Marriott

Hotel Auditor

April 2023 • Rosemont, IL

What I liked

I really liked the work hours, It was really flexible for me. I also liked auditing and gaining experience for a first time.

What I wish was different

Honestly, I wish I just worked more! It was such a good experience

Advice

This was a great way to get your foot in the door. It was amazing.

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Msb opperations intern

June - December 2019 • Pleasant Hill, CA

What I liked

I really liked that it was great general work experience and will look great on my resume. I also liked that it was a manager in training position so we were able to see how you run a hotel and all the work behind being a manager.

What I wish was different

I wish that I got paid more and that I didn't have such a crazy schedule. Some weeks I had to work 7 days in a row.

Advice

I would say that it is an internship not a dream job. Set intensions with everything you do and stay positive and know that it is all a great learning experience. Even if yo have hard days you have to remind yourself that it is a stepping stone to get where you one day want to be. Over all I enjoyed my internship with he Marriott they are a great company to work for.

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intern

June - August 2019 • Pleasant Hill, CA

What I liked

I love that I got to experience every part of the hotel departments. I really open my eyes to know that hospitality is something i want to do.

What I wish was different

I wish i had more time. I only did it for the summer so if you can do it for a longer period you should.

Advice

Be ready to learn as much as you can every single day. I do not be shy to ask questions. This is the perfect time to make connections. They may even help you get a job after your experience with them.

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Hotel Front Desk Clerk

January - September 2019 • Columbia, SC

What I liked

Most of the time

What I wish was different

Management

Advice

You encounter a lot of different people. Most not looking like you and some not treating you as equal. Just remain professional, inform your management staff, and let them take care of it. It’s easy to lose your cool in this industry, but trust that your team has your back through and through.

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IT

March 2016 - July 2019 • Norco, CA

What I liked

experience, benefits

What I wish was different

bigger pay

Advice

always look sharp and work hard

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Housekeeping Staff

May - July 2019 • Park City, UT

What I liked

The staff was fun and a positive atmosphere.

What I wish was different

Better pay and overtime possibilities.

Advice

It might get boring and mundane.

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Waiter

June - August 2019 • Bellevue, WA

What I liked

Relaxed environment, friendly co-workers

What I wish was different

Certain corporate policies, more clear responsibilities

Advice

The service industry is always tough, you just have to roll with the punches

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Front Desk Receptionist

May 2018 • Paramus, NJ

What I liked

The staff and managers.

What I wish was different

More care. More shares responsibility.

Advice

Was a great experience for breaking in to the industry requires a lot of problem solving and making quick decisions.

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Cocktail Waitress

May - August 2019 • Orlando, FL

What I liked

- fun atmosphere - great teamwork

What I wish was different

- scheduling was difficult and not much room for time off / requesting days off

Advice

Be ready to sweat! It gets hot and exhausting running around with food and drinks in 100 degree weather for 8 hours.

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Recreation intern

June - August 2019 • Scottsdale, AZ

What I liked

The company was super friendly to work for and the internship program gave me opportunities to shadow other departments in the hotel.

What I wish was different

Working in a hotel you only get your schedule one week in advance which I didn’t like and my schedule was all over the place with no weekends off.

Advice

It is a really great foot in the door if you are interested in going into hospitality.

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Hotel Front Desk Clerk

March 2016 • San Francisco, CA

What I liked

Nearly everything. Free lunch (hot lunch & salad bar). Healthcare premiums free for employee & significantly discounted for dependents & spouse/domestic partner. Extremely diverse- disability, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, first language, etc. Generous Sick Time policies & accrual.

What I wish was different

Schedule changes every week. Not consistent with days off or time schedules. Seniority matters, even in non-unionized departments.

Advice

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Recreation Intern

May - August 2019 • Phoenix, AZ

What I liked

I loved the opportunity to be involved in my industry. There was always something new going on! My department was very active, and I had the opportunity to pick up hours as a Housekeeping Supervisor. I learned so much!

What I wish was different

I wish there had been a clearer path to stay on after my internship was over. There are opportunities for Seniors to apply early to the Voyage program, though!

Advice

Go in with an open mind. You're here to learn. Try everything, even if it isnt what you had hoped for. Experience is everything, and this is a great place to gain experience.

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Sales and Marketing Intern

June - August 2019 • Waikoloa Village, HI

What I liked

I absolutely loved shadowing different departments within the Marriott everyday and learning something new to enhance my knowledge.

What I wish was different

For my final project for the internship, I received a late notice and had to complete it in a short amount of time.

Advice

Be open-minded and try to find new ways to innovate.

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Event Operations Intern

May - August 2019 • Nashville, TN

What I liked

I loved that I was able to learn so much about the overall operations that goes into each event held at my location. I also loved the people I worked with, they were so welcoming and fun to work with. I also really enjoyed the location that I was at, it was cool to go away from,out of my comfort zone and experience a new city and culture in the United States.

What I wish was different

When I arrived at the Gaylord Opryland, they were not prepared for us to be there and were not expecting us interns, so I wish they were more prepared for us. I also wish that the internship overall was a bit more organized because when I was there, sometimes it felt like they did not know what to do with us, this was not the norm for the industry for this to happen so do not let that scare you away.

Advice

One piece of advice I would recommend other students is do not be scared or afraird of getting out of your comfort zone and do something that you would want to do in a place you want to do it. I do not regret my decision to do that internship in Nashville, and it was such a great experience. So I would recommend to go and experience a new citywhile you are still have the time to do it and are still in school.

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Bartender

June 2019 • Pullman, WA

What I liked

Leniency

What I wish was different

The structure

Advice

Great job for students or someone looking for a carer in hospitality

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Business Office Manager

November 2017 • Salt Lake City, UT

What I liked

I love that I can go to school and work at the same time. The people I work with are great and they want me to succeed

What I wish was different

Less expensive health care

Advice

This is a long term investment in my future!

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Hotel Front Desk Clerk

June - August 2019 • Westminster, CO

What I liked

My management team and the ability to make people happy at any time, that was pretty much the job!

What I wish was different

my co workers

Advice

working out at a front desk is wonderful to develop communication skills and you need to have the ability to think on the spot!

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Certified Travel Counselor

February - August 2019 • Grand Rapids, MI

What I liked

What I wish was different

Advice

I love working at the Courtyard. It was a big operation but it felt like a family.

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Food and Beverage Intern

May - August 2019 • Seattle, WA

What I liked

The first day was an orientation to the entire company and property which was very hands on and I learned a lot. I was then taken to my manager for the summer who explained to me what he was going to accomplish and he asked me what I wanted to accomplish. I really enjoyed the culture of the company, what I learned and how I was able to go between departments, and the people I worked with.

What I wish was different

Advice

I would advise other summer interns to really make sure that your manager knows what you want from the experience and if you are not getting something that you want to or you want to learn something specific, speak up about it.

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