Your CV is an employer’s very first impression of you. In fact, it takes a recruiter approximately seven seconds to decide whether to shortlist you for an interview. That’s why it’s crucial to make sure yours stands out from the rest – and that means packing it with skills and experience.
hap’s flexible work opportunities are the perfect way to achieve that all-important competitive edge. Discover all the ways we help enhance your CV and ultimately better equip you for the world of work…
Variety is the spice of the CV
Here at hap, we’re partnered with a range of different venues and event organisers; stadiums and racecourses, bars and hotels, festivals and gigs – you name it, we’ve staffed it. What this means is that, unlike your average part-time job where your role will usually be exclusive to one place, you’re not limited to a single location or environment when you work with us.
Similarly, we’re always hiring for different roles – you could be bartending, waiting on, stewarding, scanning tickets, selling merch, cleaning, or even preparing food. You might want to stick to one role and expand your skills in that area, or maybe you’d rather switch things up and be a jack of all trades. Our point is – the choice is yours. There’s truly something for everyone at hap, giving you the space to flourish in a role that suits you.
One of the biggest things recruiters look out for when flipping through your CV is a ‘can-do’ attitude. Not only does experience in a broad range of roles and settings indicate that you have a strong and varied skill set, but it also demonstrates that you’re proactive and not afraid of a challenge – truly an invaluable asset to your job application.
Get your key soft skills in the bag
Employers will also be interested in ‘soft’ skills – things like a strong work ethic, clear communication, organisational skills, a team player approach, effective time management, and the ability to work well under pressure. Whether your ultimate goal is to pursue a career in events and hospitality or you’re simply trying to earn some extra cash, these skills are the basic tools you need to succeed in any industry or workplace, and you’ll find that employers value them just as much as ‘hard’ skills like computer literacy or marketing proficiency.
To tell the truth, some employers may even choose to hire you over a more qualified candidate if they feel you’re equipped with the right soft skills that will allow you to easily slot into their existing team.
What’s more, when you’re hunting for jobs, you’ll often find that most employers specify ‘customer service experience’ or ‘bar training’ as a requirement before you can even apply. If this is your first job, it can leave you thinking, “But how am I supposed to get any experience in the first place?” hap eliminates this predicament – training you from the ground up and giving you a stepping stone to future roles. We also have supervisor and management opportunities for those keen to gain more responsibility, which can open doors to permanent positions that will advance your career.
Free training from the experts
Last but by no means least, if you’re between roles, picking up shifts with hap means there won’t be a gap on your CV. Plus, say you’ve worked in retail for the past few years and you’re interested in trying something new, hap’s boundless opportunities allow you to dip your toe into an unfamiliar industry without making a full-time commitment.
This brings us to our final point – if you don’t have any experience in the hospitality or events industry, you’re still eligible to sign up for work with hap. The training we offer to all our staff members even includes top-up sessions if it’s been a while since your last shift. You can also watch our in-depth training videos prior to your first shift with us. To access these, please email support@hapgroup.co.uk – and feel free to use this email to ask any questions you may have about working for us. Our team will be more than happy to talk you through it all.
Ready for your next role?
In the meantime, why not check out our current vacancies? We’ve got tons of exciting opportunities available in the coming months, and we’d love to have you on board. Be sure to tell others too – the more, the merrier!
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