Dig Deeper!

I had an interesting chat with a young candidate this week. She called looking for any work we might have to help pay back those ugly college loans. This individual had graduated over a year ago with a degree in Hospitality Management and Food Service Marketing from a well known university in Rhode Island. While the school has not done much to help her find a job in NJ, I was dismayed at how easily she had thrown in the towel.

Her job hunting had been limited to places such as Applebee's, Olive Garden, Marriott Courtyard, Comfort Inn, etc. Most offered her part-time work at around $10 per hour. I inquired as to whether or not she had checked out the well known, privately held catering facilities and the boutique hotels and the answer was no. next, I asked which assisted living facilities and specialty food purveyors were on her list and got the same blank answer.

Your profession does not matter. The best jobs are the ones you go out and creatively seek.