I recently interviewed for a position at Kimpton. The interview went great. However, you really have to make yourself stand out against the other applicants. The position requires someone with hospitality experience. I was able to explain how my experience and skills would make me an asset to the company.

I have over 8 years experience in sales and sales management, most recently directly training and managing a team of 50-75 salesmen. I’m not afraid to start small and work my way up through a company if it’s one that I believe in. I was sent an email a week later saying that I didn’t meet their criteria even though the job description on their website asked for 1-2 years sales experience. I wasn’t even granted a phone call from a recruiter. Perhaps I’m over-qualified, but why on earth would I submit an application unless I truly wanted to work for Kimpton? Same thing happened with Marriott, who owns Kimpton. Honestly, what a joke.