How to Get Hired in Hotel Tech with Edouard Clark #34

Mastering the Art of Talent in Hospitality Tech: Insights with Edouard ClarkUnderstanding people, hiring smartly under pressure, and leveraging technology are key to thriving in the hospitality industry. In this episode, Edouard Clark shares his journey across continents and industries, revealing how human insight, expectation management, and innovative recruitment strategies can transform your approach to talent.Timestamps:00:00 - Unlocking the human side of hospitality: Edward Clark’s journey02:14 - The importance of listening to candidates’ stories to understand their potential03:52 - From rugby to entrepreneurship: lessons learned from a diverse career path06:38 - Leading hotel pre-openings: managing chaos and stakeholder expectations10:44 - Hiring under pressure: what hotel startups get wrong and how to improve13:15 - The biggest mistakes in hospitality hiring and expectation setting16:08 - The critical role of culture fit over urgency in talent acquisition17:31 - Talent, leadership, or process: what’s really holding back hotel staffing?20:20 - How to craft CVs that catch recruiters’ attention—voice notes and results24:25 - The impact of AI on recruitment: automation without losing the human touch27:43 - The worst CV mistakes to avoid: too lengthy, unorganized, or generic29:51 - First-minute impressions in interviews: what to look for in candidate behavior33:45 - One-minute advice for building a compelling, results-driven CV38:16 - How top hiring managers stand out and attract the best talent41:16 - The future of hospitality talent: how AI, robotics, and human skills intersect45:41 - What leveling up truly means: stepping outside comfort zonesConnect with Edourd Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edouardclark/Listen to Level up with Hakim on spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4TfLYtPkQ7A8WYGW46Rvl6?si=G7aWz36WQj2jI4bJTjSPGQApple Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/level-up-with-hakim/id1872491718Amazon musichttps://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8864be9e-558a-4632-94b2-6b121a5d7ebf/level-up-with-hakim