Success Doesn’t Find You: You Have to Go and Get It
While everyone wants to achieve success, not everyone is born to succeed. Professionals need to understand that they can’t afford to wait or expect success to find them. It’s true that some people are lucky enough to win a lottery, but they still made an effort to take part in the contest and it paid off beyond expectations. Ultimately, it’s up to you to pave your way for success. Here are some expert tips on how to achieve success in your career: Determine What Drives You One of the biggest professional mistakes is failing to determine your value and worth. People keep putting in efforts and pressuring themselves to achieve goals they never wanted to achieve in the first place. As a result, they aren’t happy or satisfied with their achievements. Thus, the first step to accomplishing success is defining the type of job you want, the type of people you want to engage with, the area you wish to expand your knowledge, and the amount of money you wish to earn. This should help you define success for yourself, and the rest of the efforts should be aligned with what you decide at this stage. Don’t Be Afraid to Change Directions Have you ever thought why only a few people are able to achieve success? That’s because not everyone is decisive enough to initiate change. Suppose you took on a banking career, and two years down the road you realize that it’s not your cup of tea. You’re more interested in a career in hospitality. Most people faced with such a situation would think that it’s too late to switch their careers now. They keep on advancing in the wrong direction and never step on the road to success. Be bold enough to make the switch when it’s necessary. If your passion for soccer is intense enough to take it up as a profession, don’t be afraid to go for it. If you have a 9-to-5 job and you are deeply inclined towards having your own business, start off with a minor side hustle alone with your current job. As your venture reaches a certain level, you can leave the job to work on the business full-time. Keep Improving One of the biggest drivers of success is continuous improvement. Regardless of your profession or position level, keep improving yourself. Obtaining more and more insights into your field of work helps you develop that intuition that others cannot match. With improved professional competitiveness, countless opportunities start opening up that lead you to success. Closing Thoughts The emergence of workplace diversity and remote working options means that professional competition is more intense than ever. It has become increasingly challenging to stand out and prove yourself in the corporate world. Yet, the three effective tips discussed above should still help you find success, no matter where you live in the world. RMG Staffing opens doors to new applicants eager to learn the hospitality industry, from bartenders to cooks to VIP hostesses and general managers. We train and provide the best opportunities to fulfill your career success.
How to Stay on Track with Your 2020 Resolutions: A Guide to Hospitality Professionals
How to Stay on Track with Your 2020 Resolutions: A Guide to Hospitality Professionals Avoid Negativity Before anything else, you should remove anything and everything that puts you down. All your positive efforts will be affected by negativity. One great idea is to maintain a journal. According to the University of Rochester Medical Center, the practice of journaling things down battles depression, stress, and anxiety. Take up a New Challenge Every Week Most of us tend to avoid and resist change, not knowing that it’s regarded as one of the biggest weaknesses in today’s ever-changing business world. An effective technique to address this is to take up one challenge every week, starting with the easier ones. This could be anything from improving your time management to changing your attitude towards your colleagues, etc. Once you get accustomed to change, nothing will be able to beat you off-track. Love Your Job More than 70% of the people faced with depression reach that state because they don’t enjoy doing their work, even if they’re passionate about it. No matter how satisfying your career is, it is no good to pressurize yourself with never-ending targets. First of all, make it a point to love your job. If you don’t have a job you love, switch careers, make a move towards a more happy and positive environment, full of new energy and passionate people who share the same goals of success. Then, do everything you can do to make it fun. Stay in Touch with the Right People and Find Your Mentors One of the most long-lasting favors you can do to yourself is building and retaining a valuable professional network with like-minded, driven individuals. You certainly want to stick to your college friends but this doesn’t mean you don’t let other people enter your life at all. Call back all the friendly people you worked with in your previous job. A mentor, for example, the operations manager at a busy staffing agency, a hotel manager or agency CEO can improve your daily life, thrive to do better, and show you how to achieve your career goals, fill in the blanks and improve your skills and knowledge. This will boost your confidence and satisfaction at your career choice. You will do great! Be Yourself It is necessary for you to be able to connect with guests in a meaningful way, Regardless of where you work we encourage employees to be themselves and build stronger bonds with their clients and colleagues, which ultimately improves customer experience and loyalty. A great sense of humor goals a long way. Laughter brings joy to the workplace as well as client relationships. Shoot for 5-star Reviews Top employees are awarded vacations, free dinners, trips, and many other perks. Your attitude is everything. Emotionally intelligent employees receive genuine responses from hotel guests and restaurant clients. Shoot for the stars, be enthusiastic, create a great guest experience and travel sites will fill with positive opinions about your guest’s experience. Get started with RMG Staffing today, send your resume to apply@rmgstaffing.com and be a part of something big.
