Concerned about job placement after graduation?
Looking for a summer job?
Need internship hours?
Leading hospitality recruiters will be on campus Thursday, February 19th seeking outstanding SHBM graduates, summer applicants, and interns from WSU’s renowned School of Hospitality Business Management. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to network with potential employers. There will be a number of recruiters accepting resumes at the SHBM Spring 2009 Career Night.
Make your job search more successful
Bring your updated resume
The Carson Center and the Center for Advising and Career Development will be providing resume critiques the entire month of February.
Practice your interviewing skills
The Carson Center has mock interviews available prior to campus recruiting events
Get prescreened for next day interviews
Upload your resume to the Center for Advising and Career Development. Many recruiters will be conducting next day interviews on Friday, February 20 as well. Make sure you have uploaded your resume to CareerLink to be pre-screened.
Dress to impress
The Carson Center, Target Stores, and the Cougar Closet have joined forces to bring “Suit Yourself” to campus.
Registered Companies*
ARAMARK
The Baldpate Inn, LTD.
Campbell’s Resort
Columbia Hospitality, Inc.
Compass Group, USA
Culinary Institute of America at Graystone
Destination Kohler
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts-North America Operations
Kimpton Hotels-Hotel Monaco
Olive Garden
Panda Restaurant Group, Inc.
Pro Sports Club
Red Lobster
San Diego Zoo
Sleeping Lady Mountain Retreat
The Coeur d’Alene Resort
Walt Disney World
Whitetail Club and Resort
*Registered Companies as of 1/27/2009
Campus Resources
The Carson Center - Todd 101 (http://www.business.wsu.edu/carsoncenter)
- Resume Critiques
- Mock Interviews
- CON-Nect
The Center for Advising and Career Development - Lighty 180 (http://careers.wsu.edu/)
- Resume Critiques
- Resume Posting
- Next Day Interviews
Graduate statistics for spring 2008
|
Percent Starting in Hotels |
|
58% |
|
|
Percent Starting in Hospitality Sales |
|
10% |
|
|
Percent Starting in Food & Beverage |
|
10% |
|
|
Percent Starting in Other Areas |
|
6% |
* |
|
Percent Continuing Education |
|
6% |
|
|
Percent Still looking for Employment |
|
6% |
|
|
Percent Not Seeking Employment |
|
4% |
|
|
Overall Placement Rate (Out of 47 Graduates) |
|
90% |
** |
Where do graduates go?
|
23 |
Washington |
2 |
Hawaii |
|
9 |
California |
2 |
Montana |
|
3 |
Florida |
1 |
Illinois |
|
2 |
Arizona |
1 |
Texas |
Primary employers
|
Hyatt |
14.9% |
|
Fairmont |
10.6% |
|
Marriott |
8.5% |
|
Starwood |
8.5% |
|
Hilton |
6.4% |
|
ARAMARK |
4.3% |
|
Tulalip Resort |
4.3% |
- Average Salary $36,800
- Salary Range $24,000 - $45,254
- Spring 2008 graduates had 370 interviews and 85 employment offers
- Each student averaged 7.87 interviews and 1.81employment offers
Other companies employing 2008 spring graduates:
AppleGrove Restaurants
Grand Heritage Properties
Hampton Inn
Holiday Inn
Island Hospitality
Kimpton Hotels
Larkspur Hotels & Restaurants
Resort at Paws Up
San Diego Zoo
Starbucks
* Other areas include: San Diego Zoo and a Meeting Planner
** This does not include 2 international
