food production jobs

Bouncing Back After a Layoff

December 3, 2018 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

Shock. Anger. Self-doubt. Grief. Being laid off triggers a complex mix of emotions that can rattle even the most stalwart professional. After all, a layoff is one of the most challenging experiences you can face in your professional career. If you’ve been handed a pink slip, it’s perfectly natural to feel powerless – even jealous […]

 

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Is That Even Legal? How to Field “Questionable” Food & Beverage Interview Questions

November 5, 2018 in Career and Job Search Tips, Interview Tips

 

You expect to be asked informational, behavioral and even “curve ball” questions in a food & beverage interview. But illegal interview questions? Yes, you need to be prepared to skillfully address those, too. Whether they’re inexperienced, improperly trained or just plain unscrupulous, some interviewers will ask questions that violate the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s […]

 

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Eenie Meenie Miney Mo?

September 10, 2018 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

The rhyme is fine for choosing team members on the playground… …but definitely not a smart approach for landing a mentor. A mentor in the food & beverage industry is an indispensable partner who can help you chart a clear career path, broaden your network and fast-track your professional development. If you want to accelerate […]

 

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From Awful to All-Star: How to Dramatically Improve Your Food & Beverage LinkedIn Profile (part 2)

May 14, 2018 in Career and Job Search Tips

  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 […]

 

From Awful to All-Star: Advice to Dramatically Improve Your Food & Beverage LinkedIn Profile (part 1)

March 18, 2018 in Career and Job Search Tips

 

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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