School / college leavers and university graduates about to land their first job need to learn employment etiquette that could mean the difference between workplace success and failure. Accepted behaviour at school / college / university is not always appropriate in the office.
How many times have we come out of an interview feeling like we nailed the job, that we really sold ourselves, and are certain we’re the number one candidate? Then the phone doesn’t ring or we are called and told that another candidate was chosen. We can tactfully ask why we weren’t chosen, but this can be uncomfortable, and most times we won’t get a completely truthful answer.
Salary negotiations are an accepted, and oftentimes expected part of the hiring process. A non-committal stance, coupled with any information gathered during the interview process will put you in the best position to negotiate salary/benefit terms.
Your CV’s main purpose is to promote you, your skills, experience and achievements in the punchiest way possible. A CV should be 100% positive, and therefore, should not include reasons for leaving. However, you should always be prepared to answer this question in an interview situation!
Becoming a Chef is often more of a lifestyle, rather than a job description. Chefs need to demonstrate a passion for food, coupled with a commitment to providing total quality service in culinary arts. When writing your Chef CV, you’ll want to set a tone that showcases your passion and creativity.