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Workshop2: Prpe Career Expo Professional Networking Digital or Online : Instagram/Facebook, Email, LInkin Face to face Preparing for the “Pitch†Do your research before Come prepared with 2-4 questions Company: Pubic v. Private, Leadership, Recent acquisitions, Purchases. Industry: Market tends, competition Employees/Recruiters: Linkedin, Past Interactions Basic interview questions: Tell about yourself, What are your strengths/weakness, Why do you want this job, What’s your ideal company, why should we hire you. Selling yourself Workshop3: Marriott Company showcase Two agreement types: Marriott Management contract, Marriott Franchise contract Our core values: put people first, pusher excellence, embrace change, with integrity, save our world Vision: To be the world’s favorite travel company Purpose: Open doors to opportunity “ Take care of the associate, the associate will take care of the guest and the guest will come back.†Leading Innovation: Checking machine, smart rooms with internet of things technology, bonvoy.

Our opportunities: Hotel internship programs, Voyage： Workshop1: Increasing your like factor Although competence is job one. Most hospitality professionals lose their jobs because people don’t like them. Beware- and prepare. Team is built with relationships The customer community is built with relationships The hospitality experience is built with relationships Relationships are fueled by like People work with people they like people follow people they like people trust people they like people are loyal to people they like Needing—Like People who are liked get the jobs, keep the jobs and make more money. “Like†Fundamentals Start with “like" principles. —Touch Eye touch, touch touch, ear touch, verbal, written touch, Intermediary touch, brain touch BE happy and Exhibit Buzz Good health.

Passions and time to pursue them. Dreams and Hope for their fulfillment Right Geography Meaningful work. Right Finance. A community of like values Significant others Unchain your like Hospitality people —have “Like†DNA show “like†people will know if you have “like “ or not Look right- Act right Know the norms of “where you are†Dress according to those norms. Exhibit the mannerisms appropriate to "where you are.†Right Signaling People read “The Signals†Be aware of your “Signals†Avoid RBBF!!

Do the GEG Greet, Engage, Good bye Do the reach Find opportunities to connect Initiate the conversation Master conversation Be curiosity Find opportunity start with a fluff opener Exhibit art fullistening deliver enlargement continue thin slicing know when to exit Be interesting Boost your I.Q. Read more widely, See wonderful show caring Remember people LIsten Be a round table Killers of like Memorandum Date: The date goes here To: Connie Wooledge, MSLM From: Your Name goes here Enrolled in HRT 3410 .03/.04 Subject: Workshop Title goes here Why you choose the workshop: Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go. A summary of content covered: Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go. Here is where your content would go.

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The series of workshops focused on enhancing professional networking and career development within the hospitality industry and beyond, emphasizing personal rapport, industry knowledge, and strategic communication skills. The core aim was to equip attendees with the tools necessary to effectively connect with potential employers, partners, and peers through various digital and face-to-face platforms.

In the first workshop, emphasis was placed on increasing one's "like factor," showcasing that competence alone is insufficient for career advancement in hospitality—building meaningful relationships is equally vital. Participants learned that establishing trust and likability foster loyalty and open opportunities. Techniques such as appropriate dress, mannerisms, signaling, and active listening were discussed as essential to projecting a professional, approachable image. The importance of authentic interest, curiosity, and non-verbal cues (like eye contact and body language) were highlighted as ways to enhance interpersonal connections.

The second workshop concentrated on strategic networking and outreach methods tailored for digital environments, including social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and email. Participants were advised to do thorough research on potential employers, understanding their company type—public or private—leadership, recent acquisitions, industry trends, market competition, and recruitment patterns. Preparing tailored questions and practicing brief, impactful pitches were stressed as critical to making strong impressions during virtual or face-to-face interactions.

Further, the workshop underscored the significance of maintaining professionalism across different settings by understanding industry norms regarding dress and mannerisms. Participants learned about rapport-building through GEG (Greet, Engage, Good-bye) protocols, initiating conversations with "fluff" openers, practicing artful listening, and knowing when to exit a conversation gracefully. Techniques such as "thin slicing"—quickly assessing situations—and "buzz"—exuding positivity—were encouraged to foster memorable impressions.

The third workshop showcased Marriott International as a case study for corporate culture and contractual agreements like management and franchise contracts. Marriott's core values—putting people first, pursuit of excellence, embracing change, integrity, and environmental responsibility—were emphasized as foundational principles. The company's vision "To be the world’s favorite travel company" and purpose "Open doors to opportunity" served as guiding strategies for innovation, such as smart hotels equipped with IoT technology and loyalty programs like Bonvoy.

Participants examined Marriott’s diverse career opportunities, including hotel internships and the Voyage program, highlighting pathways for professional growth in the hospitality sector. The workshop also discussed Marriott's approach to leadership development, customer service excellence, and sustainable practices, illustrating how adaptive strategies and corporate culture play crucial roles in global success. The emphasis was on aligning personal aspirations with the company's mission and values to foster genuine engagement and career development.

Overall, the workshops aimed to develop essential skills ranging from personal likability and professional etiquette to strategic networking and understanding corporate frameworks. These competencies are critical for advancing within hospitality and related fields, where relationship-building and strategic communication directly influence career trajectories.

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