, restaurants, resorts and institutions.Sure, the jobs in
the food service and hospitality sectors are there, but are you
prepared to ace your next hotel or restaurant interview? Do you know how
to handle yourself when interviewing for a resort job or a hotel front office staff?
No one likes job
interviews. You feel like you're under the spotlight being grilled like a
tuna steak. But it doesn't have to be that way. In fact, it shouldn't
be that way. Whether it's a hospitality interview, restaurant interview,
hotel or food service interview, you can prepare yourself.
Start by learning
as much as you can about the company offering the job. The world wide
web will provide some help, here, since most resorts, hotels and
restaurants have some kind of web site so do a little research to find
out what you can about your potential employer.
- Review the job posting carefully to see if you have the necessary credentials
- Scope out the place if it's nearby. It's a good thing to know going in to that interview.
- Prepare a list of questions you want answered during the interview.
- Let the interviewer control the interview. Wait until you've heard the job description and duties. In fact, let the interviewer explain the job in detail. Many of your questions may be answered before you even ask them.
Questions to Ask During a Hospitality Interview
Obviously you want to know all about the job, responsibilities, management structure and so on. Make a list of questions you would ask. Then CLICK the button and have a look at some good questions to ask during the interview:
Questions to Avoid During a Hospitality Interview
It's
better to avoid sounding like you're only interested in what the job
can do for you rather than what you can do for the employer. So, at
least during that first interview, avoid questions that seem too "me"
oriented. Make a list of the questions you surely must avoid on your
first interview.Then CLICK the button and have a look at some good questions to avoid:
Watch a video of DO-s and DON'T-s
You are going to watch a video guide to interview DO-s and DON'T-s.
Find the answers to the following questions:
- Which are the key areas that most of the interviews are designed to assess?
- Name the tips you were advised about and discuss it in the classroom.
CLICK on: DO-s and DON'T-s on a JOB INTERVIEW
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