E24 Hospitality Hiring, State of the Union: What's In and Out, with Jeremy Nichols

Episode Summary:In this episode of The YES Show, Christine Trippi sits down with the #hospitality1 Headhunter in Florida, Jeremy Nichols, a former corporate talent acquisition leader turned Gecko Hospitality franchise owner. Jeremy shares his journey of saying YES to entrepreneurship, the latest hiring trends in hospitality, and what job seekers must know about resumes, interviews, and career growth. Plus, we talk about what's in and what's out in recruitment, resumes, and even get into a fun discussion on 80s movies and soft skills!Key Topics Discussed:✅ Jeremy’s bold YES to leaving corporate and starting his own business✅ The current state of hospitality hiring—where the jobs are and what’s shifting✅ What makes a winning resume in 2024 (and why fancy designs can hurt you)✅ Insider hiring secrets from a hospitality headhunter✅ The biggest mistakes job seekers make (and how to avoid them!)✅ The STAR method for interviews & why soft skills matter more than ever✅ The power of not needing the job—how confidence changes everything✅ What hiring managers really mean when they say "company culture"3 Actionable Takeaways:1️⃣ Update Your Resume Smartly: Keep it clean, simple, and ATS-friendly—ditch tables, images, and objectives!2️⃣ Prepare for Interviews Like a Pro: Keep a ‘Wins File’ with quantifiable successes to confidently answer experience-based questions.3️⃣ Own the Elephant in the Room: Address job gaps or frequent moves upfront—don’t let hiring managers assume the worst!📌 Connect with Jeremy Nichols:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremycnichols/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JeremyNicholsConnect with Christine:Website - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/LinkedIn profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-trippi-56105311Insta link - https://www.instagram.com/the_wise_pineapple/YouTube Link - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU7LZGz1ZsveweIvpCIkrfQ/Join our FREE Facebook group of hoteliers - https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wDiuSA1RbSGqqtJH/Get on the wait list for the Crown Society (link) - https://www.thewisepineapple.com/cswait