Overview

The hospitality and lodging industry consists of three sub-industries: hotels and lodging, restaurants, and gaming. This sector offers the typical array of corporate positions, but certain types of roles are more typical of the business career path. These include corporate finance, strategy, and marketing.

Washington, DC

Key Competencies

• Understanding of Industry Trends

• Problem solving

• Relationship management

• Customer Service

Hospitality and
Lodging

Success Factors

• Prior experience in hospitality and tourism gives a particular advantage to job seekers with business degrees in this industry

• Familiarize yourself with the industry and lifestyle through research and informational interviews

• Carefully analyze where your skills and experiences are most valuable

• Determine the firms and practice areas you will target in your job search

• Focus your searches on specific functions within the industry and each firm

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