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The Paradox of Hospitality: Trainees Driving Operations Without Job SecurityIn recent years, the hotel industry has increasingly relied on trainees and job interns to sustain daily operations. These young professionals bring fresh energy and ideas, yet there is a growing concern: while HR departments are eager to leverage their contributions, they are often reluctant to offer them permanent positions.The paradox is glaring. Trainees are entrusted with critical tasks and responsibilities, yet when it comes to hiring, the same institutions demand years of experience that these trainees haven't had the opportunity to acquire due to lack of long-term employment opportunities.This practice not only undermines the morale of these aspiring hospitality professionals but also hampers the industry's growth. It's time for a shift in perspective. Hotels should recognize the value of their trainees by providing clear pathways to employment, ensuring that experience is built from within rather than sought externally.

investing in training programs for young people can be a valuable step in nurturing talent and bringing fresh perspectives to the hotel industry. Providing opportunities for skill development and mentorship can inspire the next generation of professionals. Implementing comprehensive training programs in hotels can enhance the skills and service quality of the staff, ultimately improving the overall guest experience. It's an investment that pays off in both employee satisfaction and customer satisfaction. We need to do more…. Promoting opportunities and showcasing the diverse and rewarding aspects of the hotel industry can inspire and attract young talent. Creating awareness about career paths, training programs, and growth prospects can make the industry more appealing to the younger generation. We need to do more…. Offering students opportunities for internships, job shadowing, or industry-related events can provide valuable insights into the hotel industry. Hands-on experiences can help them make informed decisions about pursuing a career in this field. I’ve listen to the aspirations of young individuals interested in the hotel industry. Tailoring training programs to address their specific needs and interests can make a significant impact on their professional development and contribute to the industry's growth. This also includes cruise ships Enhancing training programs for cruise ship crew members is crucial a doctor has to be trained a captain has to be trained before they joiin a ship so why are we leaving hotels department out before joining a ship on going training programs on the ship is a must. Trevor Walford

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁-𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 The hospitality industry constantly evolves, offering a dynamic career path for fresh graduates. Yet, bridging the gap between academic preparation and the practical realities of our industry remains a challenge. 🤔 𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: What types of internships or practical training programs could better prepare graduates for the realities of hospitality work? 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: How can academic institutions and hotels collaborate to ensure the curriculum is in sync with industry needs? 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀: Can mentorship programs be the key to smoother transitions from academia to industry? 𝗔𝗱𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀: With the rapid evolution of the hospitality sector, what skills should graduates focus on to stay relevant and adaptable? 👉 I'm reaching out to professionals in hospitality, education, and HR, as well as recent graduates, to share your suggestions and strategies. ✨ 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘄𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀 ✨ #HospitalityIndustry #FutureOfWork #GraduatePreparation #CareerDevelopment #Hotels #SaudiTourism #UniversityCollaboration #EducationInHospitality #TourismDevelopment #SaudiArabia #AcademicPartnerships #LinkedInDiscussion

Hotel internship is a form of work-integrated learning in hospitality education programs. The hotel industry has been challenged with labour shortages. Therefore, how to encourage and nurture hotel management students' long term career intention and career growth in the hotel industry seems to be vitally important. Our study found that both school support and hotel support can impact hotel interns' career growth, though the mediation of role clarity and occupational identification. Importantly, educational institutions should design and put in place different types of support programs to hotel interns even when they are off-campus. They should also collaborate closely with the internship hotels to help the hotels to enhance their support to interns. Full reference: Yu, J., Xie, C., Lau, H., Huang, S., & Fang, X. (2024). The impacts of school support and hotel support on hotel interns' career growth: The mediation of role clarity and occupational identification. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism Education, 35, 100507. #HospitalityEducation #internship #WIL #career #occupationalidentity #SBLCentreforTourismResearch

2020: The year that rewrote my 5-Year Plan. Back in 2020, when someone asked about my 5-year plan, I had it all laid out. I’m a hotel management grad & I landed this Management Trainee job at a very prestigious hotel. I backed the position last in the group and was all ready to give it my all. Now, you know the hospitality business, right? It’s a total grind, you’re expected to give up your personal life & everything else. But I was all up for it, big time. I’d planned to give it al for 18 months and the I would eye a job on a cruise ship. It was all perfect in my head. Travelling was a big part of why I got into the hotel thing in the first place. February 2020, it felt like all my dreams were about to become real. But guess what? COVID-19 happened. Waited for job to begin but hospitality got hit harder than we ever imagined. And just like that, I lost my job and my 5- year plan went up in smoke. I was stuck at home, clueless about my next move. Then it hit me. Even though my path took a detour, my ultimate destination was the same. To grow, make money and travel. Although I’m not quite there yet, I’m currently content, appreciative and eagerly looking forward to what future holds. You need to be out there and experiencing many experiences and you gotta be committed to being true to yourself and giving your best because experience is a valuable teacher and after an experience you will never go empty handed. It’s possible that you might reach your destination later than expected, but having a clear final destination in mind is crucial. ❤️🩹

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🤣 سيفي ولا سيرة ذاتية؟ (Is it a CV or a biography?) That was the reaction of a friend when I told him my CV ended up being three pages long. Yes, I'm currently seeking an end-of-studies internship starting this February, inshallah, for a duration of 6 months. I'll be graduating from ENCG Marrakech, completing a 5-year program designed to prepare us for management positions. The first 3 years are focused on building a solid foundation in subjects like accounting, law, taxation, marketing, and general management. The final 2 years are dedicated to specialized topics—by the way, I'm specializing in international business. I originally chose this field because I thought it would sound impressive in front of my future father-in-law (نسيبي) 🤣, but I’ve genuinely grown to love it! But honestly, what's the "normal" length for a CV? Maybe fresh graduates are expected to have shorter ones, but what do you do when you've gained a lot of experience during your studies? How do you "perfectly" apply for end-of-studies internships? And how do you figure out what you want when you don't actually know what you want 🤣? (Got a bit deep on that last one, sorry.) I'm really interested in hearing the perspectives of my network here—whether you're a graduate or a fellow peer. Feel free to share your thoughts! #internship #CareerGoals #InternshipSearch #EndOfStudies #FutureGraduate #ENCGMarrakech #InternationalBusiness

"Celebrating progress and dedication! 🎉 Proud of our interns at Zilwa Attitude, Mauritius, as they receive their performance appraisals. 🌟 Your hard work, passion, and growth are truly inspiring! Here's to more achievements ahead! 🙌 #InternshipSuccess #IPCS #PerformanceAppraisal #ZilwaAttitude #Mauritius #CareerGrowth #ProudMoment"