The budget today will spend millions more to brand Canada as exciting destination according to Kathleen Harris in The Toronto Sun.
The Conservative government will nearly double its tourism spending to keep domestic travelers at home and attract foreign visitors seeking outdoor adventure and Canadian culture, Sun Media has learned.
“It’s a global industry, so the global [...]
Customer Service Jobs Require More Than a Smile
23 Jan
Posted by admin as Career Management, Recruiting
In the world of customer service, there are no strangers, just friends you haven’t met yet. And unfortunately, some of those new friends are mean, rude and just weird. But no matter the disposition of your customer de jour, your demeanor should always be poised and professional according a recent post by J. Lawrence
You’ve probably [...]
There are jobs out there according to a recent article in The Province and they recommend that you be strategic, broaden skills and plan for down the road
“There may be lost jobs, but there’s always turnover in every sector, even in the toughest times. And there are always areas to look in each sector - [...]
Surly staff could cost the hospitality industry thousands of jobs, a tourism chief has warned. According to the chairman of Visit Britain, travelers are being put off by the poor service.
He added that, while establishments had previously been able to get away with low-quality service, the time had now come to attract as many tourists [...]
Find a job you are passionate about. Then, let an employer see that passion, show how you can shine according to Donna Nebenzahl of the Montreal Gazette.
There are 4 key elements to getting hired:
1. Desire: Choose a field that you love because that way you’ll be enthusiastic about your passion and your knowledge of the [...]
In a time of turmoil, some lessons we can cling to
09 Jan
Posted by admin as Career Management, Ideas & Innovation
It is often a challenge to find words of hope, particularly when we read employment statistics. This week a column by a writer for the Courier-Journal in Kentucky caught my eye.
One Saturday evening she had diner at a restaurant with very few patrons and on the drive home she reflected on the wait staff and [...]
