Kinsa Group’s Recruiters will be at the IFT Annual Meeting and Food Expo held at McCormick Place in Chicago, IL next week on July 16-18, 2018. IFT brings together science of food professionals from around the globe representing all segments of the science of food profession—research and design, ingredients, safety and quality, technology, equipment, processing, packaging, […]
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Pro baseball athletes spend a ton of time in the batting cages honing their swing. The reason is simple: Practice makes perfect! The same holds true for job interviews: When you practice the answers to common questions, you put yourself in the best position to: showcase your knowledge of the employer and available role; provide […]
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Looking for better ways to move to the top of your field, land a promotion or earn a raise? Here’s a hint: don’t go solo! From time to time all of us (especially early career professionals) need a little guidance from a trusted advisor. A mentor can be an invaluable partner in creating career momentum […]
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Employee retention! With the national unemployment rate the lowest it’s been since 2000, talent is in extremely short supply. In conditions like this, it’s quite possible that: Your top-performing executives and professionals are considering other opportunities that pay more, offer greater potential for advancement, or better meet their need for work/life satisfaction. Your competitors are […]
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If used correctly, your LinkedIn profile can be a powerful career-building tool – helping you to expand your professional network, showcase your experience and uncover new employment opportunities. But if you use it incorrectly? The social media platform can make you look like a bumbling wannabe. Are you committing these LinkedIn profile mistakes? A […]
Talent, that is! Global talent shortages. A strong economy. The mass exodus of baby boomers from our workforce. Multiple factors have combined to make competing for food & beverage talent fiercer than it’s been in decades. Where’s the best place to find your organization’s future leaders? In today’s recruiting environment, your best management candidates may […]
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The food & beverage job market is hot. Unemployment is extremely low. You’re a talented professional at the top of your field. So, why aren’t food & beverage employers tripping over themselves to offer you more money? If you want to earn it, you have to ask for it. Whether you’re angling for a […]
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No way! Everyone needs to keep a roof over their head and food on their table, but being a slave to work ultimately diminishes your performance (and jeopardizes your job security). So if you frequently feel like: work takes priority over your physical and mental well-being; you have to choose between being a good family […]
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LinkedIn is a powerful platform you can use to build your professional network, showcase your expertise and connect with new job opportunities. IF you use it correctly, that is. From cryptic headlines to dusty summaries, our food and beverage recruiters share the biggest blunders they see on candidates’ LinkedIn profiles and explain how to avoid […]
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Receiving a counteroffer is flattering. It means that your current employer values your contributions as a professional – and really doesn’t want to see you go. But for many reasons, including the ones we outline in this earlier post, it may not be in your best interest to accept a counteroffer. Once you’ve made a […]
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