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@flyer - which company, out of interest - is it American per chance??
@BD - what can I say?! I do my best!0 -
Coyles Hospitality. American but not sure if they operate here. Worth an application.Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth.0
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Why?!?!?!?!
CHG do UK (London only) Hotels, restaurants, lounges and overseas hotels etc.
They also do Cruises.:D
Supposedly once you've been to one location you can not go back.
Hotels PROs
Stay for 2 nights for two people.
3 London hotels are 5*, + One is 3-4* IMHO
Travel allowance to\from hotel
Possible Dinner in hotel + lounge visit.
Pay is near $100 -paid the following month
Hotel visits CONS
You must do a restaurant visit first before applying for the Hotels.
10,000 word :eek: report to be finalised 36 hrs after checkout.
25-50 photos needed too.
Very exact and strange formatting required.
Outlay of £1000 (Yes 1£K) for hotel bills dinner etc. Gets reversed on the CC after 7-10 days.
Not all meals are assessed so you have to eat out.
Pay is in $ and through Paypal (cost £7.00 to process)
Once you've done one hotel you can never do it again
Restaurants
UK (London only)
Very posh (in the 5* hotels).Menu sometimes wierd!
No travel allowance.
Bill is usually £200+ and is reversed after 7-10 days
Pay is very small ( 3 x RE fee when they pay!)
Report is 5000 words, to be in 36hrs after visit.
Lounge visit Best option IMHO.
UK (London only)
Two cocktails allowed (per person) + finger food menu from the bar.
Small report 300 words (IIRC)
Swanky lounges (usually) and great drinks!
No travel allowance
Small pay in $
Overall these jobs are for the serious shopper who can afford to pay these very large amounts and work under pressure.
TBH I'm not sure the rewards are worth it. I've yet to do a cruise (usually 7-10 days)- but I hate to think how much writing that involves :eek::eek:
Ask or PM me if you want more details0 -
I'm applying to a company and they have asked me to explain the 10 & 5 staff rule. I'm seriously thinking of saying i haven't got a clue! I've googled it and come up with nothing.
From CHG themselvesWhen a staff member is within 10 feet and not otherwise occupied, they should make eye contact. When they are within 5 feet, they should further acknowledge you in some way, whether a smile and nod, a wave or a verbal greeting.0 -
Help....I'm struggling to pass the GFK training quiz, it states i need 1 more to pass. I'm running the training next to the quiz and have been trying to get past it for the last hour.
Any clues...0 -
10,000 word :eek: report to be finalised 36 hrs after checkout.
Very exact and strange formatting required.
Outlay of £1000 (Yes 1£K) for hotel bills dinner etc.
i will never grumble about wordy reports for RE again lol. I had come across this company before but with all my other my other ongoing work/family demands I will leave until next year. Thanks for the info though as it would make a change from posh burgers or the french sandwich shops.
Lily0 -
lily_the_pink wrote: »i will never grumble about wordy reports for RE again lol. I had come across this company before but with all my other my other ongoing work/family demands I will leave until next year. Thanks for the info though as it would make a change from posh burgers or the french sandwich shops.
Lily
You could sign up and do a lounge visit if you live in\near London.
They are fairly easy and you would get an idea of what's involved for the more serious stuff0
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