Career and Job Search Tips

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Negotiating Remote Work In A New Job Search

July 19, 2021 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

If you are in a job search and prefer to work from home, how can you incorporate that into your search? Kinsa Group offers these four tips for negotiating remote work: Understand your real motives for wanting to work from home. Is it about child care? Ask whether the company offers any assistance. Do you […]

 

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How To Optimize Your Food Science Resume

July 12, 2021 in Career and Job Search Tips, Resume Tips

 

Searching for professional jobs in Food Science, Product Development, R&D, or Food Technology? Take five minutes to read this post – it’s just for you. Kinsa Group food & beverage industry experts Laurie Hyllberg and Robert Navarro explain how to optimize your Food Science resume so it showcases your talent. To stand out from other […]

 

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Company Culture: Choosing The Right Employer

June 28, 2021 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

Surveys asking job seekers what they value in potential employers often rank “culture” as their #1 priority. But culture is an abstract concept. How can you better define what you are looking for in a company culture? Here are half a dozen ideas. Traditionally, corporations adopted a “command and control” model, borrowed from the military. […]

 

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Asking Questions in Job Interviews

June 1, 2021 in Career and Job Search Tips, Interview Tips

 

You’ve probably heard the advice that you should ask good questions in job interviews. But what makes for a good question? Ask questions that show you’ve done your homework. Go beyond just checking out the employer’s website; for example, Google may lead you to any media coverage the company has received. Ask questions that demonstrate […]

 

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How to Get Hired When You’re Currently Unemployed

April 26, 2021 in Career and Job Search Tips, Webinars on Kinsa CareerEdge

 

Determining how to get hired when you are unemployed may feel overwhelming. Some employers will only interview individuals who are currently working. Many automated systems screen out resumes that don’t list current experience. These are a few obstacles which can prevent you from scheduling interviews. Here is what you can do to help you get hired […]

 

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Compensation in 2021: Food and Beverage Salaries

April 19, 2021 in Career and Job Search Tips, Food & Beverage Industry Information, HR Best Practices

 

Food and Beverage Salaries: What’s Accurate? Finding accurate 2021 Food and Beverage Salary Compensation is becoming more challenging.  With the list of states enacting salary bans growing, how can employers establish fair pay? What is the standard pay increase job changers can expect in the food & beverage industry? And how do they know it is fair […]

 

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Practice Makes Perfect: Smart Interview Questions

April 12, 2021 in Career and Job Search Tips, Interview Tips

 

Time for a little hiring math. In a food & beverage interview: smart interview questions + great answers = successful employment connections. Not surprising, though a critical equation for anyone looking to get the upper hand in an interview situation. While you certainly don’t want to sound over-rehearsed, adequate preparation is essential to making a great impression. […]

 

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Reaching Out To Recruiters

April 5, 2021 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

Proactively reaching out to recruiters can be a great way to advance your job search… as long as you follow certain guidelines. Here are some tips that will help you make the most of this practice. Research the recruiter. Since I work for Kinsa, for example, I specialize in food & beverage positions. If you’re […]

 

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