Speaker Opportunity

Exploring Hospitality Careers Hospitality, Travel & Tourism Online - Blackboard Collaborate Mrs. Amanda Potts
Jun 16, 2021 Sep 06, 2021
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About the Speaking Engagement (lecture goals / learning outcomes)

Competencies:
Describe in general terms the makeup and size of the lodging and food service industries, identify advantages and disadvantages of a career in hospitality, and list the personal characteristics that correspond to each of the three personal skills areas: data, people, and things.

Summarize career options in the lodging industry, list the advantages of working in a chain hotel and an independent hotel, and describe typical management positions in lodging operations.

Briefly describe segments of the food service industry and the career opportunities available within them, outline career options in the club and cruise line industries, and summarize entrepreneurship opportunities within the industry and other career opportunities.

Describe career ladders in the hospitality industry, summarize the purpose and contents of a résumé, and explain how to prepare for a job interview, sell yourself during the interview, and effectively follow up after the interview.

Type of Engagement

  • Class Lecture
  • 20 Participant(s)

Compensation

Course Name

  • Intro to Hospitality

Available Technology

  • In-class desktop (PC)

Potential Topic(s)

• A typical workday
• On-the-job challenges
• Advancement opportunities
• Rewards of the job
• What makes a résumé good or bad
• Important qualities for a job candidate
• Typical career paths in her or his organization

Other Details

This guest lecture spot is on 9-6-21 from 12:30-1:30. Please contact me if you have further questions.
The sessions are recorded and distributed to Hospitality and Culinary students across Arizona.

Relevant documents (syllabus, lesson plans, schedule, event details)

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