Job Recruiting Dirty Secrets

Job Recruiting Dirty Secrets 

It’s a dirty secret in recruitment, many of the jobs advertised are already earmarked for internal candidates. “It happens all the time,” says Rusty Rueff, a former head of HR for Electronic Arts who’s board director.The following is the unknown; 

• The corporate black hole — because of recruiter overload, the volume of applicants, and technology problems, a resume submitted to a corporate career site may actually have a zero probability of being reviewed. In the industry, it can be referred to as “the black hole.”
  
• Looking for an excuse to drop you— there are books written about the need to focus on the positive aspects of individuals, but the entire screening process is often focused on finding a single error or lack of “fit” to quickly eliminate any applicant. If you are categorized as a job-jumper, you are unemployed, you have bad credit or Klout scores, you live in a distant zip code, or they find weird things on Facebook about you, you will be immediately rejected without knowing why. As a result, those who fail to make a single mistake during the process, rather than those who are the best, are the ones that are most likely to get hired.
  
• The rejection letter is designed to avoid complaints, not accuracy – if you actually get a rejection letter or e-mail, you should be aware that canned phrases like “we decided to move in another direction” or “there were other more qualified candidates” are pretested or lawyer-approved phrases that are designed to quiet you and keep you from making a follow-up inquiry. In many cases, the person sending the letter won’t even know the actual reason for your rejection.
  
• The interview process will likely be disjointed – applicants invited in for interviews routinely complain about disorganized interviewing, death by interview (having to go through 10 or more interviews), continually getting the same repeat questions from different interviewers, and having to return multiple times on different days. If the process seems poorly managed and disjointed, it is probably because it usually is. The overall corporate interview process is more often more whimsical than scientific and integrated.
  
• Some jobs are not really available to outsiders — although legal requirements may require an organization to post all open jobs, in some cases, the hiring manager has already predetermined that they will hire internally. There is no way for an external applicant to know when a job is “wired,” so applying can only lead to frustration and you will never know that you did nothing wrong.
  
• Some companies are blocked — if you work at a company covered by an informal “non-poaching” arrangement where two firms agree not to hire from each other, your chances of getting hired are near zero. Even though these agreements are illegal, they are secret, so your application will never be considered and you will never know why.
  
• Recruiters won’t know if you are a customer – you might think that being a loyal customer might help your application, but most corporations have no formal way of identifying an applicant as a customer.
  
• We will keep your resume on file (but we will never look at it again) – is certainly true that when they tell you that your rejected application will be “kept on file” it will be. However, it will be kept almost exclusively for legal reasons. The odds of a recruiter scanning through a corporate database of thousands of names in order to revisit a resume that has previously been rejected are miniscule. Unless a recruiter remembers you by name, assume that your resume has been dropped into the “black hole.”
  
• You will never know the real odds – although corporations regularly calculate the percentage of all applicants that are hired, you will never find that number on the corporate website. Although the lotto is required to publish your odds of winning, corporations keep it a secret. For some jobs, the odds are well over 1,000 to 1.
  
• Technology may eliminate you — and most large organizations, resumes are initially screened electronically. Unfortunately, if the software is not fine-tuned, the recruiter is not well-trained, or if you fail to use the appropriate keywords and phrases, no human will ever see your resume. In one test, only 12% of specially written “perfect resumes” made it through this initial step, although in theory, 100% should have made it.
  
• Busy people are forced to take shortcuts— during a down economy, the volume of qualified applicants can force recruiters and hiring managers to take shortcuts. For example, recently a coordinator asked the recruiter which one of a handful of resumes should be invited in for an interview. The response was “I don’t have time to look at them; just flip a coin and pick them.” Hiring managers are also known to make choices based on snap judgments or stereotypes that add a degree of randomness to getting a job.
  
• Don’t call us, we’ll call you— if an applicant is rejected at any stage, there is no formal process to help you understand where you need to improve in order to be successful when applying for a job in the future. Unlike in customer service, there is no 1 -800 number to call, and because of weak corporate documentation, recruiting might not actually know (beyond a broad reason) why you are rejected and how you could improve your chances.
  

