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Bartending: Building A Foundation For A Profitable and Rewarding Career

March 2nd, 2010

Dating back thousands of years, bartending began as a trade by those that produced liquor and in turn sold it to the public. This was not only a profitable venture for these early bartenders, but provided a product in huge demand by the public. Historically humans have always had a fondness for spirits which is an enormous benefit to those pursuing a bartending career. Prohibition makes a very clear case that people want their drinks and demand is not quashed by the absence of product.

Very few careers can offer you virtually guaranteed placement in literally any place you wish to live and work in the world. Most bartenders, in fact, earn more than entry level college graduates, with some eventually earning 6 figure incomes.

Becoming a successful bartender takes more than just learning to spin drink recipes. The professional bartender is well versed on the legal and business ramifications of alcohol management and service. Today’s bartenders are a breed apart, savvy and knowledgeable performers in a fast paced exciting environment. Simply put, there is no aspect more vital to a professional bartending career than the foundation built by a quality bartending school. Bartending schools provide more than just preparation, they directly effect how much you earn from your very first day on the job. Some certifications, such as TIPS ® (Training for Intervention Procedures or TAM ® (Techniques in Alcohol Management) are required by law in many states.

Given the earning potential bartending offers as a career, the cost of attending a quality bartending school becomes a wise investment rather than an expense. Most bartending schools are very affordable, require very little time (as little as 2 weeks), and can be found in nearly every state in the country. Bartending-World.com offers a state by state listing of reputable bartending schools that make selecting a school a breeze. When selecting a bartending school, make sure to ask these questions, and be leery of those that cannot offer answers.

What is the schools’ industry reputation and how long have they been teaching? Look for a school well recognized in the bartending education industry. Many schools have a long history making research easy.

What are the size of the classes and how well equipped are they? Look for low teacher to student ratios and facilities that mimic actual working environments as closely as possible.

Is the bartending school licensed by the state? What credentials are required for the instructors? Verifying that a school is actually licensed by the state they teach in is important. Find out what they look for when they hire instructors. Instructors, if well chosen, are industry vets that can provide invaluable insight into the bartending industry.

Can you be given references of graduates who are working in the industry? What is the bartending school’s job placement policy? Any reputable school will have working graduates who will endorse the school. If not, you need to be careful. A successful job placement plan is always indicative of a good training facility. If local bars have had success with hiring quality graduates then you can rest assured that school is worth a second look.

Bartending offers a rewarding and profitable career for those that are serious about their pursuit. While there is a lot of hard work involved, the excitement and fun of the atmosphere is hard to beat. Investing in a quality education will put you on the fast track to maximized earnings in bartending.

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Temping Positions Should Enhance Your Skills

December 5th, 2008

Temping used to be looked at as s top gap type job. You were waiting to go to University or working your way through college, well you would temp. But these days the whole philosophy about temping has changed significantly and many people choose temping as a longer term prospect. But instead of treating temping as a stop gap, they actually use temping to enhance their skills.

With each position taken, a different set of skills are picked up so that after a few years temping the person actually has a very robust CV, which has been greatly enhanced by the variety of places that they have worked and the kinds of experiences that they have had.

Many recruitment agency advisers are also of the opinion that treating temping as a potentially long-term career is actually of benefit. Many employers, particularly in some of the ‘youth driven’ employment fields especially PR, some aspects of the media etc do not want to recruit someone who has worked for the same firm for 10 years, doing the same job, working with the same people and is potentially terrified of change. No, they would prefer to employ someone who has worked in different settings, with different people, who positively embraces change and new working practices and is at home in a new environment.

But for you to take advantage of the boost that temping can give your career, it is important that you expand your comfort zone, on a regular basis and take on new skills, new responsibilities and learn new working practices. That way you demonstrate that you are very much someone who is far from stagnant but keen to move onwards and upwards and embrace a rewarding career. So keep pushing the boundaries of your comfort zone and enjoy the difference it makes to your CV!

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