Hospitalite

Abstract

The employability skills instrument was used in this descriptive correlational study to assess the self-perceived level of competence in performing identified employability skills required for careers in the hospitality industry. 67 (54.47 percent response rate) of the 123 expected participants for this study were usable. This study demonstrates the current employability skills desired by employers, and the findings show that respondents have developed some level of competence to serve as productive employees in the workplace "equally from program and non-program." However, curriculum development is required to improve students' awareness of the consequences of their decisions as well as their interpersonal skills.

Keywords: Employability skills, competence, internship, work experience, industrial needed competence, hospitality management students.