Art Basel Miami Beach Extravaganza Kicks Off
RMG Staffing is hiring now for the 18th edition of Art Basel Miami Beach. This year, Art Basel in Miami Beach introduces its new sector, Meridians, dedicated to large-scale installations (those things that can only fit in a museum or art warehouse). On Thursday, the fair announced the selection of 34 projects— all that would fit in the 60,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom atop the Miami Beach Convention Center. (Actually, only 33 fit inside. An installation by Jose Davila will be staged outdoors on the convention center’s north side.) Art Basel announces gallery lineup for its 18th edition in Miami Beach in December • Global focus: 269 leading galleries from across the world to exhibit, with 20 galleries joining the fair for the first time • Unique overview of galleries and artists from the United States and Latin America, highlighting the fair’s importance within the region • Expansion of the fair with a new sector, Meridians, dedicated to large-scale works • Art Basel, whose Lead Partner is UBS, takes place from December 5 to December 8, 2019 at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) Today Art Basel announced the 269 leading international galleries selected for its 2019 edition in Miami Beach this December. As the premier art fair of the Americas, more than half of the exhibitors have exhibition spaces in North and South America, providing a unique overview of the art scenes within the region. 12 galleries from the Americas are participating in the fair for the first time: Barro Arte Contemporáneo from Buenos Aires; Document, moniquemeloche, and Mariane Ibrahim Gallery from Chicago; M+B and Parker Gallery from Los Angeles; Nicelle Beauchene Gallery, Company Gallery and Karma from New York; Galería Agustina Ferreyra from Mexico City; Central Fine from Miami Beach; and Cooper Cole from Toronto. Given the fair’s global focus, the list of exhibitors includes galleries from 33 countries and territories spanning five continents, with a particularly strong lineup of galleries and artists from Asia. New entries to the fair from the region include 10 Chancery Lane Gallery from Hong Kong, Magician Space from Beijing, and ROH Projects from Jakarta, while Hanart TZ Gallery from Hong Kong participates for the first time in the Galleries sector. In addition, Taka Ishii Gallery from Tokyo and Edouard Malingue Gallery with exhibition spaces in Hong Kong and Shanghai both return to the fair after a hiatus. The show’s comprehensive narrative goes beyond its geographical breadth. Leading experts in Modern and historical works such as Acquavella Galleries, Landau Fine Art and Mary-Anne Martin Fine Art are joined by a new generation of art galleries including Clearing, Galeria Jaqueline Martins, and Société, allowing the show to span over a century of art history. Additionally, Meridians will provide a new platform for galleries and their artists to show work that pushes the boundaries of the traditional art fair layout. Curated by Magalí Arriola, Director of Museo Tamayo, the sector will be staged in the new Grand Ballroom of the MBCC, a column-less exhibition space of almost 6,000 square meters (60,000 square feet) that is directly connected to the exhibition halls. Apply now or hire talent with RMG Staffing.
What is Hospitality Operations Manager?
Hospitality operations managers are the go-to team leaders in a business. They help various departments and team members within a company and coordinate to meet the end goal. Every business needs them, especially the hospitality and food and beverage industries. Their job includes leading a large team, hiring and firing people, negotiating contracts, coordinating staff, implement revenue management operations, provide sales staff, responsible for assuring operational and financial performance goals are met, understanding general business operations and guiding work teams for projects. They also make strategic decisions about what clients are likely to need and at what times, create company policies that help the staff operate efficiently. The COO duties vary widely and depend on each client’s property needs. Overall, they manage the day-to-day activities of the full-time division, assuring that all functions are covered appropriately, orders are filled successfully, and all support processes are fulfilled timely. “Operations is the heart of most companies because the operations department actually gets the job that the company needs to get done,” says Ricardo Michelangeli, CEO of RMG Staffing. The Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests substantial employment growth for operations managers between 2016 and 2026, especially in the restaurants and other eating places as well as management of companies and enterprises. An estimated 205,200 jobs should open up nationwide. How much does an Operation Manager Make? Hospitality Operations Managers can make anywhere from $40.3K to $105K. The Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests an annual wage between $44,710 to $157,120. In about 25 percent of career cases, the operations manager can exceed the estimated salary and get paid $157K. RMG Staffing opens positions for hospitality operation managers all year round to be placed at top level enterprises and top luxury hotels in Miami Beach, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Doral, Kendall and more locations in South Florida. As a matter of fact, the operations manager actually ranks #8 in Best Business Jobs per US Career News. Many operations managers have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, but the specific degree required depends on the organization that is hiring. Significant expertise at this top-level position will typically bring a promotion to the present position. The ability to make decisions quickly and communicate effectively within a large and diverse organization is essential. An operations manager promotes community awareness of the company by actively participating in local functions, and by consciously positioning our company as a focus for community support. This position requires a high level of energy, motivation, determination, and commitment. Job Satisfaction The average American COOs work well into their 60s, so why not have a job that’s enjoyable, satisfactory and a career that’s fulfilling. This position is extremely rewarding with a high commitment to the team and clients. To be successful in this role, the candidate must have previous experience selling in the staffing industry and managing the operational success of their division. To be able to supervise and motivate a team both external and internal toward achieving their sales goals is fulfilling and rewarding. If you think you have what it takes, submit your resume to apply@rmgstaffing.com
