205 result(s) for run in Interviews
Judit Jakab, Positive Psychologist
- 11 Jul 2018 9:09 AM
I am a positive psychologist who is passionate about understanding the human psyche. I pursued this passion by acquiring a Psychology (BA) then a Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology (MSc) in the UK.
Nikolett Somfai, Personal Trainer, Pilates, & Golf instructor
- 11 May 2018 6:32 AM
I grew up in Budapest's 12th district. From an early age I was doing gymnastics. It was my passion. My life was school and gymnastics training.
Laszlo Kondor, A Hungarian / American Life in Photography
- 4 Jan 2018 11:00 AM
I am a retired photographer living in Kapolcs, having left Hungary in 1956, eventually arriving in the City of Chicago, my home base for the next 35 years. I repatriated in 1996 with a large archive of prints and negatives from 30 years of a very diverse photographic career.
Bridget Lindsay, Former President, Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest
- 22 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
I first visited Budapest in 1982. I came with some friends on the overnight train from Warsaw, where I was working at the British Embassy. Howling dogs and misty border crossings - it was like living in a John le Carré novel. Budapest was shrouded in freezing fog all weekend but I still fell in love with the city.
Peter Herr, Former Restaurant General Manager at Émile Restaurant
- 4 Oct 2017 6:28 AM
Throughout the 10 month working at The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal) I have been able to gain respect of the team and became a valued member. After going through a long and extensive training, I have been empowered to run my own station and train the new entries by instilling the standards and by leading example.
Jean Bowcott, Former General Manager, Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
- 15 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Hospitality has always been my passion. When I was in school I worked at a local hotel to earn extra money as my pocket money did not go far enough! I got bored very easily so just loved the fact that working in a hotel every day/ every shift was different and you never knew what the next day would bring. That led me to decide to have a career in Hospitality and train in Hotel & Catering ...
Interview 3: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget
- 10 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Károly is regarded as one of post-communist Hungary’s greatest success stories: from roadie to head of the company organising several of the country’s biggest festivals, including one of Europe’s most popular cultural events, Budapest's Sziget Festival.
Marvin Gauci, Owner, Caviar & Bull Restaurant Budapest
- 13 Jul 2017 12:00 PM
When Marvin Gauci was 13 he helped out at a popular beachside hotel after school and during the summer months. He immediately took an interest in kitchen activities and started participating in breakfast preparations.
Interview Two: Agnes Weninger, Update: Former Editor-in-Chief, Best Of Budapest & Hungary
- 6 Jul 2017 12:00 PM
What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
Judit Jakab, Positive Psychologist
- 11 Jul 2018 9:09 AM
I am a positive psychologist who is passionate about understanding the human psyche. I pursued this passion by acquiring a Psychology (BA) then a Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology (MSc) in the UK.
Nikolett Somfai, Personal Trainer, Pilates, & Golf instructor
- 11 May 2018 6:32 AM
I grew up in Budapest's 12th district. From an early age I was doing gymnastics. It was my passion. My life was school and gymnastics training.
Laszlo Kondor, A Hungarian / American Life in Photography
- 4 Jan 2018 11:00 AM
I am a retired photographer living in Kapolcs, having left Hungary in 1956, eventually arriving in the City of Chicago, my home base for the next 35 years. I repatriated in 1996 with a large archive of prints and negatives from 30 years of a very diverse photographic career.
Bridget Lindsay, Former President, Diplomatic Spouses of Budapest
- 22 Nov 2017 11:00 AM
I first visited Budapest in 1982. I came with some friends on the overnight train from Warsaw, where I was working at the British Embassy. Howling dogs and misty border crossings - it was like living in a John le Carré novel. Budapest was shrouded in freezing fog all weekend but I still fell in love with the city.
Peter Herr, Former Restaurant General Manager at Émile Restaurant
- 4 Oct 2017 6:28 AM
Throughout the 10 month working at The Fat Duck (Heston Blumenthal) I have been able to gain respect of the team and became a valued member. After going through a long and extensive training, I have been empowered to run my own station and train the new entries by instilling the standards and by leading example.
Jean Bowcott, Former General Manager, Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
- 15 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Hospitality has always been my passion. When I was in school I worked at a local hotel to earn extra money as my pocket money did not go far enough! I got bored very easily so just loved the fact that working in a hotel every day/ every shift was different and you never knew what the next day would bring. That led me to decide to have a career in Hospitality and train in Hotel & Catering ...
Interview 3: Károly Gerendai, Founder of Sziget
- 10 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Károly is regarded as one of post-communist Hungary’s greatest success stories: from roadie to head of the company organising several of the country’s biggest festivals, including one of Europe’s most popular cultural events, Budapest's Sziget Festival.
Marvin Gauci, Owner, Caviar & Bull Restaurant Budapest
- 13 Jul 2017 12:00 PM
When Marvin Gauci was 13 he helped out at a popular beachside hotel after school and during the summer months. He immediately took an interest in kitchen activities and started participating in breakfast preparations.
Interview Two: Agnes Weninger, Update: Former Editor-in-Chief, Best Of Budapest & Hungary
- 6 Jul 2017 12:00 PM
What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?