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Jobs
Olivia Hemmings
020 7921 8004
ohemmings@ttglive.com
For the latest vacancies, visit ttglive.com/jobs
TTG ’s careers page gives you tips on how to develop
your skills and climb the travel ladder, plus the latest
on the jobs market and news of people on the move
A recruiter’s perspective: Jose Cofone
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AREER
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Colin Piper and Julie Jones
People on the Move
How do I prepare
Discover Dominica Authority has announced Colin
Piper as its new chief executive and director
for an interview?
of tourism. He brings more than two decades of
experience in sales, marketing and operations, To be successful at interview, it is imperative you
both domestically and internationally. research the company and vacancy beforehand,
to help you answer the standard questions such
Julie Jones has been made head of business sales as “what can you bring to this role?” and “why do
at BMI following a restructure of its UK sales team. you want to work here?”. Here’s a few tips for
She was previously head of corporate sales. answering some common questions:
Mike Davies has been appointed non-executive Why do you want to work here?
chairman at Manchester Airports Group. He takes Use the details of the job requirements to explain erator would like to hear you have travelled in the
up his new role from April 1. how your skills and experiences fit the company’s region and speak fluent Spanish and Portuguese.
needs. Say you wish to join the right company to
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has appointed three build a long-term career. Tell me about yourself
new commercial executives. They are Eduardo The employer is interested in how you would
Iglesias, director of international sales (Eastern What is the most difficult situation you fit into the company, so keep your answers as
Mediterranean and North America); Miguel Angel have faced? pertinent to the company and its work as
Weiss, director of sales in the Balearic Islands; Have a story ready in which the situation was possible. Most importantly, be yourself. Over 70%
and Ricardo Cioffi, head of international sales tough but allowed you to show yourself in a good of companies employ the person they like best, so
(Andalucia). light, such as a customer who came in to make a let your personality shine.
complaint, but ended up becoming your best client.
Virgin Atlantic has announced Steve Griffiths as Where do you see yourself in five years?
its new chief operating officer. He moves from his What can you do for us that someone Never say “in your job”. Funny is not hired. It
role as director of engineering. else cannot do? would be better to say that you would like to make
Think about your unique selling points that match a career within the company and would be open
Sanctum Soho London has appointed Antony the firm’s needs. For example, a Latin America op- to any future possibilities.
Rush as sales and marketing manager of its new
30-room boutique hotel, which opens on March 21. Jose Cofone is a senior account manager in the leisure travel division at recruitment firm New Frontiers
be happy
It’s 7am! The dreaded sound of your alarm kicks in. It’s time for another day at the office.
You would rather stay in bed but you need to catch the train for work to do a job that is
unchallenging and underpaid. Where you are undervalued. You feel fed up. You dislike your
boss and there is no chance of a promotion… you wish it was the weekend… sound familiar?!
Then stop wishing your life away! Its time to turn your career around and find the perfect role
that will make you happy! Happiness is the key to your success.
For full details and to view our extensive range of vacancies visit us at
www.newfrontiers.co.uk 0845 202 2222
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