How to Improve Your Job Search Results
RMG Staffing has been in the hospitality and staffing industry for more than a decade. With a wonderful and dedicated team, we have and will continue to provide exceptional service to our clients. In addition to making our clients feel like rock stars, RMG Staffing is blessed to be in a position where we can dramatically improve the careers of those who want to excel in South Florida’s hospitality industry. We also try to give excellent career advice to every prospective employee that walks through our doors. One of the many pieces of advice we offer is ways to improve one’s job search. Here are four key ways to jump-starting your career in the right path. 1. Focus on the High-Return Job Efforts Job boards have less than a 5% effectiveness rate while networking has more than a 50% effectiveness rate. Start by selecting 10 to 30 companies where you would love to work. Do a company search on LinkedIn and identify the decision makers and their staff. Follow the company and people on LinkedIn and Facebook, join their groups and conversations, and comment on their blogs. 2. Review Your Online Presence Studies show that 88% of employers Google prospective employees’ names so make sure you have a completed LinkedIn profile. Check your various social media presences and be careful of the content you post. Take down or change any comments that reflect poorly on you. 3. Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile Would you show up if a recruiter was searching through LinkedIn to find people for the position you are seeking? Try it and if you are not on the first or second page, go back to your profile and add keywords to increase your ranking. A simple trick is to look at the profiles of the people who rank well and follow their examples. 4. Create Measurable Goals Stay disciplined. Set goals. For example, “I will make 15 networking calls and have two weekly meetings.” Make sure you are focusing on high-impact efforts like networking versus job board submissions. Keep a record of your efforts so if an employer calls, you can quickly determine when and how they were contacted.
Moving to Miami from Out-of-State
There are many reasons why people choose to relocate from one state to the other. Sunny skies, great beaches, diverse culture, sumptuous cuisines, employment opportunities, and being closer to loved ones are reasons out-of-towners have made Miami their new home. Other reasons why people from out of state move to Florida include: no state income tax is a major perk, lower housing costs than many parts of the country, world-class beaches and outdoor entertainment, year-round warm weather, discounts to acclaimed local attractions. But no matter what the reasoning behind your move, we all end up running into the same logistical challenges. For those of you who are in the predicament of moving to Miami from another state, here are a few answers to some questions that will surely help alleviate the headaches that usually come with the move. Moving options A lot of people who relocate to our city from another state tend to do the moving without professional help or movers. Though this choice is the cheapest, sometimes doing all the packing and moving yourself can surely put a hurting on the body, mind, and soul. Here are some other options you can choose. Bekins Van Lines Full-service moves include everything — packing, loading, driving, and unloading — so it’s common for it to be the most expensive. Though Bekins Van Lines is known for full-service moving, they also offer an option where customers can do their own packing to save money. They’ll perform in-home estimates for more accurate quotes or can give ballpark estimates online. PODS PODS is typically thought of as a middle-of-the-road option. A portable storage container is delivered to you, you load belongings inside, and they deliver it to the new location. U-Haul Truck rental is the most do-it-yourself option for a move to a new state. You pack, pick up the equipment, load the truck, drive it, unload it and return it. U-Pack U-Pack operates similarly to PODS in that you do the packing and loading and don’t have to drive. However, thanks to an efficient transportation network, U-Pack offers a broad coverage area and rates often comparable to truck rental. Here are some steps you should take once you make your move: Sign up for a Florida driver’s license or identification card. Update car insurance to reflect your new address and register your car. After the relocation process, you might need to file taxes in two different states if you have earned income in both places throughout the year. Recently, U-Haul announced that Florida was amongst the top five states their customers are relocating to. Panama City, Kissimmee, Brandon, St. Cloud, Melbourne, Davenport, Boca Raton, Bradenton, Fort Lauderdale, and Miami are the popular Florida cities the moving company counted. These people are also coming from all parts of the US, including South America and Europe but no matter where you are coming, once you get settled in, you will definitely be happy you made the move to our wonderful city. Say Hello to Miami with RMG Staffing! We are here to help you find the best jobs fast!
