For Demi, hospitality has always been about people, pace and personality.
Having worked in the industry for six years – starting in her local pub before moving into a casino and eventually becoming a Team Leader – Demi knew what she was looking for in her next role. What she didn’t expect was how difficult it would be to show who she really was on paper.
🔎 Life before Candid
Like many hospitality professionals, Demi searched for roles in the usual places.
“Just places like Indeed or searching through websites which was always a long process! Not only that, but they always came to a dead end, a lot of applications just got met with a ‘thanks for applying’ email and nothing more was heard after that which is always disheartening.”
Demi, Bartender @ The Botanist
The biggest frustration?
“My CV doesn’t show who i am, you can’t convey personality through a CV!”
🤝 Why Candid felt different
Compared to traditional job sites, Candid immediately stood out.
“With candid it was a simple set up with no excess questions that felt unnecessary, just key info that was relevant to the role. It didn’t feel like a massive task unlike all other applications.”
For Demi, anonymity was key.
“Although experience is important, I felt one of my best assets (if i do say so myself) is my personality and customer service skills which is impossible to show with a CV.”
“Candid took that away, it felt less like a tick box and more of a place where your application had meaning and showed you for you”
Demi, Bartender @ The Botanist
🚕 A three week journey
Demi joined Candid on November 6th, matched with The Botanist on November 11th, and was hired by November 27th.
“Candid was great! I was applying for so many roles elsewhere in the meantime (most still haven’t got back to me!) so the ease and speed was great!”
Despite only matching with one role, it quickly became clear it was the right one.
“I was a bit pessimistic at first since I only matched with the Botanist but honestly it was a perfect match i love it!”
🌿 Why The Botanist
The brand immediately caught Demi’s attention.
“It’s a fairly unique brand in my opinion so that definitely caught my eye, it was something new (cocktails!) which i had never really done before so that sparked interest.”
And the interview sealed the deal.
“The warmth from the team, good atmosphere and interesting interview questions drew me in!”
🧡 Why this story matters
Demi’s journey is proof that hospitality hiring works best when personality, values and skills come first – not just what’s written on a CV.
By removing anonymity bias and focusing on what really matters, Candid helped Demi find the right role in just three weeks.
👋 One match could be all it takes!
Find your next hospitality role – faster, fairer and without a CV.
