The Job Market continues to be competitive and you must customize your cover letter to match your resume and LinkedIn profile. Employers will screen out job seekers that do not show consistency. Each time you update your resume, you must update your LinkedIn Profile. If you have changed job targets, […]
Read moreOne of the most frequent concerns upon termination is how to explain you are no longer working at your previous employer. Many people believe a stigma is attached to being terminated. In the “real world” there are hiring authorities that will discriminate against an individual who has been fired. On […]
Read moreImage and first impressions are critical during your interviews! You need to think about what image you want to create and how you will successfully accomplish that task. There are some character traits that are common and should be used in order to create that positive image! The following are […]
Read moreIt is true that objections are buying signs. When you are talking to a hiring authority or being interviewed, it is important to welcome objections. That may sound counter-intuitive, but you must realize that objections are buying signs or requests for more information. There is NOTHING more frustrating than to […]
Read moreWe are Proud the our client, Cracker Barrel, was voted #1 in Family Dining by consumers! Cracker Barrel Old Country Store again took a commanding lead in this year’s Family-Dining category in the Consumer Picks survey. Just how big was Cracker Barrel’s lead? In addition to outscoring its closest competitor, […]
Read moreWe are proud that our client, The Cheesecake Factory, was voted #1 in Casual Dining by consumers! While the Casual-Dining segment continues to find itself under pressure as fast-casual restaurants chip away at its more upscale and expensive positioning, it does retain its power when consumers want a heightened experience […]
Read moreChocolate — America’s favorite dessert — is becoming even more popular. Of all restaurants that offer dessert, nearly 64 percent offer chocolate, an increase from nearly 53 percent in 2005, according to menu research firm Datassential. Chocolate cake and ice cream are particularly popular, but several chocolate styles, flavor combinations […]
Read moreLosing weight is a perennially popular New Year’s resolution, and, as usual, restaurants are offering better-for-you menu items for the growing number of consumers who look for them in January. But this year, chains’ prevailing strategy is to use the opportunity to launch or promote long-lasting healthful platforms, rather than […]
Read morePanda Restaurant Group Inc., parent company of Panda Express, announced it raised $645,000 to assist victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which recently devastated the Philippines. This donation was generated through corporate and in-store support at the company’s Panda Express, Panda Inn, and Hibachi-San locations, with Panda Restaurant Group matching 100 percent […]
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I just wanted to start by saying how incredibly professional Katie was with every step of the process. She outlined every necessary piece of information needed and was there for me every step of the way. She personalized every conversation we had and gave me every tool needed to succeed in attaining my new job at the Great American Restaurants. I would recommend her to anyone trying to advance their career in the culinary industry, and whoever needs help creating the best resume possible. I appreciate everything she did and am proud to have worked with her through the process! Thank you so much Katie and Patrice & Associates! Zac Burger
