Based on interviews with industry professionals and recruitment specialists, this course helps you create a compelling CV / résumé that will get your foot in the door. Be the last they have to read - Be the first they want to call!
By the end of this course, you will have learned how to:
With Canva’s free resume (opens in a new tab or window) builder, applying for your dream job is easy and fast. Choose from hundreds of free, designer-made templates and customize them within a few clicks.
To give you an edge with your applications, we’ve made some free CV templates that can help your name stand out. They’re professionally designed, visually striking, and best of all, free to download. We’ll also share guidance on what you should include in your CV and highlight online courses that will improve your application writing and interview skills.
If you have non-traditional work experience — or a lack of relevant work experience entirely — the functional resume format may be the right choice for you. Learn how to write your own functional resume and use our template and examples to help you get started.
If you have a hotel management interview coming, or if you want to become a hotel manager, make sure you watch this interview tips video by Richard McMunn from beginning to end, as it will help you prepare fully and PASS! COMMON QUESTIONS ASKED ABOUT HOTEL MANAGER INTERVIEWS Q. What questions do they ask in a hotel interview? Q. How should I prepare for a hotel interview? Q. What questions should I ask a hotel manager? Q. Why do you want to be a hotel manager? Q. What are the duties of a hotel manager? HOTEL MANAGEMENT / MANAGER INTERVIEW QUESTIONS & ANSWERS Q1. Tell me about yourself and why you want to become a Hotel Manager? Q2. What are the most important skills and qualities needed within hotel management? Q3. Why do you want to work for our hotel? Q4. Explain how you’d resolve an issue with an extremely irate guest? Q5. Talk me through the steps you would follow when giving a member of the hotel team feedback on their performance? Q6. Give me some examples of outstanding customer service? Q7. Tell me about a situation when you went above and beyond what was required? Q8. Talk me through the steps you would follow to turn around an underperforming team within a hotel? Q9. Give me a brilliant example of when you provided outstanding customer service? Q10. What steps would take to improve the guest experience and customer service levels at the hotel? Q11. Talk me through the specific steps you would follow when dealing with a hotel guest complaint? Q12. A hotel guest calls down to reception at 4am to make a complaint. There are limited staff on duty. How would you deal with the complaint and what would you say to them? Q13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years' time? Q14. How would you build a strong working relationship with the other members of staff at the hotel you were managing? Q15. What’s the first thing you would when you start within this hotel management role? Q16. What style of management do you have? Q17. Have you ever managed a difficult team? If so, tell me what happened and what you learned from the experience? Q18. What are the major challenges facing the hotel industry over the next 5 to 10 years? Q19. Why do you want to leave your current job to become our hotel manager? Q20. What’s your biggest weakness? Q21. That’s the end of your Hotel Management interview. Do you have any questions for the panel?
Picture this: You step into an elevator, and right after you steps in a well-dressed woman. She looks familiar, and as you squint your eyes you realize she is the CEO of the company where you’ve always wanted to work, a woman who you once met earlier in your career. She presses the button for floor 43. Can you tell her who you are, what your goals are, and leave a memorable impression before the elevator stops? The answer, of course, is yes – if you have a good elevator pitch! This guide will give you the tools to craft a winning elevator pitch. It will take you through the elements of an elevator pitch, how to draft and practice the pitch, and how to deliver it successfully to anyone, whether it’s the CEO in the elevator or a person you bump into at a networking event.
Wondering where to put certifications on your resume? Follow our step-by-step guide on how to list certifications on your resume and get inspired by our proven examples.
According to recent statistics, approximately 72% of adults are passive job-seekers. That means that hundreds of candidates are aiming for your potential job. And they might be more experienced and skilled than you.
Networking is, as its name implies, work. And like any job, networking takes skills. That's right: there’s more to the networking hustle than showing up at an event and hitting the bar. (It takes more than inviting someone to meet for a cup of coffee, too.) Networking has its own skillset, one that you have to work to hone. But luckily, you can get good at networking. Here's a guide on how to network—from how to view this often-dreaded activity to what to say and how to keep the conversation going.
In today’s job market, transferable skills are crucial in showcasing versatility and potential to excel across industries. Learn to incorporate transferable skills in a cover letter to land your next job! Resumes are crucial for showcasing skills and experience, but when paired with a strong cover letter, they can distinguish you from a crowded field of applicants. A well-crafted cover letter allows you to highlight your value, express interest in the position and the company and emphasize transferable skills, particularly useful if you’re changing careers or lack extensive work experience. Table of Contents
What are transferable skills?
How to talk about transferable skills in a cover letter