Navigating the Roller coaster Ride
Welcome to the exhilarating world of hospitality recruitment, where every day brings new challenges and adventures. As a hospitality recruiter, my journey is akin to riding a roller coaster – filled with highs, lows, and unexpected twists and turns. Let me take you behind the scenes of this thrilling ride and give you a glimpse into the life of a recruiter in the hospitality industry.
Imagine starting your day with a cup of coffee in hand, ready to tackle the mountain of resumes waiting in your inbox. Each resume represents a potential match between an employer and a candidate, and it’s my job to sift through them all to find the perfect fit. But just like on a roller coaster, there are moments of excitement and anticipation, followed by sudden drops and hairpin turns.
One of the most challenging aspects of being a hospitality recruiter is the sheer volume of work that needs to be done. With hundreds of resumes flooding in each day and countless job openings to fill, it sometimes feels like a never-ending race against the clock. Despite our best efforts, it’s humanly impossible to get back to every single person, and for that, I often find myself grappling with feelings of guilt and frustration.
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, the perfect match remains elusive. We may find a candidate who seems like an ideal fit on paper, only to discover during the interview process that they’re not quite right for the role. Other times, we may have to deliver the disappointing news to a candidate that they weren’t selected for a position they had their heart set on. It’s a tough part of the job, but an essential one nonetheless.
And then there are the endless phone calls. As a recruiter, my phone is always within arm’s reach, ready to ring at a moment’s notice with a request for feedback or an update on a job opening. Whether it’s early morning or late at night, I’m always on call, ready to provide guidance and support to both clients and candidates alike.
But amidst the chaos and the challenges, there are moments of triumph that make it all worthwhile. The satisfaction of finding the perfect match between an employer and a candidate, seeing the excitement in their eyes as they embark on a new journey together – those are the moments that fuel my passion for what I do.
So, to all my fellow hospitality recruiters out there, I raise my coffee mug to you. Here’s to embracing the roller coaster ride, navigating the twists and turns with grace and determination, and ultimately, making a positive impact in the lives of others, one job placement at a time. And remember, even when it feels like we’re drowning in a sea of resumes, our efforts are not in vain – every match we make brings us one step closer to changing someone’s life for the better.
An article by Zana Scheltema – Group GM Hospitality Jobs Africa
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