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Foreign Applicant

2007-04-23T23:38:18-08:00

Hi there! Just want to ask if you know some hotel industry who are willing to hire a foreign applicant from the Philippines. Need your help pleaseee..Thanx

Any ideas on finding out about hiring at a new unfinished property?

2007-06-07T04:03:42-08:00

They are building a new Hampton Inn in my city and I am more than interested in seeing what they have to offer, they are reportedly opening in about 3 months but so far there is nothing on local job boards, the Hampton Inn website, the newspapers, or hcareers. There is NO link on the page to apply for Canadian jobs, if you click on the “Outside US” option it takes you to European/Asian locations. I have combed the website, site map, followed every link in circles, etc-nothing. I would really like to find out more information and I know they should be hiring soon, I would think they would be interested in getting experienced staff quickly, with 19 years in the industry I would hope to god I am an asset to someone. I even emailed the Director of Regional Franchising, there was a contact list for that on the site- no reply. I’m just extremely frustrated, I need to make some career decisions ASAP and would like to know am I staying at or going from my current property, should I hang on another year and move out of the province etc, I know I want out but I want a logical progression upward in my career options, and I can’t really wait until the place is open to make my choices!

American wanting to get a job in Vancouver..

2007-10-28T12:06:21-08:00

I currently live in the US, and work for the Hyatt Regency. I have spent hours reading about the Vancouver hotels and opportunities, as well as on the web sites about working in Canada. All the hotel jobs posted say you must have a work permit or will not be considered. To get a temporary permit to work in Canada, you must have a job offer....so it is a never ending circle with no way to get a job?
I saw researched the way to get a skilled visa to immigrate to Canada, but it says it may take years!

My girlfriend moved there a few months ago, and we are NOT about to get married so I can move there.

Is my only hope to get a transfer with my hotel or apply for immigration and wait years??

Are there no hotels that will consider an experienced and successful sales manager? Should I send my resume anyway?

Please help and advise....

Brandon

Job search Advice for a newcomer to Canada

2007-10-17T01:23:36-08:00

Hello,

I am migrating to Canada in the month of November 2007 from India and therefore have been applying for jobs in hotels mainly in accomodations.I have been visiting couple of websites,registering and uploading my resume.I have applied to quite a few of them esp. at the management level as I have 10 years of experience in this field, working with different hotels in different countries.

So far theres been no luck.I also read on the internet that there is a resume distribution service too which distributes your resume at a minimal charge.Will this work?

I do have the immigration visa in my hand but I dont have a job.I am really looking forward to join a esteemed organisation and take up a job ASAP.As of now I have given my choice of city as Toronto but I am willing to relocate to other provinces if I get a good offer.I have also been reading the newspaper classifieds regarding the same but theres no opening mentioned there.Also I dont know what salary to ask for as I dont have a idea of cost of living and what salary the hotels generally offer in Canada?

I feel I am stuck and I need someone’s advice and suggestion as to how to get it right ?

Please feel free to put in your ideas,suggestion etc .

Thank you for taking out your time and reading my blog.

Relocation Advice - When the new city doesn’t feel right

2007-09-12T11:25:57-08:00

VIEWER SUBMITTED QUESTION - From the Vacant Ready Blog

“I have moved to a new city for a job with my hotel company. 3 months has passed and I’m not liking the scene. Although work is good, I want to relocate back to my previous city. Should I sacrifice my 10 year relationship with my hotel company to find a job back in the city I just left?

Yes there are other factors, such as house and mortgage, relocation expenses & settlement allowances to pay back. I’m very loyal to my hotel brand and would like to stay, but If I have to leave the company to be where I’m happy in my life, I am willing to consider it. However, I would not want to sacrifice any work opportunities in the future.

What advice can you give?”

Finding Common Ground: The importance of organizational “fit”

2007-06-13T14:55:49-08:00

Companies DO have personalities. The catch phrase is “corporate culture” but it means the same thing.

Employers and candidates must compare their respective personalities and find some shared common ground both professionally and personally. These are the building blocks that could lead you to respectful, long-term working relationships that will satisfy both parties on all levels.

Thoughts?

What do you think of Hcareers’ New Look, & Logo?

2007-05-01T20:02:46-08:00

Check out the new Hcareers website

We would love to hear your thoughts

...and if you�re in the market for a new iPod Nano, you can head over to Hcareers site and fill out their survey for a chance to win.

Hotel Recruiters - Ask Questions, Share Answers

2007-03-25T18:46:47-08:00

Have you had a good experience with a recruiter that you would like to share?

How about a bad experience?