1. Decisions! Decisions! Decisions!
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2. Networking Alternatives
Classmates
Faculty members
Campus recruiters
School alumni
Your family and friends
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3. Research Sources for Career Information
The Internet
Professional and trade associations in the hospitality industry
Trade publications
Other written information
Career centers
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4. Advantages of Large Companies
Greater opportunities to advance and relocate
Prestige associated with a name
Less employment risk
Compensation and benefits may be greater
Legal protection
Training is often more structured and effective
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5. Disadvantages of Large Companies
Less control over one’s work
Some people believe that they are just a number in a larger organization
Less access to senior executives
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6. Advantages of Small Companies
Employees are likely to know each other
Employees may have a greater variety of duties
Executives in small companies tend to be approachable
Employees may have more responsibility
More company-wide involvement
Less bureaucracy
The best small companies do not stay small
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7. Disadvantages of Small Companies
Limited benefits
Smaller companies often provide less training
Fewer opportunities for promotions
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8. Human Resources Differences
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9. Preferred Candidates Will Possess:
Effective communication skills
Computer aptitude
Leadership and organization traits
Teamwork abilities
Interpersonal abilities
Personal accountability
Enthusiasm (enthusiastic personality)
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
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10. Candidate Characteristics Important to Employers
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11. A Recipe for Resume Development
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12. The Resume Cover Letter
State the position for which you are applying and how you learned about an opening (or why you are contacting the company).
Note special aspects of your background that will help you be an outstanding match for the position being applied for.
State factors that attracted you to this organization.
Indicate what action you desire (such as an interview).
Provide a statement of appreciation for the reader’s consideration of your candidacy and information about how you can be contacted.
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