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TIPS TO WRITING A WINNING RESUME TO LAND YOU NEXT HOTEL JOB!

Showcase Who You Are!

A resume is a reflection of whom you are that include your experience, skills and abilities.  Consider it your business card to get business.


Having a clean, crisp resume is your key to landing a hotel job.  You get one chance to show yourself off, so be ready and show the hiring manager what you got to do the job!


Your ultimate goal with your resume is to ensure the following:

1.  Do I have the relevant skill set?

2.  Did I present my current role well?

3.  Did I communicate value and impact?

4.  Am I telling a story about my work history and benefit I can bring?

5. Am I clear and concise of showcasing my skills, abilities and knowledge?

hotel resume tips

RESUME TIP #1

RESUME TIP #1

RESUME TIP #1

Create a standout summary.  This is showcasing who you are at the top of the resume.  There are 4 main sections:


  1. Job Title
  2. Skills/Tagline
  3. Objective - Paragraph of info that include 2-5 sentence of what you do and how you will help the company.
  4. Core Competencies

RESUME TIP #2

RESUME TIP #1

RESUME TIP #1

Add job description paragraphs.


Under each previous job, add 2-4 sentences below the company name and job title This would include daily responsibilities and key objectives.


It is very important to use related keywords that are from the new job role in which you are applying for.

RESUME TIP #3

RESUME TIP #1

RESUME TIP #3

Showcase your accomplishments that are related to the job or job industry in which you are applying for.


This section would be called Accomplishments. 


Use bullet points


These are key to showing the hiring manager your great attributes and successes..

RESUME TIP #4

RESUME TIP #4

RESUME TIP #3

Accomplishment sentence structure is compelling.


The accomplishment should be written in this order:


action verb > task > result


Example:

Increased guest review scores from 2.9 out of 5 to 3.7 out of 5 in 2020 during the covid pandemic due to the retraining of front desk team.

RESUME TIP #5

RESUME TIP #4

RESUME TIP #5

Include job description key words and phrases.


It is very important to tailor your resume to the current companies job description keywords and keyword phrases.  


This helps get a higher chance of being selected if they use a resume tracking database as well as the hiring manager will feel you are a good match..



RESUME TIP #6

RESUME TIP #4

RESUME TIP #5

Format your resume for visibility.


Ensure your resume is clean, crisp and sophisticated.


Do not use tables, graphs, pictures, etc.  It will confuse the resume database tracking system.


Use easy to read fonts. Do not bunch the sections together. 

RESUME TIP #7

RESUME TIP #7

RESUME TIP #7

Focus on your current role


Your current role should be the most detailed and described.  Hiring Managers really focus on what you are currently doing and how your skills and abilities will apply to the job you are applying to.


Communicate the value and impact you bring to the table.

RESUME TIP #8

RESUME TIP #7

RESUME TIP #7

Length of Resume


The length of your resume should not be longer than 2 Pages. Make it easy to read.

You do not want to discourage the hiring manager by providing a 3 or 4 page book.  


Focus on your current role, accomplishments and the standout summary. Past roles should be 1-2 sentences.

RESUME TIP #9

RESUME TIP #7

RESUME TIP #9

Add your LinkedIn Profile


Linkedin is now more than ever a great platform where hoteliers meet up.  Having a Linkedin in is a great boost to get a job in the industry.


Ensure your Linkedin is professional and matches your resume.


Add  your Linkedin under your contact information.

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