Combining Experience With Education in the Hospitality Industry
February 29th, 2012
Anyone who has a positive, friendly attitude and can make others feel comfortable and welcome could very easily make it in the hospitality industry. This industry is one that rewards people who work hard, and is perfect for those who have the ability to constantly learn and improve, whether they have been formally educated or have honed their skills over time. This is why it is a combination of education and experience that makes for the best and most successful hospitality employee.
Learning by Experience
There are a few different ways that you can learn and grow as hospitality staff based on your own experiences. One way is by looking back on good and bad customer service you have personally received. Knowing what works and what doesn’t, from the perspective of the guest or customer, is a very important skill to have when trying to improve your own customer service skills. Additionally, experience through actually working in the industry is invaluable. No amount of education can replace what you learn on the job, where you are dealing with real customers and situations.
The 10 Most Expensive Hotels in the World
February 22nd, 2012
Staying at an expensive hotel can be an awesome experience, as you’ll be benefiting from every little touch of class taught in hotel school. Staffed by people with the highest levels of hospitality training and customer service expertise, the following 10 hotels are the most expensive in the world for a reason; they provide an experience like no other.
Hotel President Wilson, Geneva
For a mere $65,000 a night you can check into what is considered one of the safest hotels in the world. Complete with bulletproof doors and windows, this lavish hotel is a favourite with visiting heads of state and super rich celebrities.
The Raj Palace Hotel, Jaipur, India
Event Management Opportunities From Hotels to Cruise Ships
February 14th, 2012
One of the best things about the hospitality industry is that there are so many different jobs that you can do, with one of the most interesting being event management. The great thing about event management is that not only do you have the opportunity to be creative, but you are also always working on something different, so you’ll never be bored. The following are just some of the wide variety of event management opportunities out there.
In Hotels
Every major hotel has its own in-house event manager whose job it is to organise any and all significant events at the hotel. These can range from conferences to weddings to Melbourne Cup parties, and constantly vary depending on the time of year and who is staying at the hotel. This type of event management is great, as all of your events will take place in or around the hotel, so you will be challenged to use the same space in a lot of different ways. You will also have the opportunity to work with pretty much the same support staff each time so you’ll get to develop some solid working relationships.
The Benefit of Working in Boutique Hotels
February 7th, 2012
Working in a boutique hotel can be one of the most rewarding jobs you can get, and will be a great opportunity for you to make the most of everything you learned in your hospitality training. Australia is known for its first-class tourism industry, so if you feel like you have what it takes to excel in the hospitality field, there is no better place to hone your skills than in a boutique hotel. The following are just some of the many benefits.
The Challenge
Hotel and Events Careers on Graduation
January 30th, 2012
If you are looking to go into an exciting career in hotels or events management, chances are you already know you need to get a good education first. Look into studying at a hotel school in Sydney before starting your career, as this will give you great grounding to begin from. It will also give you an advantage over other people applying for the same roles if they haven’t had the formal education that you have.
Specialised Hospitality Institutes
Learning through a specialised course or institution can be very beneficial, as it cuts out a lot of wastage that other courses may offer. If you already know you want to be in the hospitality industry, then you should look into specific hospitality training in Australia, rather than a degree that only touches slightly on the industry. This means you get a more intense syllabus and will finish faster than some other courses or university degrees.
Working and Travelling Overseas
January 22nd, 2012
It is the dream of many people to take some time off from ‘real life’ and go overseas for a year or so. They may do this to travel, to study or to gain experience by working in a new country. Or they may do it as a combination of all three!
If you plan to go overseas to work, you will need to complete you studies here in Australia first. If you are unsure of what field you want to go into, a great one for any kind of travel is hospitality. Complete a degree or course at a hotel school in Sydney and you will find that you are never out of a job in the countries you visit.
Hospitality ranges in jobs for everything from working in restaurants to working in hotels. Seeing as there are hotels everywhere in the world, and bars in most places as well, you are going to find it much easier to pick up a job than some of the other options open to you. And with the right training and education behind you, you will be ahead of the rest of the travellers when applying for jobs.
A Career in Events Management
January 14th, 2012
Are you considering going into the world of event management or event planning? This exciting career choice is a popular one so to get ahead of the pack you should first consider getting some formal education. Apply at any hotel school in Sydney and you will end up qualified to go into event management.
Make sure you select a course that will teach you how to solicit and consult with clients, source suppliers, set goals and manage the overall event. It is also a good idea to learn how to be good at scheduling and budgeting, as these aspects will make up a major part of your job.
Event management can sound like such a glamorous career, and in a lot of ways it really is. No two days will be the same as you work on different events each day. The events will range from anything as small as business meetings, to events as huge as concerts or sporting events.
5 Tips on Preparing for an Interview
January 7th, 2012
If you have just completed your education you are likely in the exciting position of getting ready to enter the workforce. All you have to do is get through some interviews successfully and you are on your way to starting your new career!
Whether you have just finished high school, university or a more specific training course such as at a hotel school in Sydney, you need to remember that all interviews are important and should be treated as a formal process, no matter what job you are applying for.
If this is one of the first interviews you have gone for, make sure you prepare yourself well and this will give you the best chance at landing the job!
1 Dress Well
Even if you are going for a job in a construction company, you should still dress immaculately to show you are taking the interview seriously and you can be professional. You may not necessarily need to wear a suit, but you should find out what the companies dress code is and then go a couple of steps higher than that for the interview.
Social Media and Your Career
December 31st, 2011
When it comes to your career, social media can be your biggest friend or your biggest foe. It can help lift your career further, give you some great contacts that you would never have otherwise found or it could help you land that dream job. On the flipside, it could mean not getting that job or could even get you fired!
For some industries, being the face of the company is of utmost importance in a job. For example if you attended a hotel school in Sydney you would have learnt all about grooming and looking right for the position you hold. These days, you need to also consider grooming your social media, as this is now part of your face that you show to the world.
It is easy to forget social media can influence your career, as the purpose of using most social media sites is to stay in touch with friends on a personal level. But as social media continues to become more important in our daily lives you will find it impacts more on your career path than you ever thought. Here are some of the ways social media can help or hinder your future job:
The Benefits of Studying at Private Institutions
December 26th, 2011
When discussing options for tertiary education, it is often assumed that university is the best place to go. Sometimes, it is discussed as though it is the only option. But, there are many different places where you can continue your education and although it may come as a surprise to some people, university is not necessarily always the best option. For example, if you wanted to go into the hospitality industry, you would be far better off having your hospitality training in Australia through a school that specialises in this area.
There are some myths that people only study at private institutions if they can’t get into university, but this simply isn’t true. Often, it is the private college or course that has the best fit with the students plans for life.
Here, we look at some of the reasons why studying at a private institution can be more beneficial than a public university for some people.
Career Opportunities