Working in hotels

[Charlie6]

So I'm graduating next week with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management.

Currently looking for jobs/advice.

I'm looking in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and I'm pissed because the two places that I've spoken to want to pay me 13/hr. **** that. I'm 27 years old, have that degree and also a 2-yr Associates degree in business mgnt, and 15 yrs of experience in hospitality/customer service.

So do any of you guys out there work in hotels? Advice for a new college grad looking for hotel work?

I'm looking for front office supervisor position, but I only have 3 months experience with an internship in a resort. That's my only real hotel experience. But still....right?

Maybe I just have to suck it up and be poor for a year until I have that experience and can move onward and upward with better hotels? Am I gonna be poor forever working in hotels?


Thanks for listening and letting me vent.

[Euroholic]

If your passion is for hotels then you should buy a hotel. Something small to get your self started then you will be on your way

[Charlie6]

Dude that would be awesome.

I truly feel like I could do it. I'm focused on abiding by the vision, mission and core values, and ensuring that employees are appreciated. I could do it. I understand how to differentiate and maintain competitive advantages by doing so.

[RigPig]

So I'm graduating next week with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management. Currently looking for jobs/advice. I'm looking in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and I'm pissed because the two places that I've spoken to want to pay me 13/hr. **** that. I'm 27 years old, have that degree and also a 2-yr Associates degree in business mgnt, and 15 yrs of experience in hospitality/customer service. So do any of you guys out there work in hotels? Advice for a new college grad looking for hotel work? I'm looking for front office supervisor position, but I only have 3 months experience with an internship in a resort. That's my only real hotel experience. But still....right? Maybe I just have to suck it up and be poor for a year until I have that experience and can move onward and upward with better hotels? Am I gonna be poor forever working in hotels? Thanks for listening and letting me vent. <img src="http://forums.steroid.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=156838"/>

Put out your resume and don't give up. When I worked in the Middle East I noticed a lot of the really nice places had Expat management. They were mostly from the UK but that is just a detail. Don't limit yourself. Set the bar high and don't be deterred by anything. If you chose this path you have a passion for it. A lot of people lack the passion these days.

[austinite]

Sorry, I thought this thread was about hookers. Carry on...

[Honkey_Kong]

So I'm graduating next week with a Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality Management.

Currently looking for jobs/advice.

I'm looking in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area and I'm pissed because the two places that I've spoken to want to pay me 13/hr. **** that. I'm 27 years old, have that degree and also a 2-yr Associates degree in business mgnt, and 15 yrs of experience in hospitality/customer service.

So do any of you guys out there work in hotels? Advice for a new college grad looking for hotel work?

I'm looking for front office supervisor position, but I only have 3 months experience with an internship in a resort. That's my only real hotel experience. But still....right?

Maybe I just have to suck it up and be poor for a year until I have that experience and can move onward and upward with better hotels? Am I gonna be poor forever working in hotels?


Thanks for listening and letting me vent.

I don't thinking you're swinging too much for the fences here. But that being said also apply for lower positions as well. At least then you'll have a job so you can continue looking for a management job.

[lovbyts]

Sorry, I thought this thread was about hookers. Carry on...

Not yet but its still fairly new so I'm sure its only a matter of time.

[Sfla80]

Sales. Start at entry position trying to book parties.

Wife does it now. Never worked at a hotel before within 6 week was promoted. She books parties of 100 or more. That's all. Gets contract signed. Once that's done. Someone else takes over the party

[Mr.BB]

Am I gonna be poor forever working ?

Yes... Well maybe not poor, but definitely not rich. If you work you dont have time to get rich.

[scotty51312]

Try to get on with Marriot. Almost all management positions are filled from within the company and they won't even consider someone without a degree

[calgarian]

Sorry, I thought this thread was about hookers. Carry on...

Damn beat me to it.