Career and Job Search Tips

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Promoting Gender Diversity in Food & Beverage Leadership

December 3, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips, Food & Beverage Industry Information, HR Best Practices

Neuroscientists have reported that men think differently than women. But that doesn’t mean they’re better leaders. Current statistics, however, might cause you to believe differently.  While women have made great strides in every profession – including those in the food & beverage industry – they still find fewer opportunities in executive offices and corporate boardrooms.  […]

 

Looking for Your Next National Account Manager Position? Don’t let these résumé grammar mistakes hold you back!

November 19, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips, Resume Tips

Want a sure-fire way to have your résumé instantly rejected? Probably not.  But grammar and formatting errors will definitely put your food & beverage résumé on the fast track to a recruiter’s “circular file.” So before you apply for your next Food Scientist or VP of Supply Chain position, carefully examine your résumé to see […]

 

Unemployment Discrimination in the Food & Beverage Industry – It happens more often (and more quickly) than you might think

October 22, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips

How long do you have before being unemployed starts negatively impacting your ability to find a food & beverage job? Try one month. A new research article suggests that employers think less of unemployed job candidates – no matter how briefly they’ve been out of work, and regardless of whether they’ve quit or been laid […]

 

Your Political Balance Sheet

October 8, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips

How is a run for the White House like your quest for career development? To succeed in either endeavor, you need the right people in your corner. When it comes to furthering your food & beverage career, having the right mentors, sponsors and advocates on your side can mean the difference between stagnation and success: […]

 

Looking to Leave Your Position as Food Plant Manager and Start Fresh in Supply Chain? Great Tips on How to Transition Between Careers Successfully

August 20, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips

It happens to the best of us. At one point or another, most professionals seek greener pastures within the food & beverage industry.  Some change professions to broaden their experience base; some change careers so that their innate aptitudes more closely match their job; others make the switch because they wake up one morning and […]

 

Whether You’re the Corporate EHS Manager or a Laboratory Scientist – a Safe Work Environment Starts with You

August 7, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips, HR Best Practices

What’s the best way to create a safer food & beverage workplace? Start by creating a strong “safety culture.”  According to OSHA, creating a culture of safety has the single greatest impact on accident reduction of any process.  Why?  A strong safety culture is more than just a motto.  It’s a system of shared beliefs, […]

 

How to Explain Résumé Gaps in a Job Interview

July 9, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips, Interview Tips

You’re a perfect fit. You have the right skills, the perfect amount of food & beverage experience and top notch references for this job. Unfortunately, you also have a six-month employment gap on your résumé. Whether it’s due to personal or professional reasons, a gap in your résumé is a potential red flag to a […]

 

Finding a Match: How Job Searching is Like Dating

May 21, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips

Some people spend their whole lives searching for that perfect match – and I’m not talking about a significant other. I’m talking about a job. After all, you may be spending the better part of your week dealing with it. No matter what type of food or beverage position you seek, you should know the […]