Vernon Said:

Resume question for anthropologists.?

We Answered:

Find out what the job description at the non profit is. Then tailor, in order, your resume to it. It's less what you've done and more how well do you skills "fit."

We expect they would be lots of clerical work, office machines, and people contact. What are your skills there? What leadership and people skills do you offer?

Look at: "This job includes surveying land for new and previously recorded archaeology sites" Now read it as someone who doesn't even watch archeology on TV. Jargon and assuming people have knowledge of a specialized field doesn't help hiring.

What about "gee whiz' stuff? How many people have you supervised? How much money did you handle? What about computer skills?

What is their "ideal person" going to look like? How well can you fit that mold?

Leo Said:

I am doing Hospitality Management and Tourism Interviews... Please Help?

We Answered:

Doug Constant
President/Consultant
OnPoint Learning, LLC
October 27, 2006

1.What are your present job responsibilities and duties?
I train hospitality professionals including waiters/waitresses, front desk clerks, managers etc. I train the "soft skills" or the "people" side. This includes handling angry people, communication, coaching, etc.

2.What educational background and training did you have for your present job?
I have a Master's Degree in Organizational Psychology.

3.How did you get your present job?
I bought a training franchise and specialized in the hospitality industry.


4.What types of training or activities are you required to participate in as a means of continuing professional development?
I attend as many conferences in the industry as well as seminars. I also read 50-60 books in my career each year.

5. What would you say is the most positive thing (thing you enjoy most) about your current job?
I love the people and the freedom to make my own schedule.

6. What would you say is the most negative thing (thing you enjoy least) about your current job?
Sometimes the stress of not knowing where the next training session will be.


7. What advice can you give to someone who is interested in pursuing a career in the same field you are currently in?
Once you start DO NOT QUIT...no matter what your emotions tell you.


Good luck and congratulations on choosing the coolest industry in the world!