Title: Describe steps for seeking employment in the hospitality industry.
Course: Lodging Management (12159) > Section: Planning for a Career in Lodging Management and Operations

Description should include

- identifying current job opportunities from various sources (e.g., online, job fairs)
- preparing a résumé
- writing a cover letter
- completing a job application
- securing an interview
- following up after an interview
- preparing for a phone/video interview
- handling interviews by committee.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is a positive first impression created through a résumé, cover letter, and job application?
- What resources are available in finding employment in the industry?
- What could happen to a job candidate who omits or falsifies information on a job application? How might this affect an employee after being hired?
- How does following up after an interview increase one’s chances of being offered the job?
- What are the benefits of networking?
- How should one align a résumé with each job description?