Internships and Solutions

Zakary Bygrave Philip Sam

Richard Boroughs Jemi Patel

Current Issues• Interns are currently subject to online application• No face to face• Industry is based around communication• CV’s Discarded without fair review

Academic CV = Theorist

vs

Working CV = Activist

HIRING MISTAKES

Background• Delicious Dining Group is a select group of restaurants ;

(Delicious Group, 2013)

• There is a membership scheme, allowing guests to enjoy 10% off at the above restaurants

• The group has been running for 25 years

SWOTStrengths

Opportunities

Weaknesses

Threats

• Good Reputation• High Quality• Membership Club Scheme• 25 years of trading

• Limited Target Market• Market is in decline

• Locations of Restaurants• Hampshire Wealthy County and

growing (Family Home, 2012)• Expanding to other regions• Jobs often available

• Recession• Lack of potential internships• Interns normally come from within

company already

(Mintel, 2012)

Southampton Hoteliers Association

Background

The association supports and collaborates with Business Solent, City Council and the major hotels in the Southampton region

They promote visitor economy and local attractions

Organisation was formed in 1956, as the City expands more association member

have joined.

They have links to local schools and regions Education and Business partnership, they host events and competitions for encouraging students to take up hospitality.

(SHA.co.uk, 2013)

Awards

Organised by The Daily Echo, this award aims to reward the best

local business and recognise the companies achievements across

the Solent region.

SWOT

Strengths

Opportunities

Weaknesses

Threats

• SHA have 30 hotels within the organisation

• Also linked with attractions and event

• Good reputation• Potential for growth

• Expanding to other Hampshire regions

• Expanding to other regions • Adding more Hotels• Solent University joining

• Other associations such as The Independent

• Southampton University will be competition

• Recession

• Need to establish connection with hotels to be employed

CompetitionChance to work within the Delicious Dining Group or Southampton Hoteliers Association

1st April 2014• Students compete within groups

• One task will be allocated to each group

• They will be set a real life scenario

• At the end of the day groups will present there marketing plan in an attempt to impress future employees

SOUTHAMPTON SOLENT PRESENTSIn Partnership With:

Southampton Hoteliers Association&

Delicious Dining Group

THE PITCH!

COMPETE FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHOW CASE YOUR SKILLS FOR SOME OF THE LARGEST ORGANISATIONS IN HAMPSHIRE!

Overview

Delicious Dining Group HR Manager

Southampton Hoteliers Association HR Manager

100Students

Lecturers

Interviewed

4 Students 4 Students 4 Students 4 Students 4 Students

Pitch1/4/14

FeedbackFeedback

Group Interviews

Group Interviews - Industry Expert

Short 1 Minute Clip

Why Hire Us

Jemi Patel• Hotelier

Experience (7 Years)

• Web Design Experience

(rivierahotel.org.uk)• CIM Certificate• Foundation

degree in business

Zak Bygrave• IT Experience• CIM Certificate• Business Industry

Experience • 2 years work

experience/internship at LUSH

Richard Boroughs

• 6 Years industry experience

• Worked in a wide variety of industries

• Confident and self motivated

• Web Design Experience

• CIM Certification

Philip Sam• 2 Years Leisure

Industry Experience

• Strong Understanding of leisure industry

• Worked with group interviews