Courtesy of www.ere.net

Executive Chef vacancy

Executive Chef vacancy
Overview:
Oversee the Culinary operations at Fairmont Mara Safari Club, to ensure that the department is always striving to exceed our guests, owners and shareholders expectations. Ensure that the product is of highest possible quality with regards to preparations, presentations and menu selection. To effectively lead our culinary department, recruiting and developing a team of professionals who will continually strive to be the best.
Hotel Overview: The Fairmont Mara Safari Club has opened following an extensive renovation program. Surrounded on three sides by the Mara River, and on the edge of the world’s Seventh “New” Wonder of the World – the Masai Mara - Fairmont Mara Safari Club is the epitome of tented luxury. The main lodge at the center of camp hosts an indoor restaurant, bar and library with Internet access to keep the relatives up to date with safari adventures. A spacious outside deck overhangs the river and leads to a heated pool, complete with bar and private massage tents.
Summary of Responsibilities:

• Consistently offers professional, engaging and friendly service
  
• Meet daily with Culinary Management to communicate daily operational challenges & successes
  
• Promote a fun, professional and disciplined work environment
  
• Lead by example using Fairmont’s Mission, Vision & Values
  
• Support/Coach/Develop & Motivate kitchen colleagues & managers
  
• Chairs weekly Sous Chef meeting
  
• Communicate and ensure all kitchen colleagues & managers are aware of standards & expectations
  
• Strive to achieve monthly labor and food cost budget, minimize wastage/spoilage in all kitchen areas
  
• Conduct daily walk through of hotel kitchens and accompanying areas to ensure proper cleanliness and hygiene of all work stations
  
• Conduct meeting with food suppliers, review products, prices, quality, delivery, etc on regular basis
  

Qualifications:

• Previous experience is an asset Minimum 2 years experience as an Executive Chef in a 5 star luxury hotel environment
  
• Strong understanding of HACCP
  
• Accreditation from a recognized Culinary School
  
• Possess a strong working knowledge of International Cuisine
  
• Proven track record of cost control including food, equipments, labour and wastage to meet the food quality goals and the hotel’s financial goals.
  
• Enthusiastic with an outgoing personality who is very guest driven
  
• Demonstrate real passion for menu planning, developing employees and experimenting with new trends
  
• Experiences in organic farming and products an asset
  
• Must have at least one year of service in current role
  

Visa Requirements:Must be eligible to work in Kenya


APPLY TODAY: Whether you're launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we invite you to visit www.fairmontcareers.com to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and the extraordinary opportunities that exist!


ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resort we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That's why you'll find exceptional work opportunities - throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific - as well as industry - leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London's The Savoy, New York's The Plaza, and Shanghai's Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award - winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!


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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Human Resources Manager vacancy

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Human Resources Manager vacancy

Overview
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, we offer our Colleagues and Leaders exciting career paths and engaging work environments in hotels of unrivalled presence. Showcase your interpersonal and team-building strengths as Human Resources Manager – and be an ambassador for the extraordinary career opportunities and service culture at your hotel.
Hotel Overview: With magnificent views of majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club Resort's 120 luxuriously appointed hotel rooms, set in over 100 acres of landscaped gardens, offer a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Originally the retreat of movie star and Club founder, William Holden, the Club's illustrious former members have included Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby

Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
  
• Lead and oversee the day to day operation of the Human Resources Department as well as play a critical role in assisting in the implementation of the human resources strategy
  
• Assist in assessing organizational needs, developing aligned human resource solutions and implement strategies in the areas of employee relations, compensation and benefits, recognition, administration and Colleague wellness
  
• Promote positive Colleague relations through an environment that encourages open communication, trust, mutual respect and fun
  
• Assist Departmental Leaders and Senior Managers with the development of specific action plans to address issues and concerns identified in colleague feedback
  
• Assist with and support staff events
  
• Follow departmental policies and procedures
  
• Follow all safety policies
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications:

• Previous human resources leadership experience required
  
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
  
• University degree in a related discipline preferred
  
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
  
• Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
  
• Highly responsible & reliable
  
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team
  
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
  

Visa Requirements: Must be eligible to work in Kenya
APPLY TODAY: Whether you’re launching your career or seeking meaningful employment, we invite you to visit http://www.fairmontcareers.com/ to learn more about Fairmont Hotels & Resorts—and the extraordinary opportunities that exist!



ABOUT FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that, to offer our guests the best, we first need to offer our employees the best. That’s why you'll find exceptional work opportunities—throughout North America and the Caribbean, Europe and Africa, the Middle East and Asia Pacific—as well as industry-leading training, career development, recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards, treating all colleagues with fairness and dignity. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. An exciting future awaits!



Closing Date: 16.Aug.2014, 11:59:00 PM

To apply log on to https://frhi.taleo.net/careersection/ext_fairmont/jobdetail.ftl