The better you tend your career, the more it will grow. When you first get out of school, you’re not handed a bountiful career. You’re given something more like a patch of earth, with the seeds of knowledge and the right tools to cultivate it. Like a fruitful garden, it takes years of persistence, hard […]
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Have you been called an overachiever? Are you bored with your current responsibilities and ready for fresh challenges? Do you think you’re the perfect choice for a promotion that’s available in your company? Then it’s time for a conversation with your boss. Most good leaders want their employees to succeed and grow, but they may […]
Looking for fresh ways to attract, hire and retain better talent? Kinsa is here to help. In July, we started a four-part blog post series dedicated to improving recruiting and retention. If you missed the first post on becoming a food & beverage employer of choice, you can read it here. Today, we’re zeroing in […]
It’s your worst nightmare – and it’s come true. You’ve recently accepted (what seemed to be) an amazing position. But after several weeks on the job, you start noticing problems. Big problems: You were told that the position would be challenging, but you don’t have the responsibilities you expected. Your boss promised lots of one-on-one […]
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“If it’s meant to be, it’s up to me.” “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” These quotes sound cliche, but they actually make good sense when it comes to your food & beverage career. The urgency of your day-to-day activities may make it tempting to take a back seat in managing your […]
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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 […]
