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Self Improvement & Your Career

Self Improvement & Your Career

To truly match your potential, it is not enough to study hard and land a job. The really successful continually improve themselves, learn from the past and others and plan for the future. The key factors to doing this include time management, putting together a personal CV, frequently appraising your skills, assessing the skills that help you across all sections of life, and learning new skills. People who look to improve themselves try to ensure they live a balanced life,…

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LinkedIn & Hospitality Jobs

LinkedIn & Hospitality Jobs

The world is increasingly harnessing the potential of social media in all fields. Overseas recruitment agencies are also looking at the virtual world to find new talent that will best suit the companies they work with. One of the best social media tools in recruitment is LinkedIn. A 2015 study by Digital Marketing Ramblings found that LinkedIn’s 332 million users received 28 billion views in the third quarter of 2014, with the average user having 930 connections. Hotels and hospitality…

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Recruitment: What to expect

Recruitment: What to expect

In the hospitality industry, every employee represents the company, and those who interact directly with guests become its brand ambassadors in a way. So recruiters are always looking out for those who will reflect the company values as well as do the job efficiently. The first thing recruiters will look at is your resume. To have one that stands out from the thousands of others, ensure it is brief; highlights education, work experience and skills relevant to the position you…

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Hospitality jobs: What an interviewer looks for

Hospitality jobs: What an interviewer looks for

Interviews are often nerve-wracking for any individual, particularly in hospitality jobs where the applicants can be numerous and varied. Preparing ahead of an interview helps you stay calm, and knowing what the interviewer is looking for can boost your confidence with preparedness. The first thing interviewers look at is your CV, on which experience and qualifications take precedence, generally in that order. Some interviews start off on the phone, when the human resources (HR) department calls. They can assess your…

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Preparing for an interview

Preparing for an interview

Excelling in college is only half your work done. Landing the perfect cruise ship jobs or hospitality jobs depend heavily on work experience. But what if you’re only just starting out, and have no recommendations to offer? Making a good impression at your job interview helps a great deal. So how do you prepare? The first thing to do is learn about the company you are applying to and what your prospective job will involve. Knowing a little bit about…

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Careers in hospitality and cruise industries

Careers in hospitality and cruise industries

There will always be people in need of food and shelter, and we’re not talking about those less fortunate. Traveller figures have hit unprecedented levels, and the style, age and budget of each varies quite drastically. With the right attitude and commitment, careers in hospitality and cruise industries around the world can be very successful. In the kitchen, one can start from the very bottom and reach the top. American chef, restaurateur and media personality Mario Batali started off as…

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Hospitality jobs: What do they involve?

Hospitality jobs: What do they involve?

Hospitality jobs in the Middle East and in Western countries are worthwhile stepping stones to successful careers in the industry. Around the world, approximately 75 million more jobs are expected to be created in the travel industry over the next 10 years, says top audit firm Ernst & Young. While each establishment has its own requirements, there are certain positions that are inevitable to fulfil world-class standards. Food production involves bakery, specialty kitchen and the cold section. The major positions…

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Why Cruise Ship Jobs Are Worth It

Why Cruise Ship Jobs Are Worth It

The world of cruises is constantly evolving to meet changing customer demands, and along with it cruise ship jobs change too. The industry has the rare privilege of being able to shift assets to more lucrative markets: the most recent being heading towards Asia. According to Cruise Lines International, Asians are taking up a sizeable chunk of cruise passengers, with a preference for shorter cruises. They are also younger than usual, and cruise companies are responding by increasing capacity, sending…

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Why Hospitality Jobs Are Worth It

Why Hospitality Jobs Are Worth It

The global hospitality industry is surging forward, leaving a plethora of employment opportunities in its wake. According to top audit firm Ernst & Young, the travel and tourism sector creates one in every 11 jobs, and is expected to fashion 75 million more in the next 10 years. This is great news for young people in the hospitality industry, where very diverse opportunities present themselves. Employers are also looking at experience, so for those aiming for international career options, choosing…

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Kamaxi Overseas Consultants: Your best bet for international cruise ship & hospitality jobs

Kamaxi Overseas Consultants: Your best bet for international cruise ship & hospitality jobs

  There may be hundreds of thousands of cruise ship jobs and placements in the hospitality industry available, but landing the one most suited to your skills is time consuming and painstaking. With a good overseas recruitment agency, you can ensure the best fit for your skills and experience with the opportunity for excellent career progression.   We are global: As an overseas recruitment agency, we find it sensible to have fingers in many pies. By this, we mean, business…

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