1. launching your career
Hotelschool The Hague
30-09-2010

2. Content
• Larissa@Courtesy
• How to start your search
• Create your great CV
• Six ways not to get a job
• Social Media
• Job Sites
• Do’s & Don’ts
• Questions

3. Larissa@Courtesy
10years recruitment experience
International HOSPITALITY industry
Rome, Italy - The Hague, The Netherlands
Director of Courtesy Masters
"we attract, search, select, coach, represent and deliver hotel professionals"

4. How to start your search?
• Personal Marketing Plan
• Your Passion
• Your Product
• Your Promotion
• Your Place
• Your Price

5. Create your great CV
• Elevator Pitch
• Personal Information
• Education
• Professional Experience
• Skills
• Social Activities

6. Six ways not to get a job
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSsU6thpXXM

7. Conclusion
• Tailor made
• Be realistic
• Be honest
• Be specific

8. Social Media
• Linkedin
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Hyves
• Plaxo
• Foursquare

9. Job Sites
• Werkenineenhotel.nl
• Catererglobal.com
• Monsterboard.nl
• Stepstone.nl
• Sterrenzoekensterren.nl
• Jobsinhoreca.nl
• Youngcourtesymasters.com
• Corporate career websites

10. Interviewer’s Mind
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRXbu1sxPQc

11. Conclusion
• Dress for success
• Do your homework
• Don’t be late
• Scope out the location
• Don’t be negative

12. Do’s & Don’ts
• Be prepared and motivated all times
• Take initiative
• Eyes wide open, listen and learn
• Be honest and realistic
• Short, simple but effective
• Don’t be afraid to be vulnerable

13. Do’s & Don’ts
• Don’t act as if you know it all
• Ask for feedback
• Don’t assume and dare to ask
• Don’t expect miracles
• Forget hearsay and create your own experience
• Focus, set your goal and strategy!

14. Creative & Friends
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKV0QuQsonk

15. Questions
• Questions?
• Suggestions?
• Feedback?
• Contact: +31 6 2010 6473
• Office: +31 70 322 7630
• Larissa.zwart@courtesymasters.com
• www.courtesymasters.com