Month: October 2024

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Landing A Job In The Hotel Industry

The hotel industry is a land of incredible opportunities and a rewarding career awaits anyone who has the necessary skills to gain entry into the hospitality industry. However, the skills that are required to excel in the hotel industry are very difficult to obtain and that means you will find that the entry barrier is pretty high. The expectations of every hotel employee are pretty high and it is quite a challenge to meet these expectations. However, if you have made up your mind that your future lies in the hospitality industry, then there are a few things you could do that might help.

Hotel Courses

Education is the primary way of gaining entry into any industry, be it the business of finance or the business of hotels. So, at a very early age you must have decided to enter the hotel industry and you must have already pursued higher studies with hospitality as the area of interest. The jobs in the hotel industry are lucrative and by extension studying and going through the courses of hotel jobs are also expensive. That means, you should have the necessary funds to finish these courses.

Once you have arranged for the funds, the even tougher task is to gain entry into the best institutes that teach about the hotel industry. Gaining entry into the best universities and colleges is almost as tough as gaining an entry into the hotel industry and landing a hotel job. If you manage to get admission into one of the top ten hotel industry universities, think of that like practice, for you will find it useful when you start looking for hotel jobs once you finish the course.

If you have successfully completed a course at the best places to study about hotel jobs, then there is a high probability that you would be placed in a good hotel while you are studying as part of campus placement. You will find that this is very convenient and takes a huge load off your chest in terms of having to worry about landing a job on your own after finishing your hotel course.

Being A Trainee

You could also give yourself a huge boost to your post studying career by taking up a position of a trainee at a hotel, even as you are studying. The benefits of doing this are many. One, you will be able to contrast and understand what you are learning at your college and with how things stand at an actual hotel job. Second, you are gaining valuable experience that will surely come in handy while attending job interviews. Lastly, if the hotel that engaged you as a trainee liked your work, they themselves may offer you a position.

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White Water Rafting Adventure – 7 Tips For Taking the Ride of Your Life

A whitewater rafting adventure, have you ever thought about jumping in with both feet? The beginner can have just as much fun and excitement as the seasoned expert. The following 7 tips will help get you safely prepared to take the ride of your life.

Tip 1. Make Reservations. There are whitewater-rafting sites that will take walk-ins but it is best to make a reservation, especially during peak season. Decide what river you would like to experience then go online and search the available Whitewater Rafting companies. I know firsthand that the rafting outfits near Blue Ridge, TN do a great job meandering down the Ocoee River. I highly recommend Ocoee Rafting, LLC which is located about 2 ½ hours north of Atlanta.

Tip 2. Allow some extra time. If you are not familiar with the area you may want to allow some extra time before your appointed trip time. Make sure to get good directions before you leave home. We ended up at the wrong rafting company but had plenty of time to correct the error and arrive at the right location with time to spare. FYI: Be sure to take your reservation number and info with you.

Tip 3. Eat a light meal. With all of the waiting, preparation, mini-safety lessons and actual run down the river expect to be gone anywhere from 4 to 6 hours for a half day trip. Eat a small meal right before you go, normally food and drink are not allowed on the raft.

Tip 4. What to wear? Everyone in the raft will get wet! With that said make sure you wear clothing that dries quickly. For example: a bathing suit under surfing shorts for ladies, swim trunks and a t-shirt for men. For your feet water shoes work the best, no flip-flops in the raft. The rafting company will provide life jackets, helmets and an oar. River trips run rain or shine and you are guaranteed to get soaked either way.

Tip 5. What to take? Take a set of dry clothes and flip-flops to change into after your white water rafting run. Be sure to take a towel for each person. A waterproof disposable camera that can clip onto your shorts is a nice extra. Most rafting companies will have a photographer take pictures at some point on your run. These photos will be for sale when you return (Hey, they gotta make money somehow). The pictures come out pretty nice. Ask ahead of time if you don’t want to fool around with your own waterproof camera.

Tip 6. What not to take? Do not take valuable items. Do not take sunglasses and if you really don’t need your eyeglasses to make the run, leave them in your car or bring a head strap or buy a set of goggles that go over your glasses. If you sit at the front of the raft your glasses will get so wet that it is hard to see out of them. Do not wear your best sneakers. Lastly, leave your car keys at the whitewater rafting office.

Tip 7. Who should go? Anyone seeking something to do that is just a little out of the ordinary should definitely check it out. Children have to be at least 12 years old with most whitewater rafting companies. Those under 18 need their parents signed permission. Everyone in the raft needs to sign a liability waiver. If you are in reasonably good health then I say go, go, go. You will have the ride of your life and good memories to share with your family.

If you enjoy the ride with your guide, be sure to thank them and leave a good tip when you return to the white water rafting center.

Remember to laugh, listen to your guide, have fun with it, enjoy your whitewater rafting trip and above all take in the magnificent view.

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Tips on Enhancing Your Golf Game

If you have made a decision to take up golf or even if you are a seasoned vet in the game, you might be on the lookout for golf tips. I have made the decision that since I am helping you to learn particular aspects of the game, it simply made sense to include a tip portion for making your game better.

How do you really aspire to be a good golf escort or mystery golfer when your game is only so-so? You do not make yourself or your clients feel goofy on the green, so it just makes sense to add several awesome tips such as these.

Let me tell you that I have used many of these tips and they have certainly helped me out in my game. All the tips I have here are tried and tested.

When it comes to your golf game, you can never have too much knowledge, but a little extra never hurt anyone. You can also turn to many instructional videos and websites like PGA.com for many videos that come straight from the pros. I have located many of the tips mentioned here at PGA.com and used them. I am not a pro, but sometimes it is hard to tell. It is a great resource for your golf game too.

Take a look at http://www.pga.com today for some really great ideas.

Here are a few great tips you can use in making your golf game a little bit better if not; a great deal better.

The main tip is to watch out for tips! This can sound strange as I am providing you with some here, but it’s true. Many well meaning golfers will offer you a great deal of advice, but the things they never realize is that what works for one golfer perhaps won’t work for others. The tips I am offering work all around, not just for the advisor.

You have to have fun. Getting mad every time is not going to make the game any more fun for you. When you are not enjoying the game, you need to find out why, and correct the problem. Being calm is key to golf success. It is just a game so relax!

Be a great sport. Be respectful to the other players. Do not try to ruin the other players when they’re taking shots. Do not condemn or make fun of the way they stand, shoot, or grip the club, your game isn’t so perfect that you can make fun of other players.

If you practice, practice at the hardest holes on the course because this will definitely improve your game. You do not wish to take the easy way out; training just on the easy holes, thinking you are making headway is useless because you aren’t. Practice on the toughest tees, and also the hardest putts. Put yourself in the traps purposely, and practice getting out of them. Imagine worst case scenarios and set them up. This is what can make you an improved golfer.