Super Bowl 2020 in Miami with RMG Staffing
We are thrilled for RMG Staffing inclusion in the Super Bowl LIV in Miami at the Hard Rock Stadium in February 2020. When NFL’s 100th season ends with Super Bowl 54, that domestic and global attention will turn to Miami. Football’s grandest event is coming to Miami with many satellite parties for the NFL’s loyal fans. This is the biggest celebration of the year that is taking place Sunday, February 2nd at the new Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, a city located in north-central Miami-Dade County roughly 15 miles up I-95 from central Miami. The stadium is home to our very own Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes. The stadium was selected as the host venue for the Super Bowl 2020 in part because of its warm location, and also because of the recent $50 Million improvements of the club level and suites along with the new party terraces, and redesigned parking lot. The Super Bowl LIV provides enormous opportunities for diverse, qualified and certified local businesses with opportunities to compete for special event-related contracts connected to the Super Bowl returning to South Florida for a record 11th time. Super Bowl LIV will have more than $500 million in positive economic impact for South Florida. One important element of this sustainable growth will be in the form of the connections, opportunities, and development available through the unique Business Connect program. RMG Staffing is responsible for delivering excellent VIP experience at the Super Bowl LIV in Miami, including personal waiters, servers, hosts, guest greeters, setting tables, replenishing beverages, pre-game setup, post-game cleanup, bussers, attendants and more. This is a big competition for quality talent has begun. Apply online or request talent in seconds.
10 Essential Skills Required for the Hospitality Industry
In every thriving economy, the hospitality industry enjoys a place among robust commercial sectors. The industry encompasses hotels, resorts, food and beverage operations etc. From chefs to tour guides, the industry depends on a deep network of professionals. Contrary to popular belief, working in the hospitality industry is not a cakewalk. Anyone who wants to work in the industry in any capacity must have a certain set of skills. In this piece, we are going to discuss 10 essential skills required for the hospitality industry. 1) Exceptional Communication Skills Good communication skills are prerequisites of every profession. However, when it comes to the hospitality industry, nothing less than great communication skills will do. Hospitality and tourism employees come across a range of visitors from different socioeconomic and cultural background every day. So, they must know how to communicate with everyone with equal competence. 2) Ability to Operate on High Energy The hospitality industry is not about a monotonous 9-to-5 desk job. People working in the industry have to be on their toes all day long. It’s an exciting prospect of hospitality jobs that ensures zero boredom at work. 3) Formal Training Every hospitality job requires formal training. Even a receptionist has to be well-versed in certain things to qualify for any good placement. Staffing agencies often offer free formal training to hospitality industry aspirants. 4) High Level of Customer Service It won’t be wrong to say that hospitality ventures are primarily rated for their quality of customer service. Therefore, ability to deliver a high level of customer service is an essential condition for working in the hospitality industry. Any aspirant who wants to work in the industry must develop the ability to understand customers’ needs in order to promptly fulfill them. 5) Cultural Awareness A large part of hospitality industry consumer base consists of foreigners. This means hospitality jobs entail interacting with people of different cultural backgrounds. So, it is important for an aspirant to be aware of different cultures, belief systems, and norms. A culturally-aware hotel staff will be able to offer great customer service. 6) Teamwork In the hospitality industry, many employees work together to serve a single customer. Thus, an aspirant must know how to work alongside people of different temperaments. 7) Flexibility As mentioned earlier, work in the hospitality industry is not limited to a 9-to-5 job. A person might have to work odd hours. It is also important that a person is able to adapt to changing working environment at the given cue. 8) Promptness Hospitality industry can’t afford to have downtime. People working there have to deliver services without a delay. Therefore, promptness is one of the essential skills required for the hospitality industry. 9) Loyalty The hospitality industry has to show its loyalty to customers to develop a long-term relationship with them. This happens through a workforce of employees who understand this concept. 10) Dedication Dedication is important for success in every job. In the hospitality industry, dedication pays a great dividend to both the employer and the staffer. If you are looking for a hospitality job of any kind, get in touch with us at RMG Staffing, we can put you through good employers in South Florida.