The Best Jobs in Hospitality Industry and How to Find Them
We at RMG Staffing know that finding a job is always a difficult undertaking. Not only is difficult, it also comes with tremendous stress and headaches. And if you’re unemployed and short on cash, the ordeal in applying for a job, going through the interview process and waiting for a reply from a prospective employer could leave you distraught. Also, hotels and restaurants have had their own battle in building their staff. It’s a never ending battle for both employers and prospective employees to line up in the perfect match. To help improve this alignment one of the things that needs to be done is to increase the awareness. Prospective employees need to know where are the best jobs in the hospitality industry, how much they pay and what are the required duties and responsibilities. And employers need the proper screening in place before opening their doors to applicants. As an agency that specializes in the hospitality industry, if you’re looking for jobs in a hotel or a restaurant or if you’re a hotel or restaurant looking to upgrade your staff we have you covered. Top Jobs in the Hospitality Industry Hotel Manager The current median salary for a hotel manager is around $90,000 and could reach up to $125,000. Duties and responsibilities of hotel managers include supervising staff, property management and the allocation of funds to various departments. Entry level hotel manager position requires a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of seven years of experience within the industry. Restaurant Cook Manager A restaurant manager is the conductor of the insanity that goes in and around the kitchen. The entry level salary starts at the mid-40s. A lot of restaurants reply more on experience than education but if you want to work your way up to a higher position, some require a bachelor’s degree through culinary school. Bartender A bartender is one of those jobs that doesn’t need a higher education to make the big bucks. Though bartender school has been very popular, as long as you know how to mix drinks and have the experience to back it up, the salary for bartenders could start as the minimum of 30K to the hundreds of thousands. Waitress/ Waiter A waitress plays a vital role in the success of a restaurant. Like a bartender, you don’t need an education to be a waitress. It all comes down to experience and your skills in customer service. Most waitresses gets the majority of their income from tips and depending upon where you work at, a waitress salary range between the mid-30s to 60K. Executive Chef In addition an extensive amount of experience working in the kitchen, the top restaurants require culinary school for their chefs. The earning potential for executive chefs, especially those at the best restaurants is astronomical. Entry level starts around the mid-60K and could go as high as the millions. Head of Housekeeping If you’re lucky enough to work at a five-star hotel or a world renown resort, as a head of housekeeping, you could be making as much as $75,000 a year. The minimum education level for this position is a high school diploma but requires extensive experience in the best hotels and resorts. Where to Find Them? So now that you know the income level for some of the best employment position in the hospitality industry the obvious question you might be asking is, “Where do I find these job?” or as a prospective employee you might be asking is, “Where are the top-quality employees?” To answer both questions in one shot, just call RMG Staffing. For prospective employees, let us do the searching for you, and for employers, we do all screening and training. Through our years of experience in the staffing industry, we have accumulated a large amount of industry IQ to help you succeed.
The Challenge of Motivating the Workforce
Motivating employees to go above and beyond is always a challenge for employers. Sometimes extra money incentives might not be enough even when employees are given bonuses. Besides money, some companies conduct personal retreats and provide their employees other social incentives such as extra days off or work-from-home opportunities in order to uplift and motivate their workforce. “Instilling motivation is a challenge for many business owners. This quality is in a quite short supply in the corporate world, which is a shame considering the benefits all players can reap. Workers who are motivated and satisfied pull their weight and do not hesitate to work their fingers to the bone if need be. “This leads to improved productivity across the board, something that impacts the entire company. Also, businesses that inspire motivation are able to attract more talent and achieve much better retention rates.” – Ricardo Michelangeli, RMG Staffing. But quite honestly, it takes a collective of ideas and solutions to push employees above and beyond. Here are five ways employers can motivate their employees to go the distance. Connect Make sure employees understand each other. Employees don’t follow leaders who they don’t really know or understand. Your team needs to see you as a real person who’s not perfect but who has a real vision for the company. One of the best ways to help people get to know you is by story telling and connecting on a personal level. Financial incentives Employees are employees because they work for money, and additional income will certainly urge them to go that extra mile. Honor and create a professional persona If you create a loyal company culture, you will get loyal employees. No matter what their positions are, or how well they perform at their jobs, all employees want to be respected and valued for their time and contributions. Positive reinforcement Feedback, given to employees and those given to employers by employees is extremely important. Don’t sweat the small stuff Employees do mistakes but eventually they get the job done. Addressing employees’ small mistakes but not punishing them for it, brings about positive output from the employee. Looking for a Staffing Agency in Miami? RMG Staffing can help you! Reach out to us here or call us at 305.890.1562. We love working with our clients, and we’ll love working with you, too.
