Sodexo Career Connections eNewsletter

Facilities, Engineering and Technical Leaders to Gather at NFMT Conference
By Scott Sherman, Recruitment Manager, Facilities Services & IT

NFMT Conference Sodexo is very pleased to attend the National Facilities Management and Technology Expo (NFMT) this March as a Platinum Level Sponsor. NFMT is one of the largest gatherings of building owners, facilities managers, maintenance engineers, sustainability directors and facilities management professionals in the U.S. The expo offers educational and networking opportunities for facilities professionals seeking to further develop professionally. Read more»

Sodexo Honored with the 2012 Catalyst Award
By Trish Freshwater, Senior Communications Manager

Catalyst recently announced that Sodexo's Making Every Day Count: Driving Business Success Through the Employee Experience is a recipient of the 2012 Catalyst Award, which annually honors innovative organizational approaches that address the recruitment, development and advancement of all women, including diverse women. Selection for the award involves a year-long examination and on-site evaluations. Read more»

Students Set to Network with Sodexo at the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality Annual National Conference
By Trish Freshwater, Senior Communications Manager

NSMH In February, Sodexo will participate in the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (NSMH) National Conference. Last year, Sodexo made on-the-spot offers at the conference and hired more than 25 NSMH members. This year it could be you!

When: February 16-19, 2012
Where: Washington, DC

Sodexo Australia Was Spotlighted on the Hit TV Show Undercover Boss. View the show: part 1, part 2, part 3 and part 4.
Sodexo Wins Brandon Hall Excellence in Learning Awards: Sodexo University Receives the Silver and Bronze Medals for Best Onboarding Program and Best Leadership Training Program.
Sodexo Receives 2011 Optimas Award for Innovation and the 2011 OnRec Award for Excellence in Inclusion Recruiting: Company’s Internal Mobility Initiative Key to 5 Percent Increase in Internal Hires While Inclusion Recruiting Efforts Contribute to Diversity as a Core Business Strategy.
Sodexo Executive Dr. Rohini Anand Honored with Mosaic Woman Leadership Award: Anand Honored for Her Unique Vision, Leadership, and Cultural and Worldly Influence.

POLL: Did you make a New Year’s Resolution?

The New Year is a popular time to enact changes in your life. Many people use this time to start programs to improve themselves or a significant area of their life. Did you set a new goal for 2012? Take our poll now.

Searching and Applying for Jobs with Mobile Devices

In the November 2011 issue of Career Connections, we asked which mobile devices you use to help with your job searching. Nearly 46 percent of respondents said they use an iPhone and 21 percent use an Android-based phone. Windows smartphones, Blackberries, iPads and other tablet computers rounded out the results equally.

Want to use your phone to look for jobs with Sodexo? Visit m.sodexo.jobs and you’ll have access to search jobs, the Sodexo Careers blog, this newsletter and so much more. And, keep an eye out for a new Sodexo Careers mobile app to search and apply for jobs right from your mobile smartphone, launching soon!

Career Spotlight: Sodexo Is the Largest Private Employer of Registered Dietitians
By Susan Laramee, Recruiting Manager, Clinical and Trish Freshwater, Senior Communications Manager

As the largest private employer of dietitians in North America, we know something about being an industry leader. As a result, we have created professionally rewarding and unique job opportunities for Registered Dietitians who are looking to get more out of their career. Read more»

Guiding Steps to Your Career: Are You Ready for a Change?
By Karen Graham, Senior Recruiter

Do you dream big? Do you find yourself doing what you have always done and wondering when the best time would be for a change? Are you really ready for a career change or does the grass just seem greener on the other side? Take this quiz to see if you’re ready. Read more»