Benefits of Working for a Staffing Agency
If you are a fresh graduate or looking to switch careers, it will always be hard to land a job in your desired field. If you are in such a fix and don’t know where to start, you should look into working for a reputable staffing agency. RMG Staffing not only helps those new to the professional world but also promises many other benefits that make job hunting easier. With their help, a fresh graduate is able to steer through the tricky waters of the corporate world and move towards a promising career. 1) Offer On-Call/Temporary/Permanent Placements It is not easy to find a job that is in line with your skills, requirements and temperament. Good staffing agencies cater to every type of job demand. Whether a person is looking for a permanent source of income or needs work on a temporary basis, enlisting with a staffing agency can come in handy for all different types of placements. RMG Staffing works with many employers in the hospitality industry that offer a range of different jobs. 2) Their Experience Speaks for You Entry-level employees don’t have any reputation of their own. This is totally normal since they haven’t worked before. It is very common that companies hesitate in hiring a person without prior work experience and a professional reputation. All such candidates can use the reputation of a staffing company in their favor. You increase the chances of getting hired in the right place when you start working for a staffing agency that has a good reputation. 3) They Ensure Employees Get All the Rightful Benefits Freshman can’t easily assess which type of employer they are going to work for. Misleading and incomplete contracts often trap rookie employees when they try to secure a placement on their own. A contract that doesn’t entail complete employee benefits can lead to a terrible job experience. Staffing agencies only work with employers that maintain the relevant industry compliance. This ensures that employees don’t get robbed of their rightful employee benefits. 4) Provide Personal Counseling If you can’t decide which commercial domain matches with your skills and interests, then affiliation of a staffing agency can turn out to be useful. There are many great agencies that offer personal counseling to recruits who are indecisive about their career choices. It is better to have your choices sorted before setting out on a professional journey. Otherwise, you can end up wasting the formative years of your professional life at the wrong organization. 5) Provide Beforehand Training Every company has a unique working environment and its training regimen is set accordingly. Yet, there is some essential preparation for every industry and working environment that can give a head start to people taking on a job for the first time. A staffing agency is an avenue where you can find such training beforehand. Are you unable to find a job aligned with your aspirations? Can’t get your hands on any job at all? Start working for a staffing agency, and you will succeed in finding the right professional fit for yourself. We are here to assist; please email your resume to apply@rmgstaffing.com or call us at (305) 890-1562
How to Answer The ‘Tell me about yourself’ Question During an Interview
Ever tried Googling yourself? If you ever performed such inquiry chances are you received little to no responses or you may have also gotten way too much information- information that is private and might make it stressful for you in the real world. Well, when you go on a job interview and the interviewer says, “Tell me about yourself,” that same information, rather it’s good or bad is the same response the interviewer may want to get out of you. “We always ask prospective employees the ‘Tell me about yourself’ question,” says RMG Staffing President Ricardo Michelangeli. “It’s a good way to find out if a candidate can organize their thoughts on the spot. It’s a good way to see if someone can speak well and be able to give honest answers.” Being honest is the best thing you could do and another thing we suggest in preparation for the “Tell me about yourself” question is to Google yourself and read the information you may or may not want to be exposed. If the information is negative you may want to directly contact the source and ratify the situation. If the information is good then you might want to use that same information and its source in your responses. Also, be sure to review your social media posts. Edit out comments you may have written that might paint you in a negative light. In addition, you can ask friends, relatives or colleagues a few things they may or may not like about you and see if those responses may benefit you at a job interview. “One should always practice and get feedback from friends and colleagues on how best to answer that question,” Mr. Michelangeli added. “Good or bad the more responses you get the better. You can never be overly prepared for a job interview.” So if you’re still unsure to how to answer the “Tell me about yourself” question here are some quick suggestions that are straight to the point. Be aware that there are other guidelines and suggestions out there and being open to constructive criticism will benefit you in the long run. • Connect personal strengths and give supporting examples. • Mention your overall dreams and aspirations. • Avoid summarizing your resume word for word. • Mention past experiences and proven successes. • Align your current job responsibilities to the role. • Avoid mentioning personal information related to your marital status, children, political or religious views. • Highlight your personality and education background • Avoid rushing into deeper conversations about the role and company. • Connect your skills to the job description. • Briefly mention hobbies and give examples of how your work benefit others on a personal level Last but not least, make sure you remain calm during an interview. Don’t go in there with an empty stomach or dehydrated. Be mindful of your composure and smile. Relax, you got this.
