7 Hospitality Jobs If You’re Just Getting Started
Careers in the hospitality industry for students, new graduates, or those seeking experience
How To Become A Hotel Concierge
A concierge assist guests by providing recommendations for entertainment and then coordinating those accommodations.
How To Become A Hotel Clerk
Hotel Clerks are the first point of contact for internal and external customers at a hotel. They coordinate room reservations, greet hotel or lodging guests at arrival, and check them into their rooms.
How Covid-19 Reshaped Trends in The Hospitality Industry
Examining the pandemic’s influence on hospitality, tourism, and travel
Interview Tips and Tricks To Landing Your Dream Job
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Going into an interview for your dream job can be nerve-wracking. Many people apply, the chosen are few and there can only be one person in the top spot. We’ve all been there and realize that things would be much easier if we had some inside tips on how to ace an interview. Izzy Lugo, Founder and host of Strange on Purpose podcast, had an up close and personal conversation with some hiring staff members from the global footwear brand adidas. The webinar, How To Get a Sneaker Brand’s Hiring Manager to Notice You, was packed full of free game for you.
Izzy was joined by Nick Ziemer (Manager Digital Technology –Footwear, adidas), Bernadette Little (Designer on Global Brand Design, adidas), and Collin Lashway (University Recruiter, adidas). They talked about what it’s like to work at adidas and what the hiring process is like. They gave ve attendees an inside look at what hiring managers are looking for and what you can do to make yourself stand out as a candidate for the position you are interviewing for. Check out some of their points below:
- Myth: The only job in the sneaker industry is sneaker design.
- Truth: “The 3 panelists on this webinar are a great representation of the different jobs available in the sneaker industry. There was a Manager of Digital Technology, a Designer on Global Brand, and a University Recruiter, all adidas employees.”
- Myth: Internships are so hard to get.
- Truth: “Networking plays a major role in landing internships and even full-time jobs in the sneaker industry.”
- Question: What makes a resume stand out?
- Answer: “There’s not one way to do a resume well but a lot of ways to do it wrong.”
- Question: What makes a portfolio stand out?
- Answer: “Portfolios can show passion and desire through projects to help applicants tell their authentic story. Authenticity is key to standing out.”
- Question: What is it like being a Black/Brown person in the industry
- Answer: “A young Black/Brown person coming into the sneaker industry now is definitely going to be minoritized but the conversations around diversity are being had. I find myself being the only woman in the conversation and the only Black woman in the conversations, at times.”
If you want to hear their complete answers and get all the gems, the full webinar replay for How To Get a Sneaker Brand’s Hiring Manager to Notice You is now available here.
About Izzy Lugo III:
Izzy Lugo III is the Founder and Host of the Strange on Purpose Podcast. The podcast tells the stories of professionals shattering the glass ceilings of culture and shows young professionals what happens when you are authentically you 100% of the time. In addition to the podcast, Izzy spends his time working with brands on content creation as has partnered with brands such as Columbia, UGG, and much more. Lugo has been previously selected as one of Wisconsin’s 25u25 and a Neighborhood Achiever by the Business Journals.
Elena Railean Discusses Why She Chose Hospitality and Tourism | #SoICould
I enrolled in Hospitality & Tourism Industry Essentials so I could…
Improve my knowledge in the Tourism and Hospitality Industry, to drive excellence and 5-star service.
Where are you working now?
Corporate Trainer in Customer Service for Airbnb Project, Lisbon.
Why did you think the course was right for you when you enrolled?
I’ve always had an interest in the Travel and Tourism Industry. I wanted to have an up-skill in this field. Life is a constant learning and improvement experience.
How did the course prepare you for working in the hospitality industry?
It made me aware that it is not only about hotels and restaurants, but it is an entirely new world to be prepared for in order to achieve an outstanding service experience.
What assignment, course, and/or instructor sticks out in your mind or taught you something valuable?
Event planning – How to use the space that has no purpose at this point for different business conferences and events, at a reduced price.
What would you say to a friend about Hospitality & Tourism Industry Essentials?
If you are currently stuck and not sure where to take the step-up from, this course is a great source of inspiration.
What is your biggest takeaway from this program?
I never expected to be so fond of Sales and Entrepreneurship. Enjoyed the class, and how interesting and easy it is integrating.
Now Open! The Noah Noodle Shop | Osaka, Japan
In the midst of global chaos, great things are still happening. Many brands had no idea that by the end of Q1, the world would be at a pandemic standstill. While some projects came to a screeching halt, Noah kept pushing to make the magic happen. On Saturday, June 27th, The Noah Noodle Shop opened its doors, hoping to encourage its global community that with faith and perseverance, we can overcome anything.
The creative vision for The Noodle Shop was executed by an A1 team led by Noah’s own Estelle Bailey-Babenzien, who happens to be a course contributor in the Streetwear Essentials course. Her design skill for creating the perfect aesthetic for an epic customer experience is one of a kind. The tradition of the Noodle Shop building speaks for itself and the design beautifully reflects that. The Noodle Shop was a traditional family house that functioned as a family-owned and run noodle shop for over a century. And while serving food and selling clothes doesn’t seem ideal, Noah reserved the tradition and made it happen.
In the spirit of tradition, Noah Osaka used the image of the Kibori Kuma as a symbol of its opening. The Kibori Kuma is a wood-carved bear which is a representation of the “rural artisanal tradition” in Japan. Farmers used to make these bears during the winter months for income when their business was slower. Many Japanese families have Kibori Kuma in their homes as a symbol of “the balance in nature, and the responsibility each species has for one another”. Adding the imagery of the Kibori Kuma to the opening is another ode to the tradition being displayed here. Families of the team members who worked on this project have these sculptures in their home and immediately identify with its significance, which is very telling of the Noah brand.
Being a brand is more than selling clothes and running campaigns. Noah is deeply committed to its global community and prides itself on taking its own approach to creating quality products. Instead of following existing guidelines in the fashion/streetwear industry, Noah goes above and beyond to put tradition and human dignity first and foremost. Donating portions of profits to help causes that are important to the brand, speaking on issues they believe in, and helping to amplify the voices of people and organizations important to them are just a few of the ways that make them a “responsible” brand.
Sharifa Murdock Shares Her Journey to ENVSN
Planning and organizing a large scale event is not an easy task. ENVSNFest co-founder, Sharifa Murdock is one of the best in the business. She is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing a variety of large events and trade shows around the country. Events and trade shows cover a small area in the hospitality industry that caters to M.I.C.E., meetings, incentives, conferencing, and exhibitions. M.I.C.E. is a niche area in the hospitality industry that focuses a variety of events and ENVSNFest falls into that category.
Sharifa has solid experience in the fashion, music, and hospitality (event planning) industries with an insane ability to bring her visions to life. She recently sat down with us to discuss what her journey to creating ENVSNFest was like and how she was able to make it happen. If you missed it, submit your email below to get the webinar recap of Journey to ENVSNFest w/ Sharifa Murdock.
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