anyWhat type of job are you looking for? I am currently looking for a summer job. What nationality are you? Spanish What languages do you speak (and at what level)? I speak fluent English,good understanding of portuguese and mother tongue! What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I´m looking for any job ,as my porpouse is devoloping myself a little bit more, and gain new abilities! What countries have you worked in? I have worked in UK (8 years) and Spain What countries do you have a visa to work in? Europe What field do you currently work in? At the moment i´m not working as i came back from England not long ago, and i´m doing some courses over here. What fields have you worked in before? I worked as a shop ass. for 1 year in Spain. Two years as Floor supervisor in a 3* hotel (Brighton, Uk) Four years as a Housekeeping Ass. in a 5* hotel(brighton,uk) Two years as a Events Coordinator in a 5* Hotel( Brghton,uk) What qualifications do you hold? Finished College. BA in International Hospitality Management(unfinish) Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Both. Formal education - It is about learning how to APPLY your knowledge, and work with others to achieve certain goals etc. It also teaches you a WAY to think, rather than what to think… Skills - experience. I tend to think that most of the things that you are tought at College/ Uni , dont teach anything about the job you´ll be doing,is not actually focused in a practical way! Describe the benefits of working with others Working in a team is great for motivation and ideas also moral in the work place growth and job satisfaction, building relationship and networking Describe the benefits of working alone I’m in control: I get to decide what goes, , when to do it, etc. If I want to radically change something, then I can do it. No one can veto me and I don’t have to run it by anyone. What was your worst working experience? The place that I used to work held the annual conference of The Labour Party, quite a huge event!!!!!We were prepared for months to be able to work with important people and deliver the best !! Due to a financial crisis , the staff was reduced at 50%, so the motivation of most of us and also the pressure was terrible!!We werent enough people to manage the situation! Was a happy ending, but it was a horrible week!!! What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Team workkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!! it opens your mind, and also gives you a great experience . What unique skills do you have? Curiosity, passion, taste and intuitio. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? To have a library or a record store!!! What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Working with clever people!!!!!Diversity! What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Sometimes the job is boring as you do the same over and over again!!rutine!!! How can potential employers contact you? My email :thepebbles68@hotmail.com Mobile phone:0034690203158 |