(no subject)
The smallest gestures can sometimes have profound effects.
I had a job interview today at another local hotel. Unfortunately they did not have anything of real appeal to me (front desk is what I am specifically looking at right now in the Michigan territory... since its really substantial in learning about operations... as opposed to housekeeping or some other laborious bullshit they want me to do) and seemed like a test of sorts.. just to see what I was made of.
For anybody who is interested in hotels, be on top of your behavioral questions. Management wants to know how you react to certain situations, be sure to build a list of possible experiences to draw from. Of course there are other matters that are important, such as knowing how to operate the PMS or working the books, but really all that can be taught. However that takes time, and literally has been the nails used to seal my coffin. My internship kept me away from the front desk, the hub of control, because we had renovations and other matters that needed the attention of overzealous interns. This of course proved fruitless much later when people realized they needed to train me, which can take several months apparently. I realized my deficiencies some time ago and accepted that I needed to learn through experience, alas there seems to be no one willing to put faith in me.
Oh and research the company of course. I like looking at annual reports since it highlights all the wondrous feats the company hopes to achieve or is in the process of completing.
Of course I am terribly depressed about the situation. No job... so much talk from myself that I would be a success straight of school. I feel like I have disappointed so many people, and they put up a thin veil to hide it.
But its all a matter of perspective... no? I read a bit of the Dalai Lama's book on Happiness owned by my cousin. Just like those images you find online that hide "dirty" illusions.. the same can be said about the world as we view it. A situation can be viewed differently, providing new advantages where none were thought to exist.
I was cruising the job sites when i heard a honk... from my dads car. I met him outside, reluctant because my dad is the kind of man that will call out the entire family in an excessive show of force to bring in say... four bags of groceries. I told him that I had an interview and he said, "Don't worry. It takes time. You have me (dad) to take care of things for now. You'll be a success... I am sure of it.". I was dumbstruck.
I have been frustrated and ready burst under pressure. I plan to work harder towards ending the petty matters that set me off. Focus on just chilling out. Things can be worse... a lot worse.
And I have a plan. Credit must be given to my friend Jeff for providing me with a detailed Ebook on strategies for job searching, strategies I hope to mimic. Gotta pay your dues.
And in the words of Spongebob, "I'm Ready, I'm Ready."
I had a job interview today at another local hotel. Unfortunately they did not have anything of real appeal to me (front desk is what I am specifically looking at right now in the Michigan territory... since its really substantial in learning about operations... as opposed to housekeeping or some other laborious bullshit they want me to do) and seemed like a test of sorts.. just to see what I was made of.
For anybody who is interested in hotels, be on top of your behavioral questions. Management wants to know how you react to certain situations, be sure to build a list of possible experiences to draw from. Of course there are other matters that are important, such as knowing how to operate the PMS or working the books, but really all that can be taught. However that takes time, and literally has been the nails used to seal my coffin. My internship kept me away from the front desk, the hub of control, because we had renovations and other matters that needed the attention of overzealous interns. This of course proved fruitless much later when people realized they needed to train me, which can take several months apparently. I realized my deficiencies some time ago and accepted that I needed to learn through experience, alas there seems to be no one willing to put faith in me.
Oh and research the company of course. I like looking at annual reports since it highlights all the wondrous feats the company hopes to achieve or is in the process of completing.
Of course I am terribly depressed about the situation. No job... so much talk from myself that I would be a success straight of school. I feel like I have disappointed so many people, and they put up a thin veil to hide it.
But its all a matter of perspective... no? I read a bit of the Dalai Lama's book on Happiness owned by my cousin. Just like those images you find online that hide "dirty" illusions.. the same can be said about the world as we view it. A situation can be viewed differently, providing new advantages where none were thought to exist.
I was cruising the job sites when i heard a honk... from my dads car. I met him outside, reluctant because my dad is the kind of man that will call out the entire family in an excessive show of force to bring in say... four bags of groceries. I told him that I had an interview and he said, "Don't worry. It takes time. You have me (dad) to take care of things for now. You'll be a success... I am sure of it.". I was dumbstruck.
I have been frustrated and ready burst under pressure. I plan to work harder towards ending the petty matters that set me off. Focus on just chilling out. Things can be worse... a lot worse.
And I have a plan. Credit must be given to my friend Jeff for providing me with a detailed Ebook on strategies for job searching, strategies I hope to mimic. Gotta pay your dues.
And in the words of Spongebob, "I'm Ready, I'm Ready."