Motivational words of wisdom
In order to achieve success in their career, one must make intricate plans, simultaneously balance multiple job tasks, have precise time management skills, and be able to properly maneuver through unpredictable circumstances. One of the biggest challenges in the staffing industry is the increasing difficulty in finding great talent. Not every candidate who walks through the door will have the skills and experience employers require. This “skills gap,” of what employers want and need their employees to be able to do, is an uphill battle for staffing agencies. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do,” the great CEO of Apple Inc. Steve Jobs once stated. We at RMG Staffing love what we do. We love meeting people who come from various walks of life and we love figuring out how to match these wonderful people who have great sets of skills with the right employer. It’s definitely a challenge in finding the right one but it’s also a great joy in maneuvering small pieces to create a really great body of work. A second great challenge in the staffing agency is the effectiveness of one’s recruiting tools. Referrals are the primary avenue candidates appear on the radar and according to a recent analysis, referrals have become archaic. Websites such as LinkedIn, Indeed, CareerBuilder, Monster, Simply Hired, Dice have done a decent job in helping to curve the issue but the key to being successful with referrals is to bridge technology with a personal touch. In addition to using the vast resources of technology, when it comes to referrals we at RMG Staffing also utilize venues such educational institutions and open houses in order to stay ahead of the pack. Rather we are putting together an event for a client or an event to recruit prospective candidates, RMG Staffing makes sure a venue caterers to everyone’s need. “It’s important to understand how people organize themselves in a space. In terms of venue, striking a good balance between outdoor and indoor spaces is a great idea. The venue makes the event, not the other way around.” COO of Tech Open Air Jacopo Luperi says about the psychology in choosing the right venue for an event. A third and final challenge we see the staffing industry is facing is in data management. A lot of agencies use spreadsheets to keep track of staffing and employment metrics. This data has to be implemented by typing or copy and pasting. It is a mundane task that accumulates a lot of valuable time that would have been more useful if spent elsewhere. In our data management department, spreadsheets are one of the infinite resources we have at our disposal. We have a large number of indexes that are meticulously organized to keep us up-to-date with the latest trends and helps us make well-educated forecasts. RMG Staffing has been able to continue to provide great talent to our clients because we know how stressful finding the right person can be. No matter how great your plans are, things will happen but we also know, a well trained, experienced professional will always exceed expectations on the job market, despite the difficulties. In our decade of experience in the staffing agency, we have seen it all and certainly helped our gracious clients swim through rough currents.
How Long Should My Hospitality Resume Be?
The topic of resume length is a highly contested debate in the hospitality industry. While you may be excited to submit your four-page resume that highlights every single job you’ve had and every menial task you’ve accomplished, this approach usually isn’t conducive to today’s fast-paced job market. Remember, the purpose of the resume is to highlight your skills that are most relevant to the type of job you are applying for. With that in mind, there are a number of factors to consider when trying to decide on the right length for your hospitality resume. Keep It to No More Than Two Pages Although some of the most successful resumes only consist of one page, this isn’t a requirement. In fact, condensing your career history into one page may not even be possible, especially when you consider the heading of your resume, formatting quirks and bullet points. However, a two-page resume is generally considered the maximum length for resumes in the hospitality industry. If you are having difficulty summarizing your experience in two pages, there are a number of tricks you can use in order to trim some of the excess content. Trimming the Content For starters, try to focus your bullet points on concrete achievements, statistics and facts instead of detailing vague accomplishments, menial duties or general tasks. Such achievements will carry even more weight if they are verifiable, though this isn’t required by any means. Moreover, keep these bullet points brief and concise. Sticking to the facts will let you avoid excess verbiage and give you more space to list your past accomplishments and skills. Next, try to eliminate redundancies wherever possible. While you may have multiple jobs where you served patrons, greeted guests or provided general customer service, it’s not necessary to list such points under every single job description in your resume. Instead of repeating yourself, try to utilize the space to highlight new and different aspects of your career. Alternatively, the strategic use of keywords can go a long way in eliminating redundancies such as this. Simply indicating that you have expertise in customer service, either in the resume’s opening paragraph, in a section devoted to skills or even in your cover letter, can be used to indicate your prior experience in serving customers, greeting patrons and working with the general public. Separate keywords can be used to group other related jobs, concepts or tasks. Finding Opportunities in Hospitality If you need assistance in developing your resume, writing a cover letter or even finding that next big opportunity in the hospitality industry, don’t hesitate to contact the professionals at RMG Staffing today!