Building a hospitality career has never more exciting. The enormous opportunities in the industry need skilled manpower to fill them but before embarking on the career journey there are fundamental tips to have in mind to ensure success.
1. Don’t be lazy, work hard: A hospitality career is not for the faint at heart. It is fast moving with trends changing the nature of the industry every day.
2. Utilize networking opportunities at your disposal
3. Make things happen for yourself
4. Plan for your own career progression.
5. Learn a new language: Travel is a key part of hospitality. Learning new languages makes it easy to navigate different countries. Plus it is a lot of fun.
6. Always be informed: Never stop exploring and growing; attend conferences and forums to get the latest information on happenings in the industry.
7. Get a mentor: Work with someone who has more experience than you to gain insight and avoid making preventable mistakes.
8. Make a difference: Don’t be content with just doing your job. Dig deeper to understand the business and make valuable contributions.
9. Gain transferable skills: You could leave your job tomorrow and take up a new position. Exploring different job roles gives you valuable experience and makes you an asset in whatever position you find yourself
10. Don’t be afraid to make bold decisions: There are a variety of exciting careers in the hospitality sector. Don’t hesitate to seek other opportunities.
A bonus Tip: Travel is an amazing teacher
