Looking Out for Your Future

It’s been awhile since my last blog, but I think there is a great opportunity coming your way on Wednesday, March 24 … Career Day and I wanted to be sure you take advantage of it.

During your studies at SHTM, you’ve no doubt heard that the hotel, tourism, and convention and event industries value you and are keen to have you pursue your careers in the field. However, the reality is that they aren’t standing outside of your classroom doors just waiting to sign you up; you have to seek them out and let them know of your interest in their organization. The only exception to that is Career Day! This is the one day a year when they come looking for you!!

Career Day is extremely important to all final year students, of course, but it is also an opportunity for others to learn more about what options you have to pursue your career and even WIE placements. We have numerous companies and organizations coming to meet you and tell you more about what they have to offer, but you have to do your part too. You have to prepare yourself for the future. First, you have to show up to meet the representatives of the companies and organizations that will be here. Second, you have to spend time to learn what you can about the companies and organizations in the hotel and tourism field. One way you can do that is through researching the companies online in advance. Another, even better option, is by attending the information sessions they are holding during that day. It doesn’t matter if you’ve ever heard of them or not, go to the information sessions, you never know when you will discover a whole new potential career path and they will be very happy to meet you.

So, let’s all show these companies and organizations how glad we are that they’ve come to your door this one time a year and go to the Career Day activities in large numbers. They’ll be impressed with you and you’ll be better prepared for your future afterward.