by Joe Rice | Aug 21, 2017 | Career Advice
A fact that can take people time to realize is that sacrifice is required to achieve anything worth doing in life. Regardless of the goal or dream you’re trying to accomplish, you will ultimately have to give up something to allow it to become a reality. Here are a...
by Joe Rice | Jul 31, 2017 | Industry Trends
Like any industry, the hospitality industry is always looking to utilize existing technologies and develop new ones to meet the growing needs of its customers. Guests have growing and changing demands, and hotels must remain on top of them. Be on the lookout for these...
by Joe Rice | Jul 28, 2017 | Hospitality Careers
Whether you plan on switching jobs or are looking to stay in your current position, your future looks good from a compensation standpoint. In the second half of 2017, 27 percent of American workers plan on changing jobs. According to CareerBuilder’s 2017 Midyear Job...
by Joe Rice | Jul 27, 2017 | Career Advice
While your resume is important, the cover letter is in many ways the first impression you make on an employer. The cover letter’s content, style, and overall structure is usually reviewed closely by the hiring manager. Therefore, it’s important for candidates to take...
by Joe Rice | Jul 26, 2017 | Career Advice
Last month the US unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent, the lowest it’s been in 16 years. For much of 2016 and 2017, so far, it has continued to decrease, signifying steady job growth. With this comes more competition for candidates and a heightened awareness of...
by Joe Rice | Jul 21, 2017 | Industry Trends
The hospitality industry is always evolving. People are constantly wanting different things out of their traveling and lodging experience. Today, travelers want a break from the mundane. They don’t want to be in the standard, chain hotel where the look and feel of a...
by Joe Rice | Jul 19, 2017 | Industry Trends
No matter the business or industry, planning and being prepared for the future is important to any company. After all, failing to prepare is preparing to fail. An imminent challenge that all businesses need to begin planning for is the mass exodus of Baby Boomers from...
by Joe Rice | Jul 17, 2017 | Hotel Industry, Industry Trends
“The Times They Are a Changing” Bob Dylan’s hit song may have been talking about the age of love where most of the baby boomer generation was born, but the lyrics are as true today as they were then. As baby boomers retire from the workforce and millennials take over,...
by Joe Rice | Jul 13, 2017 | Hotel Industry
The goal of any company who is searching for a prospective candidate is to fill its vacancy with qualified people who will bring their professional best to the table. To achieve this end, a recruiter is far more effective, and we will discuss some reasons why....
by Joe Rice | Jul 11, 2017 | Hotel Industry, Industry Trends
Mergers and acquisitions, and the formation of strategic partnerships, typically indicate a dynamic, healthy financial condition for the hospitality industry. The other side of the coin? Ultimately, a few giants can dominate the market. Consider Marriott’s recent...