HM Field Experience

Looking for an internship or part time job that can fit into field experience requirements and also lead into a career in Hospitality?

Our Big Dish Partners have invested in scholarships, travel opportunities and more for our students. They are very interested in the development of our Hospitality Management students and providing opportunities that might not only fit into field experience requirements but also lead to a career.

STEPS TO SECURE FIELD EXPERIENCE:

  1. Determine requirements for class.
  2. Create a list of companies that interest you, as well as possible positions.
  3. Research companies by visiting their websites. Search on the career tab, as most hospitality companies have careers/job search information on their websites.
  4. Register for and search for companies that match your interests on Handshake.
  5. Our Big Dish Partners have invested their time and resources to supporting our Hospitality Management students. We encourage students to review our Big Dish Partner’s for opportunities.

 Know a company or found a company you like? Scroll down to see what to do next! 

Hotel Management Practicum
CSHSPMG 2810 (105 hrs)

  • Secure position in a “Home” department
  • Must shadow Senior Leadership for 8 hours
  • Must shadow a department outside of “Home” department for 8 hours
  • Forms will be available the first day of class via Canvas
  • Students cannot use the same experience to count for multiple courses; contact instructor for more details

Food Service Management Practicum
CSHSPMG 3730 (105 hrs)

  • Secure position in a “Home” department
  • Must shadow Senior Leadership for 8 hours
  • Must gain 16 hours Back of HouseExperience
  • Forms will be issued the first day of class via Canvas
  • Students cannot use the same experience to count for multiple courses; contact instructor for more details

Advanced Internship
CSHSPMG 3191 (180 hrs)

  • Minimum of 180 hours of work or field experience during the semester.
  • Internships must be in the field of hospitality management (3191) or healthcare (3191.02)
  • Part-time or full-time jobs might be eligible for internship credit
  • Internships must have clearly stated learning objectives that build upon current experiences
  • Internships must be in a location that has opportunity for long term career opportunities post-graduation
  • Students cannot use the same experience to count for multiple courses; contact instructor for more details
  1. Update your resume and include an objective to match your position of interest (e.g., “Secure a part-time position as a Guest Service Representative in a company that offers long-term growth opportunity.”) Bring your resume to Career Services, where staff will serve as a resource, reviewing your resume and providing feedback.
    • Create a cover letter that includes the following information:
    • Introduction
    • How you received their information
    • Statement that you are seeking an internship for course credit
    • Your short-term and long-term professional goals
    • Preferred work areas or positions
    • How many hours a week you would like to work
    • Additional information not found on your resume, such as background details that make you suitable to the company or reasons for your interest in the company.
  2. Career Services will review your cover letter and serve as a resource. In the event you are e-mailing your resume, it is sufficient to omit a cover letter and put applicable data in the body of your e-mail.

  3. Follow company guidelines for submitting an application. This may require applying online.