tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439193553846281725.post2149761565331681737..comments2024-02-28T04:27:31.939-08:00Comments on Career Advice in the Wine Industry: Where do I Find CandidatesAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08361947015390360975noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439193553846281725.post-12157814074783088942009-06-11T13:55:40.222-07:002009-06-11T13:55:40.222-07:00Mark,
Thanks for sharing your experience. Networki...Mark,<br />Thanks for sharing your experience. Networking is always a key part of any job hunt. It may not seem like your networking is getting you anywhere, it does have a way of working in the long run. So keep it up and Good Luck. AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361947015390360975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439193553846281725.post-10175387512699271222009-06-11T12:49:01.574-07:002009-06-11T12:49:01.574-07:00If I have learned anything from my transition into...If I have learned anything from my transition into the wine industry is that patience is a core requirement. The economy has impacted every sector and there are more job seekers than job opportunities. However, the encouraging thing is that many sales and marketing skills can and do translate into great Wine Industry jobs. <br /><br /> For me it has been all about networking within the industry as much as possible. Recently I have been attending hospitality events held by several Napa/Sonoma wineries. These are events specifically catered towards wine industry professionals and are held after normal business hours. These are FUN parties, (bring a bottle to share!) but are also great networking opportunities as well. These social interactions can introduce you into another winery a whole lot better than any resume.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09410034518584701146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439193553846281725.post-4232738042783237402009-06-11T09:45:20.815-07:002009-06-11T09:45:20.815-07:00Dear Kathy,
Thanks for the post. While I don'...Dear Kathy,<br />Thanks for the post. While I don't have any specific names in the Chicago area, I would recommend you keep an eye on winejobs.com and there is a wineandhospitalityjobs.com website that might be helpful. There are several midwest recruiters who specialize in hospitality in all areas, wine, beer and spirits. That might be an area to research on the web. Working in sales is an excellent way to get into the wine world, as is hospitality in hotels. Working within a restaurant with a good wine program or a wine retail shop are also ways to break into the industry. Good Luck, AmyAmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08361947015390360975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439193553846281725.post-49292615136068403232009-06-11T07:03:42.227-07:002009-06-11T07:03:42.227-07:00Hi Amy
I enjoy your blog posts and noted advice. ...Hi Amy<br />I enjoy your blog posts and noted advice. I am wondering if you have recruiter connections in the chicago area that I may tap into? I am somewhat new in the field of hospitality and would specifically like to focus my search in the area of wine industry. Obviously we don't have the abundance of wineries in this area so positions most likely would be on the sales end of things. Any suggestions?<br />Kathy SAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com