Hospitality trade

FirstTimer4Me · 29 November 2018 at 1:37PM

I work in the haulage industry as a senior manager, worked permeant nights for over 25 years, so nights would be my preferred shift pattern.

I've recently recovered from a nervous breakdown, and although back at work, I no longer want the responsibility or pressure of my role, unfortunately, I don't have a sympathetic employer.

The problem is, how can I get a lower position job given my CV clarifies my work history with the roles & responsibilities I've held for many years?

I applied for a job as a hotel night receptionist, not surprisingly, I didn't get it, although I received an acknowledgement stating I was over qualified.

I'm using job sites such as CV library, Total jobs etc., etc., as a search, clearly, my CV is way above the positions I'm looking for,

Although I'm 60, salary cut is not an issue.

I enjoy interacting with the public (customers) therefore, my preference would be the hospitality trade, a role I fancy doing, (hotel receptionist, although I'm not qualified for management positions within this industry)

Any advice would be appreciated

AstroTurtle · 29 November 2018 at 2:30PM

Have you put a paragraph at the top of your CV as to why your looking for the career change?

Maybe add that before your qualifications to show your intentions and why your looking for a permanent move.

Some may be concerned your just using them as a stopping gap before you find another Haulage senior role.

FirstTimer4Me · 29 November 2018 at 2:47PM

Hi

AstroTurtle wrote: »

Have you put a paragraph at the top of your CV as to why your looking for the career change?

That's an excellent idea which I hadn't thought of, however, I'd rather not publicise the medical condition I've recently experienced as a reason for change

AstroTurtle · 29 November 2018 at 2:52PM

FirstTimer4Me wrote: »

Hi

That's an excellent idea which I hadn't thought of, however, I'd rather not publicise the medical condition I've recently experienced as a reason for change

Yeah no need to bring up the past. Just throw a few positive words around instead. Still achieves same outcome.

FirstTimer4Me · 29 November 2018 at 3:19PM

AstroTurtle wrote: »

Just throw a few positive words around instead

Suggested text just to give me an idea?

AstroTurtle · 29 November 2018 at 3:59PM

FirstTimer4Me wrote: »

Suggested text just to give me an idea?

An enthusiastic, highly motivated, and professional worker, I was previously working within the xxxxx Industry for a number of years but i am looking for a new challenge. With proven strengths in achieving *Insert skills you learnt that apply to hospitality*.A quick learner, whilst maintaining excellent customer service. I exceed expectations in *Insert Stuff that may be applicable to Hospitality trade*.

I am therefore now looking for a role which will allow me apply my strong work ethic in tasks such as XYZ and I feel your vacancy is best suited to my skill set.

Maybe something like that? can obviously tweak it to what suits the role your applying for etc.