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.

Please click below to see a categorized list of great companies to do your internships with! Already know of or found a company you like? Scroll down to see what to do next! 

Hotel Management Practicum
CSHSPMG 2810 (105 hrs)

Food Service Management Practicum
CSHSPMG 3730 (105 hrs)

Advanced Internship
CSHSPMG 3191 (180 hrs)
  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.