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Our career counsellors are looking into different internship options so that our students continue developing their skills during the Covid-19 situation.Hospitality during COVID-19
The global travel and tourism sector suffered a loss of almost $4.5 trillion last year due to the “devastating” impact of Covid-19. More than 62 million jobs were lost, representing a year-on-year drop of 18.5%, leaving just 272 million employed across the industry globally. Job losses hit the entire travel and tourism ecosystem as the pandemic spread.
A resumption in international travel by June will “significantly” boost global and national GDPs and jobs after a “ruinous” 2020 and past winter. World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) predicts that if the global vaccine rollout continues at pace, and travel restrictions are relaxed just before the summer season, the 62 million jobs lost in 2020 could return by 2022.
Internship Programmes
We keep believing that gaining professional experience is important and the students need to practice what they are learning at school.
We are in touch with our partner hotels and restaurants and we opened internship programs with the ones who operate during the 2021 summer. We organized virtual recruitment fairs and hotel presentations during the academic year. As of March 2021, most of our students have industry placements secured for the 2021 summer.
Continuous Support & Development
Despite the COVID-19 impact over the hospitality industry, we are committed to support students in gaining relevant work experience. We support students to invest in themselves and their growth by attending courses, workshops, practical training sessions and work experiences to add relevant skills for the hospitality industry.
At the end of the crisis, when recruiters will ask our students what they did during the pandemic, they will be able to say that they did anything they could to continue to grow: learned foreign languages, gained new skills, worked or volunteered where they could.
The Career Counselors in the Career Office are available to students all through the year to offer counseling and growth opportunities.
Internship Programmes available for 2021 Summer
How are the recruitment events changed?
The interaction with the employers is done virtually. This includes career fairs, information sessions of the employers and interviews.
How is the recruitment activity organized?
The recruitment calendar is organized in collaboration with the industry partners, as usually, and is being posted on eCampus and on HOSCO. All recruitment fairs and new internship / employment offers are posted on the online career platform – HOSCO for all students to see and apply, if interested.
Details and dates of the recruitment events will be posted on HOSCO as soon as they are set by the employers. Interested students will enroll in the recruitment event on HOSCO and / or through the Career Office.
The employers’ interviews that we host (usually referred to as recruitment on eCampus) are scheduled on HOSCO and offered on virtual platforms by the employers. All the employers’ information sessions take place, remotely.
Are the career orientation services available, as well as resume review, career portfolio and interview preparation?
The Career Office continues to offer programs and personal coaching services, remotely and onsite, upon scheduling. The counsellors are available both onsite, in the Career Office, as well as online (Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype) or via telephone for a wide range of services of personal and career development.
All the personal development and career workshops are organized online for all students, on Fridays. The students are informed regarding the details of the activities via email, Hosco and eCampus.
On eCampus, students can access an electronic Career Kit for their career development. Students that need individual support can benefit from this through an appointment at the Career Office. The individual appointments will happen onsite or online, according to the availability of the student.
Workshops for the 1st year students
Activity |
Short description |
Workshop | HOSCO online platform trainings Internship Options |
Internship Course | Lesson 1: CV, Cover Letter, Online profiles & Career Portfolio |
Internship Course | Lesson 2: Interview Techniques I (one-on-one, skype) |
Internship Course | Lesson 3: Interview Techniques II (mock-up) |
Individual meetings | Career Counseling session; decide internship options |
Career fair/interviews | Atlantica Hotels, Greece and Cyprus |
Career fair/interviews | Silva Hotel Spa Balmoral, Belgium |
Career fair/interviews | Dunraven Hotel, Ireland |
Internship Course | Lesson 4: Business Language & Business Acumen |
Career fair | Romanian Partners Career Fair |
Field Trip | Marriott Bucharest Hotel |
Workshop | Guest Speaker (from the industry) |
Workshop – life skills | Assertiveness |
Workshop – life skills | Empathy & Active Listening |
Workshop – life skills | Communication skills. Non-verbal communication |
Workshop – life skills | Decision-Making and Problem-Solving |
Workshop – life skills | Presentation skills I |
Workshop – life skills | Presentation skills II |
Workshop – life skills | Pre-departure workshop International – what to expect in your internship |
Workshop – life skills | Pre-departure workshop Romania – what to expect in your internship |
Workshop | Conflict Resolution and Mediation |
Workshops for the 2nd year students
Activity |
Short description |
Workshop | HOSCO online platform trainings Internship Options |
Internship Course | Summer experience feedback, Internship Options, Placement Process; Review of CV, Hosco account |
Internship Course | Career Planning I: MBTI, values, interests |
Internship Course | Career Planning II: IQ, EQ, SQ assessment |
Meetings via appointments. | Career Counseling session; decide internship options; assessment of CV & Hosco Profile |
Internship Course | Career Planning III: steps & action plan |
Career fair/interviews | Silva Hotel Spa Balmoral |
Career fair/interviews | Atlantica Hotels |
Career fair/interviews | Dunraven Hotel |
Career fair | Romanian Partners Career Fair |
Field Trip | Marriott Bucharest Hotel |
Workshop | Guest Speaker (from the industry) |
Workshop – life skills | Personal Skills for Body and Mind |
Workshop – life skills | Industry updates, partners status, new offers, USA |
Workshop – life skills | Emotional Intelligence |
Workshop – life skills | Stress and Stress Management |
Workshop – life skills | Planning and Organizing Skills |
Workshop – life skills | Networking skills |
Workshop – life skills | Budgeting and Personal Financial Planning |
Workshop | Pre-departure workshop International – what to expect in your internship |
Workshop | Pre-departure workshop Romania – what to expect in your internship |
Workshops for the final year students
Activity |
Short description |
Workshop | Summer experience feedback, Internship Options, Placement Process; Review of CV, Hosco account. |
Workshop | “Job Search Strategies” workshopș, “after graduation” options and job search channels. |
Career fair/interviews | Silva Hotel Spa Balmoral |
Career fair/interviews | Atlantica Hotels |
Career fair/interviews | Dunraven Hotel |
Career fair | Romanian Partners |
Field Trip | Marriott Bucharest Hotel |
Workshop | Guest Speaker (from the industry) |
Workshop – life skills | Strategic Thinking Skills |
Workshop – life skills | Industry updates, partners status, new offers, USA opportunities |
Workshop – life skills | Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment Skills |
Workshop – life skills | Conflict Resolution and Mediation |
Meeting | Career Counseling session; decide employment; assessment of CV & Hosco Profile |
Workshop – life skills | Negotiation & Persuasion skills |
Workshop | Pre-departure workshop International – what to expect in your internship |
Workshop – life skills | Leadership skills |
Workshop | Pre-departure workshop Romania – what to expect in your internship |
Meeting | Career Counseling session; decide internship option; asessment of CV & Hosco Profile |
Workshop – life skills | Teaching, Mentoring, Coaching and Counselling |
Workshop – life skills | Interview skills – how to interview people |
Can I access career services if I take one year off the academy?
Students that take one year off the academy can benefit from the personal and career development services just like any other student enrolled in the current academic year. Via the online career platform, HOSCO, where all the activities and recruitment events are advertised, including individual coaching with the Career Counsellors.