Guides

Get the hospitality job you want.

Short, practical guides from a recruiter. CVs, interviews, licences and finding work in Sydney.

• How to write an Australian hospitality CVHow to write a hospitality CV for Australian employers: the right structure, what to include, what to cut, and the mistakes that get CVs ignored.5 min read
• How to write a hospitality cover letter in AustraliaA short, practical guide to writing a hospitality cover letter for Australian venues: what to say, how long it should be, and a simple template.4 min read
• Hospitality interview questions and how to answer themThe questions Australian venue managers actually ask in hospitality interviews, with practical tips on how to answer each one.6 min read
• How to get a hospitality job in SydneyA step-by-step guide to finding hospitality work in Sydney: licences, CV, where to look, how to apply in person, and how to turn a trial shift into a job.6 min read
• RSA and RCG in NSW: what hospitality workers needA plain-English explainer on the RSA and RCG certificates in NSW: what they are, who needs them, and how they help you get hired.3 min read
• How to write a hospitality CV with no Australian experienceNo local experience? How to build a hospitality CV that Australian venues will read, and how to describe overseas work.5 min read
• Hospitality trial shifts: what to expect and how to passWhat happens in a hospitality trial shift in Australia, how to prepare, what managers look for, and what the rules say about unpaid trials.4 min read
• Hospitality references in Australia: who to ask and howHow to choose and prepare hospitality references for Australian employers, including what to do if your past managers are overseas.4 min read
• Student visa work hours and hospitality jobs in AustraliaHow the student visa work limit applies to hospitality shifts in Australia and how to track your hours. Confirm current rules with Home Affairs.4 min read
• Casual or permanent hospitality work: which is right for you?A plain-English comparison of casual and permanent hospitality jobs in Australia: pay, hours, leave and how to move to permanent.4 min read