HTMP1 SY2022-23

Questions for Interviewers 

04. 25. 2023

2. "Do you need me to elaborate on anything I said or that you read on my resume?"

I feel that it is a good idea to ask this question because, just like what Mr. Roberts said, it is a good method to use in order to have the interviewer take a look at your resume again.

3. “Who do you think would be the ideal candidate for this position, and how do I compare?”

This is a good question to ask in order to find out what the interviewer can say about you. If they are complimentary of you, they will most likely be interested in hiring you for the position. 

4. "Are you hesitant about my qualifications?"

I feel that is a good question to ask as it is a good way to reassure the interviewer of any doubts they might have of you. If they answer this question, you can find out what may be holding them back from hiring you and you can probably change their mind. 

11. Can you tell me how you support your team’s growth with professional development opportunities?

This is another good question as it can benefit and enhance the company by going over some helpful ideas. As a potential interviewee, you can discuss various strategies for increasing clientele, including how you might publicize the company's services and products. Regarding development and inquiries for particular training, I believe it is wise to do so in order to be ready for the position you are assuming.

Learning a Housekeeping Skill: Bed-Making

01.23.2022

On January 23, my classmates and I got to learn how to make a bed. The method we had been taught is the 3-sheet method. Although it is a method most hotels do not use today, it is an efficient method that will save you time and money purchasing and laundering expensive bedspreads. 

Learning to make a bed using the 3-sheet method was a new experience as I make my bed differently at home. When I first watched Mr. Chong instructing how to make the bed, it seemed quite difficult. After Jerry and I got the turn to make the bed, it actually felt much easier than I had assumed. The only thing I may want to practice more is mitering the bed with my left hand.

Metaverse in the Tourism Industry

12.12.2022

Article: How Metaverse is Reshaping the Tourism Industry

The importance of the developing advancements in metaverse technology is progressively becoming apparent to industries all over the world, including the travel and tourist sector. It is projected that the metaverse for tourism will completely transform the definition of travel and elevate the customer experience. Some expected benefits of metaverse for tourism would include: inspiring virtual tourism purchases, boosting the booking process, and rising booking volume. As of right now, used cases of metaverse in tourism include: virtual trade exhibitions, VR tourism, destination window shopping, virtual attractions, train stations and airports, and historical travel.

A virtual replication of the world, the Metaverse, can provide many opportunities for the tourism industry. It provides a wide range of travel choices. The emergence of the metaverse can be beneficial for the travel and tourist sector, which encompasses the hotel, airline, cruise, and other industries. Since the metaverse is still in its infancy, various viewpoints on it now exist. But as more well-known companies like Facebook, Microsoft, Google, and a few others start to invest in this industry, things are moving swiftly. This industry includes, but is not limited to, games, hardware, networking, virtual platforms, financial systems, social media, and social media. As a result, more advanced and genuine standards and technologies are produced.

The metaverse is truly mind-blowing. I believe incorporating it into the tourism industry is a great way to promote destinations and attractions around the world, for it is something many people are familiar with in today's society. 

Works Cited

Fernandez, Vincent. “How Metaverse Can Transform the Travel Industry.” BizzBuzz, 16 Aug. 2022, bizzbuzz.news/trendz/how-metaverse-can-transform-the-travel-industry-1159985.Accessed 14, Dec. 2022. 

Joshi, Naveen. “How Metaverse is Reshaping the Tourism Industry.” Allerin, 25 Oct. 2022, allerin.com/blog/how-metaverse-is-reshaping-the-tourism-industry. Accessed 14 Dec. 2022.

Sear, Mohammad J. “The metaverse and Tourism - How the Tourism Sector Will Benefit from Virtual Worlds?” Linkedin, 17 Nov. 2022, linkedin.com/pulse/metaverse-tourism-how-sector-benefit-from-virtual-worlds-sear#:~:text=Metaverse%20tourism%20is%20changing%20the,is%20likely%20to%20increase%20bookings. Accessed 14 Dec. 2022.

Weston, George. “Metaverse Tourism - Everything You Need to Know.” 101BlockChains, 17 Aug. 2022, 101blockchains.com/metaverse-tourism/. Accessed 14 Dec. 2022. 

Application

• Authenticity - Keep It Real

To keep it real, I can help keep the school clean as well as help school faculty and staff when assistance is needed even though it is not my job as a student.

• Intuition - Read the Need

I can use my intuition to read the needs of people and do whatever I can to assist them. For example, if I see a classmate sighing in frustration and staring at their paper for a while, I can use my intuition to come up with the conclusion that they probably need help with their assignment. If my intuition is correct, I can further assist them by helping them or offer tutoring sessions.

• Empathy - Use Your Heart

I can use empathy to ameliorate the feelings of others. For example, If I heard a classmate say their pet (in which they really loved) had recently passed away, I can either lend them a shoulder to cry on, or be a listening ear in which they can talk or rant to. I can also make them feel better by performing small acts of kindness such as buying their favorite snacks, draw a picture of their pet, etc.

• Champion - Be a Guest Hero

As a student, I can be a hero by greeting and thanking school staff, such as school aids and custodians, everyday for their hard work. I can also be a hero by covering the responsibilities of a club officer whenever they are absent.

• Delight - Provide a Surprise

As a student, I can provide a surprise for teachers when they have been working hard. A surprise I can make is to ask each classmate to write an note or letter of appreciation and compile it into a big paper, card, or booklet for the teacher to read. 

Delivery - Follow Through

As a club treasurer, I can apply delivery and follow through when keeping track of club finances and constantly updating the business office and club advisors. For example, when an advisor requests to deposit money, I do what is needed and fill out the appropriate documents and turn it in to the office. When that process is completed and the documents have been approved, I should follow through and let my advisors know that the money has been deposited and ask if there is anything else I can do.

Initiative - Make the Effort

As a student, I can make the effort with just little to no costs. I can simply make my teachers' day by creating hand-written letters thanking them and showing my appreciation. Another thing I can do is create little hand-written notes of encouragement for my classmates whenever a test or exam is coming up. 

Ms. Oliveros Presentation

09.20.2022

On Tuesday, Ms. Oliveros, our GCC counselor, came into the class and presented her annual GCC presentation. Because of her informative presentation, I was able to refresh my knowledge about the various programs offered by GCC such as Dual Enrollment and the CLYMER Program. I was also able to learn more about the NTHS program and how to join, which is something I will be looking forward to this year. Another thing I am looking forward to is getting a job this summer. Ms. Oliveros really motivated me to apply for a part-time job and work in the tourism industry.