As a career coach for 30 years, I’ve heard all the stories from recruiters about people going on interviews. Recruitment is one thing, now you have the interview and there are many aspects to think about. Your body language can say a lot more about your feelings than you might […]
Read moreIf you’ve been working in the hotel industry for a while, you’ll be looking to further your career at some point, and what better way than to make the step up to a five star hotel? Jose Ruiz, HR manager at The Berkeley Hotel, gives some ideas on what to expect when […]
Read moreYou’ve seen the hotel, restaurant or catering job you want, you’ve sent off your resume and you’ve got a first interview. So, what are the mistakes you need to avoid to ensure you clear this hurdle and get a second one? Well, there’s a lot of advice out there, and you’ve probably heard the obvious ones […]
Read moreRecruitment Tips to maximize your job postings In today’s unemployment market, you need to use all avenues to find the best candidate. Using Patrice & Associates is a great idea as we want to be your staffing partner. Being your staffing partner also means we want to help you find […]
Read moreI want to share some thoughts that’s relevant to you as a hospitality industry shift worker who works works long, disjointed hours. Coping with shift work can be difficult. “Work to live, don’t live to work” “The easiest way to deal with working long hours was just to make it […]
Read moreHow to Restore Your Work/Life Balance in Hospitality Profession Finding the right work-life balance is an important part of being happy at work. We all know how dedicated to your jobs you hospitality people are, but most of you know the tricks to maintaining equilibrium. Getting the balance right between work […]
Read more3 recruitment marketing trends for 2019 In order for us to predict what our recruiting will change in 2019, we needed to first look at 2018. According to Glassdoor, 76% of hiring managers reported that attracting top talent was their greatest challenge in 2018. This finding comes as no surprise considering […]
Read moreThe global food service market is at a record high which mean fast casual restaurants will be fighting for a piece of the action and will need to set up their hospitality recruitment efforts to keep up with the demand. The battle to earn part of this additional revenue is […]
Read moreIn researching what might be restaurant “trendy” for 2019, I’ve taken research from several sources and have developed this list of hospitality predictions for this year and found much of it surprising. But a nice surprise! Levatine Cuisine – growing interest in Israeli cuisine has led to increased flavor innovations […]
Read moreLou F. says that Farihah Ahmed made all the difference!“Finding the right fit took time but working with Farihah Ahmed made all the difference. Her communication, coaching, patience, and attention to detail are unmatched. She kept me informed every step of the way and never lost sight of the goal. Thanks to her, I’m now in a role where I get to help build an amazing company and do what I love. She will absolutely be my first call when building a future management team.”
Thank You,
Lou. F
Ruben O. says that Farihah is dedicated and really cares!Working with Farihah was truly a fantastic experience from start to finish. She was incredibly easy to work with; always approachable, professional, and genuinely invested in my success. What stood out the most was her responsiveness; she consistently kept me informed throughout the process and was quick to answer any questions I had.
Before my interview, she took the time to walk me through what to expect and helped me feel thoroughly prepared. That support made a real difference in my confidence in going into the interview. She also checked in with me afterward to see how everything went, which really showed her dedication and care. I truly appreciated her thoughtful guidance and hands-on approach. I’d highly recommend Farihah to anyone looking for a recruiter who goes the extra mile.
Thanks again, Farihah was truly great!
Regards,
Ruben
Remzi Yilmaz“Patricia’s approach to searching for candidates allows her to find top notch prospects each and every time. She has the ability to know exactly what qualifications we are looking for when a vacancy becomes available. I appreciate Patricia’s enthusiasm, tailored approach, consistent communication and follow up when recruiting for our company. She is truly a wonderful partner!”
