You can test your interest in this career firsthand by visiting a local hotel or motel and spending a day at the front desk, or better yet, with the general manager. Most high schools have a job shadowing program that introduces students to various careers. If your school doesn't have such a program, talk with your counseling center about implementing one.
Working in hospitality is really the best way to explore the field. Part-time jobs in any department, no matter how small, will give you important business experience. Employees that start out loading dishwashers can, with the appropriate educational experience and training, rise to the rank of vice president.
Read Hotel News Now (http://www.hotelnewsnow.com) and other industry resources to stay up to date on the industry.
- Baggage Porters and Bellhops
- Baristas
- Bartenders
- Bed and Breakfast Owners
- Cage Cashiers
- Casino Credit Managers
- Casino Managers
- Caterers
- Cooks and Chefs
- Cruise Ship Workers
- Dealers
- Directors of Casino Security
- Event Planners
- Fast Food Workers
- Food Service Workers
- Gaming Occupations
- Green Hotel/Resort Ecomanagers
- Hosts/Hostesses
- Hotel Concierges
- Hotel Desk Clerks
- Hotel Executive Housekeepers
- Hotel Restaurant Managers
- Housekeepers and Maids
- Online Gambling Specialists
- Parking Attendants
- Personal Shoppers
- Pit Bosses
- Recreation Workers
- Resort Workers
- Restaurant and Food Service Managers
- Ski Resort Workers
- Spa Attendants
- Spa Managers
- Wedding and Party Consultants