Baby Boomers are rapidly retiring from our workforce, including the food & beverage industry. So why is the average age of workers going up – and not down? For a number of reasons, people are remaining in the workforce longer than ever before. Increased longevity, shrunken retirement funds and a major recession have forced people […]
In part five of our interview series, we share the most commonly asked interview questions. First, we’ll focus on questions you can expect the interviewer to ask. Second, we’ll provide some questions that you can ask the interviewer to help determine if the job is right for you. Your Career History Tell me about yourself. […]
Finding a new executive food & beverage job in another city should be a cinch for you. After all: You’re gainfully employed at the top of your field. You have a track record of success in positions of increasing responsibility. Your references are impeccable. Employment prospects in your desired city are bright. So why haven’t […]
In part three of our interview series, we look at behavioral based interview questions. One of the keys to success in interviewing is practice, so we encourage you to take the time to work out answers to these questions. Be sure not to memorize answers; the key to interviewing success is simply being prepared for […]
Last week, we did a blog on “How to Answer the Interview Question Tell Me About Yourself”. In part two of this seven part interview tip series, we touch on tips for a successful phone interview. Follow these eight tips on your next telephone interview and remember to call your Kinsa Recruiter afterward: 1.Confirm […]
Ever notice how successful food & beverage professionals often have that certain extra “something” – a quality that makes them more confident and influential? Whether you call it “charisma,” “je ne sais quoi,” or “magnetism,” this quality directly affects how likable a professional is. While it’s true that you don’t have to be liked to […]
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You have the right experience. You have the right job skills. You even have the right intangibles for the position. So why are you always coming up with the “silver medal” – instead of landing the job you want? It could be because you aren’t adequately explaining why you’re the best cultural fit for the […]
The virtual office idea came from a combination of technological innovation and the Information Age. It’s concept is an evolution of the executive suite, that posh area on the top floor of premier real estate where the CEO and other top company leaders have offices. However, the inflexibility and cost of an executive suite lease doesn’t work for many business models and […]
Kinsa Group regularly receives testimonials and letters of thanks from job candidates. Following are a sampling of recent testimonials we have received. “After being contacted by a variety of less-than-useful Food & Beverage recruiting firms, I was wary of the service to be expected from Kinsa group when they called about an open position. Further, I’d […]
According to a 2013 Employment Screening Benchmarking Report by HireRight, competition for experienced talent is a top hiring challenge for U.S. companies. Finding, retaining and developing quality talent was cited as the biggest business issue for 52 percent of the organizations surveyed. How will your food & beverage company address the talent challenges ahead? One […]