RMG Staffing Celebrates 10 Years of Providing Great Service
Time definitely flies. When RMG Staffing first started out our office was quite small. You could have counted the total number of our team with one hand. The year was 2008 and quite honestly, it was the worst year for anyone to start a business due to the financial crisis brought on by the real estate bubble of that previous year. But despite the harsh economic circumstances, Ricardo Michelangeli foresaw an opportunity to make money and also provide jobs to a city that was in desperate need of economic recovery. “People thought I was crazy,” RMG Staffing President Ricardo Michelangeli expresses about his companies early beginnings. “And it was very difficult starting out.” According to Mr. Michelangeli the atmosphere of the staffing industry in South Florida was doing as bad as the rest of the economy ten years ago. Events in Miami were few so therefore companies were not looking for staffing agencies to provide them with anything. Also, the hotels were experiencing a great number of low occupancies. Tourists continued to visit the city and its beaches but they were doing so in low volumes. But Mr. Michelangeli knew businesses were eventually going to recover, and he also knew South Florida was missing a staffing agency that operated as a boutique and yet had the networking reach as a large corporate entity. “Getting our first client wasn’t as difficult as keeping them,” Mr. Michelangeli explains. “Though we certainly knew what we were doing, growth requires learning. Problem-solving requires us to think outside the box and in doing so, you have to be honest with yourself. You have to know when to ask for help. You have to be open to making mistakes, which makes it easier to find ways to fix them. We certainly made mistakes in the beginning but because of our passion, the long hours at a small office and our resilience to provide great service to our initial clients we were able to succeed. Look at us now.” In its ten years of existence, RMG Staffing has grown from a tiny office with a small staff to a boutique agency that functions as a large corporation and has a large staff occupying a grand office space in Miami’s luxurious metropolitan Brickell neighborhood. Also, RMG Staffing’s client list has certainly exploded in growth. From small companies to large corporations, hotels hosting cute gatherings to big events, RMG Staffing has provided excellent services to various clients. “I have had the pleasure of working with RMG Staffing as our preferred vendor for over 8 years for staffing needs for our hotel as well as one of our sister properties. Everyone at RMG Staffing understands our specific culture and what we are looking for in service delivery and he or she works to fill the needs properly the first time. Our collaborative relationship makes doing business together easy and effortless,” Jeff Klein says about the company. “Working with RMG Staffing has been an enjoyable experience that I plan on continuing for many years to come.” Ten years and counting and the best is still yet to come.
Five Reasons to Work with RMG Staffing
We at RMG Staffing pride ourselves in being one of the top agencies in South Florida. This year marks our ten year anniversary. Within the decade of us providing excellent services to our wonderful clients, our brand has developed a strong recognition and we’ve helped thousands of job seekers get back to work. Our company brings together top-quality employees to employers in need, ensuring that clients receive the best possible service for the specific position requested. With us, clients get access to reliable and professional employees at competitive rates and we guarantee 100 percent satisfaction with our staffing services received. Here are five simple reasons why you should hire us! 1. You’ll Save Time Every time you need to hire a person, you must deviate time away from your everyday business operations to focus on recruiting, creating job descriptions and conducting interviews. RMG Staffing allows you to concentrate on other needs while they focus on filling your vacancies. 2. You’ll Get Qualified Candidates Too often, recruiting efforts focus on attracting a large pool of applicants rather than focusing on attracting the best candidates. RMG Staffing knows how to how to sift through all of the unqualified and unfit applicants to quickly generate a short list of high-quality candidates who can hit the ground running. 3. You’ll Actually Save Money Time is money. The more time to spend in looking for qualified candidates, the less time you have to get real work done. Our services are budget-conscious to fit any company, small, medium or large. 4. You’ll Get Talent in the Door Faster Our staffing company focuses on recruiting, interviewing and hiring, which means we already have a deeper pool of potential candidates for your company to choose from. With our experience, you have access to a database of dozens of highly-qualified potential applicants who are already searching for jobs. 5. You’ll Get Flexible Employees No matter if you need a full-time, part-time employee or you need to fill a position that is seasonal or temporary, don’t worry RMG Staffing can handle any and all of your particular hiring needs. The temporary staffing industry has continuously been bright throughout the years. The industry saw a 3 percent growth in 2017 and is projected to grow another 3 percent by the end of in 2018. There are thousands of staffing agencies in South Florida, but RMG is at the top of the industry because we provide unmatched quality service. No matter the size of your company or the work you do, there’s a greater chance in your company being successful when you partner with us.