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February 23, 2004 - Issue 18  

IN THIS ISSUE
  1. Tough Interview Question of the Month
  2. JobFinder Online Classifieds Posting Tip
  3. Top 3 Sample Interview Questions
  4. The StarChefs/New England Culinary Institute Scholarship Fund
  5. CEO’s Dish: Checking References
  6. Free Crunch Membership for You and Your Employees
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New England Foodservice & Lodging Expo

Don’t miss the 2004 New England Food Service and Lodging Expo, which will take place Sunday, February 29 – Tuesday, March 1 at the Hynes Convention Center on Boylston Street in Boston. Sponsored by the Massachusetts Restaurant Association, this event brings together masters from all aspects of our industry, giving us an opportunity to learn and network. Click here for more details.
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1. Tough Interview Question of the Month

Question: It’s 11pm. We just did 450 covers. Tomorrow is your day off. The dishwasher just cut himself and clean up hasn’t even begun. What is your role in this scene?

Answer: You want to find a person who not only does their job, but might actually volunteer to go above and beyond the job description.

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2. JobFinder Online Classifieds Posting Tip

Jobseekers will respond best to well-written and informative ads that reveal the personality of the company. Take some time to craft a vivid characterization to attract the right talent.
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3. Top 3 Sample Interview Questions

  1. What food magazines do you read? What are you reading now?
  2. Do you know what ponzu is? How would you find out if you didn’t know?
  3. How can you turn your perceived weakness into a strength that would benefit this restaurant?
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4. The StarChefs/New England Culinary Institute Scholarship Fund

StarChefs and the New England Culinary Institute (NECI) are pleased to offer a series of scholarships in conjunction with the StarChefs Rising Stars Revue™. These merit-based scholarships will be awarded to students and budding culinary professionals who demonstrate exceptional ability, motivation, and the potential to have a postive impact on the culinary field. One scholarship will be awarded to a person entering the field. Six scholarships will be awarded to individuals with some culinary experience under their belts. Click here for more information.
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5. CEO's Dish: Checking References

If past behavior is a good indicator of future performance, checking the references of a potential employee is the best way to determine how they may fit into your organization. The time to check references is usually after you have interviewed your best selection of applicants. The interview process may generate questions or concerns about behavior – a topic not easily discussed with the applicants themselves. A call to an applicant’s reference may be all that is needed to clear the air. Getting a reliable reference in writing can be tricky – many former employers will only acknowledge a person’s tenure and position with the company. But sometimes a friendly call will result in the information you are looking for.

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6. Crunch Membership

With the purchase of one or more ads on JobFinder, you and your employees will receive one month’s free membership at Crunch Fitness Locations Nationwide. To hear more about our exclusive offer contact Lauren McBride at 212-966-3775 ext. 105 and to learn more about Crunch Fitness go to www.crunch.com.
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Newsletter Editor: Liz Tarpy
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