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Is Your Resume “Killer” – or Is It Killing Your Food & Beverage Career?

January 30, 2017 in Career and Job Search Tips, Resume Tips

 

What’s the difference between a resume that yields an embarrassment of riches and one that’s, well, just an embarrassment? Where do we start? Whether you’re in operations or sales, a C-suite executive or a product manager, the primary goal of your resume is to convert (i.e., land you interviews for great positions with leading food […]

 

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Your Political Balance Sheet

October 8, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips

How is a run for the White House like your quest for career development? To succeed in either endeavor, you need the right people in your corner. When it comes to furthering your food & beverage career, having the right mentors, sponsors and advocates on your side can mean the difference between stagnation and success: […]

 

Looking to Leave Your Position as Food Plant Manager and Start Fresh in Supply Chain? Great Tips on How to Transition Between Careers Successfully

August 20, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips

It happens to the best of us. At one point or another, most professionals seek greener pastures within the food & beverage industry.  Some change professions to broaden their experience base; some change careers so that their innate aptitudes more closely match their job; others make the switch because they wake up one morning and […]

 

How to Explain Résumé Gaps in a Job Interview

July 9, 2012 in Career and Job Search Tips, Interview Tips

You’re a perfect fit. You have the right skills, the perfect amount of food & beverage experience and top notch references for this job. Unfortunately, you also have a six-month employment gap on your résumé. Whether it’s due to personal or professional reasons, a gap in your résumé is a potential red flag to a […]

 

Food & Beverage Hiring: Determining a Job Candidate’s Ethics

July 2, 2012 in HR Best Practices

Would you hire a production manager who “cuts corners” to meet tight deadlines? Would you hire a food safety manager who occasionally “bends the rules” when it comes to refrigeration guidelines? Certainly not.  Solid ethics are vitally important to your organization’s success. Unfortunately, however, intangibles like ethical standards are typically the most difficult characteristics to […]