| |9 NOVEMBER 2022HIGHERReviewInstitute beforehand for getting more information on the training offered.Communication SkillsAs most of the students don't possess basic communica-tion skills, the institutes which are rendering them for-mal training in hospitality must also ensure that they are given personality development training. We don't expect the students to be an expert in the field of communication but at least have a basic standard of communication compe-tency is required. Recruiters in this industry look out for candidates who have a charming personality imbibed with necessary skills.Usage of the Internet The students get a lot of new updates on the industry from the internet every day. With unlimited information avail-able on the new updates in hospitality, the students must keep their ears and eyes open for more knowledge. They should be ready to dedicate themselves to the industry, then only they will tend to become successful in this field.Keeping the Focus till the EndOptimum students joining the hotel management degree fail to carry the same spirit till the end of the semester. They get wooed by BPOs and KPOs which offer them with higher salary package compared to the hospitality industry. They should keep in mind that although the initial 4-5 years is going to be difficult, later they with their hard work and passion would be able to attain higher ranks in the industry which will eventually make their journey interesting. It is important to ask students to give more emphasis to their passion than money.How to Prepare for an InterviewMost of the students appearing for interview must have a basic knowledge of the organization. For instance, if they are going to Hilton, they must be able to know more about the organization and how it operates. Additionally, they must be prepared and versed to answer questions related to their subject. Most of the organizations expect hospitality students to be master of one and jack of all.To the Aspiring EntrepreneursHospitality is a fast-growing industry which provides the students with an opportunity to establish their own start-up after a formal education. But, the students must be aware of the advanced technologies existing in the indus-try. Technology has to be used to the maximum to save cost which is absolutely important for the contemporary industry scenario. For instance, energy is a huge cost in the hotel. But, if we can find a means to get renewable ener-gy like solar power, then the cost of electricity usage will be reduced.Shafee Ahmed is currently working as General Manager at E Residences And Hotel also, he is the Director and CEO of the Purpletree Hotels and Hospitality Services. He completed hospitality management degree from Asan Memorial Institute of Hotel Management and worked with leading hotel chains of India. After years of experience, Shafee joined Purpletree which is a professional hotel management company conceptualized by experts of the industry.Shafee Ahmed, General Manager
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