I want to talk about the meat or the main part of your resume.
If you have any work experience, then you must talk about your work experience.
I don't mean mention it on your resume, but really talk about it.
Most resumes have something like this:
' May 2006 - April 2007 Customer Services Agent XYZ Co'
or
' April 05 - May 07 Guest Service Associate ABC Hotel'
This tells the recruiter nothing!
Here's what you need to do:
Write at-least one / two line descriptor.
What should the descriptor have?
Any or ALL of the following:
> What did you do in that job position
> Your main responsibilities
> Your level of interaction with customers
> How many people did you manage
> Did you conduct any training
> Were you responsible for a new product / service launch
> Any achievements in that position
Lets take some examples.
>' May 2006 - April 2007 Customer Services Agent XYZ Co'
Responsible for all in-person queries and requests. Key tasks included, Intiating customer dockets, Actioning service requests, communication with customers and creating MIS
> ' April 05 - May 07 Guest Service Associate ABC Hotel'
Part of the launch team for At-Your-Service concept - A one touch service provider mechanism. Responsible for all guest requests and In-room tasks, from Check In, to Dining, to House Keeping services, Billing and Check out.
Was awarded the Merit of Honour for outstanding service and nominated mentor to two new recurits.
Hope you get the Idea!
Now make some changes to your Work Experience and leave it in comments and I will assist you further.
Take Charge!
The Coach
17 comments:
Dear Coach,
I want a job in travel sector only because my latest experience which is more then five years is in a BPO INDUSTRIES.I joined in this company as an agent and now I am shift incharge here, I am the incharge for one location. My next appraisal should be at the post of Assistant Manager. I have done Iata diploma also which is a course in international travels. We deal here the 'Indian' Airlines and soon we will get the merged AI and Indian call centre. But now I want to change my job and want to work in international scinario. I am a hardworking employee and don't know about the tacts of getting new jobs and negotiations like other people doing these days. That's the reason, I think my growth is slow.
I want your advice about what I have to do in future. My age is 41.I am very good in administration and people management. I will feel happy if you reply me on my own mail ID.e.i. aroraveena_27154776@indiatimes.com
Regards
V
Dear Coach,
I want a job in airline industry,as a cabin Crew. I Hav One year experiance in a traval agency as a customer care exicutive and I am currently working in The renaissance hotel as a frontoffice assistant.I hav done ma Cabin crew traing from Frankfinn management consultant.
I want your advice aboutwhat i have to do in future. my age is 24.iam friendly by nature and very flexible to handling most situation.i will apretiate you if you reply me on my own mail id is ksnlkadavath@yahoo.co.in
regards
kabeer kadavath
november 29,2007 12:35 pm
Dear coach,
now i have 3 years experience in hotel industry,still I'm not satisfy with my position,en salary too,I had done three years diploma in hotel mgt. in 2005, so wht can I do for my professional growth,of course my economical growth,
can I do mba in hospitality ? or anything else ? plz direct me for my splendid future. my emailID-premchandel@yahoo.com
Dear Prem,
May I request for two things:
1. What have you done till now?
2. What are you seeking? NOW, 5 yrs, 10 yrs ahead.
Let me know
Cheers!
I replied to V & Kabeer directly
- Coach
Dear sir,
I want to work in airport services but the problem i am facing because i have no any idea about the course & the instiute which course give me a bright future . I am working in a travel company. plz advice me what i have to do for my carrier. Id is ravi_aa22@yahoo.co.in
Ravi
Dear Ravi,
You dont really need a specific course for airport services.
I mentioned this earlier to someone else too, just go to the Airport, meet all the Airport Managers (AAI & Airlines) and see how & where you can apply.
If you really want to, then you could do one of the many one year courses that give you an exposure to Airlines, Hospitality & Tourism.
All the best!
Warm Regards,
Prabhjot Bedi
Eclat Hospitality
DEAR SIR,
I HAVE 03 YRS EXPERIENCE IN FOOD& BEVERAGE SERVICE FROM 5 STAR HOTELS & I HAVE DEGREE IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT.BUT I AM NOT SATISFIED WITH SALARY AS WELL AS POSITION TOO B'COZ OF SLOW CAREER GROWTH.CURRENTLY WORKING AS A STEWARD IN TAJ HOTELS. PLZZ ADVICE ME WHAT I HAVE TO DO NEXT?
Dear Anshul,
3 years is enough time to move to the supervisory level.
Here are my suggestions:
1. Always try and seek an improvement with your current employer. Please speak to your direct boss, your F&B Manager & your HR Manager about what you can do to get a promotion.
Probably they will tell you somethings that you are currently lacking in.
2. Food & Beverage is a small world. Talk to people in other hotels/organizations, friends and see if you can move.
with a 3 years exp you will get a job in Delhi/Mumbai or any other metro very very easily.
3. Seek out opportunities yourself.
Call leading hotels, speak to HR and ask them you would like to meet them to discuss opportunities.
most of them will agree to meet you.
Try this out.
Let me know how it goes..
Cheers!
hi i done my Graduation in hospitality Science, now i m working for Travel company in retail sector.
I am little bit confused for my future growth is it i doing rite for my future tat i changed my job field from hotel to travel and if yes is it require to take any travel IATA diploma course for further growth. i m on work now, but then also want to do IATA course. Is it possible to do job and course. plz suggest me some Institue.
Regards,
Bharat
Dear Sir,
I want to become a Cabin Crew and I have done Cabin Crew and Hospitality Course and currently I am working in the 3* hotel in Ahmedabad and now I just would like to know that which are the main questions will be asked and How should I give the answers,Could you please assist me.
Hope you reply me as soon as possible.
Dear Bharat,
I dont know which city you are based, but here are my suggestions:
> Tourism/Travel Trade is a huge future opportunity. Like retail you will see a surge in work, employment and opportunities.
> IATA certification is offered by IATA. You can do the course from anywhere it does not really matter. it is the IATA examination that you need to clear. check for YMCA in your city, they should be offering this course.
Hope this helps.
Cheers!
The Coach
dear coach,
i have done 3yrs degree in hotel management 2002,then i have done 4months crusie course in 2003,then in 2004 i have joined t.g.i.f 5*restaurant,from 2006-2008 i was running realiance a1 plaza franchaisee and from july 2008 to till date i have been working has a sales manager in a insurance company, i am looking for a international jobs in supervisanal levels,can u plz help me out
regards
bnk
@bnk
Thank you for your details.
write to me at p.bedi@eclathospitality.com and we will take this forward.
warm regards,
Prabhjot Bedi
The Coach
Dear Coach,
I am a commerce graduate and do'nt have any diploma or degree related to hospitality industry. Currently I am completing my 2nd year as Front Office Executive in a fice star hotel in agra,I am not satisfied with my job and need a change can you advice me about my career in hospitality industry that what are my chances of getting a good job in any other five star hotel, I want to work in resevation department.
Sir please advice me I really need help.
Regards
Sumit Singh
@Sumit
You can very easily move to the reservations, although your manager may not really like it. If you have been at the Front Desk, your manager may not want to loose a trained resource. However, reservations is really not that difficult to move into from front desk.
I suggest you have a word with your immediate supervisor and then your HOD. if that fails, speak to HR.
if that fails, just change your job.
p.s. since you havent mentioned where you are I cant give you specific advice. you can write to me at p.bedi@eclathospitality.com
hi sir,
greetings for the day!
will ti be possible for you to send a sample cv of a hotel manager,Have done my diploma in hotel management and started my career as a FOA is a star hotel and at present am an executive. but am not satisfied with the present job. Pls do guide me
with regards,
vishu_narayanan@yahoo.co.in
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