As important as the dishes on the menu, the wine, and the person who recommends it – the sommelier – are an integral part of the reputation of a good restaurant, especially in hotels. Close-up on this exciting profession whose job prospects are very good for the next few years throughout Quebec. Server and Manager […]
Whether you are a cashier or a waiter in a restaurant, these professional activities require you to stand for several hours at a time. How do you avoid back pain? Advice from a specialist. As recognized by the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS), a protracted standing and semi-immobile position causes work-related musculoskeletal […]
Tour guide can be a dream job, because it lets you travel and share your passion and knowledge of a city, a site or a culture. However, it’s a seasonal job, often paid per assignment. How can you retain your clientele and employers? A tour guide is a professional, generally independent, who assists a group […]
Starting your career in the tourism sector lets you acquire useful skills and experience for the rest of your career. Which? Answers by Sylvie Carrière, coordinator of student recruitment at the Institut de tourisme et d’hôtellerie du Québec (ITHQ). The Canadian tourist industry remains a major job-creating sector. Out of 175,600 “bottom end” positions that […]
Wait quietly for the recruiter’s call or go a step ahead of the news? Following up your application is often highly recommended, provided you do it right. Explanations and advice from an expert. According to Mélanie Hébert, employment consultant at Orienthèque, the first step is to check that your file has been received. “This confirmation […]
Colleagues who are loud, laughing and talking out loud, continuous movements and visual distractions, lack of intimacy… working in an open area is sometimes a real ordeal. Here are some tips to concentrate successfully in an open area environment. 1. Think collectively An initial solution to find an optimal work environment consists of proposing an informal […]
Across Canada, more than 400,000 workers have a job through 1,300 employment agencies which are members of the Association of Canadian Search, Employment and Staffing Services (ACSESS). What is the role of employment agencies, concentrating, in Quebec and Ontario, about one-third of job offers? What is an employment agency? An employment agency means a public […]
