Hospitality Jobs

[danielenglish 3]

Hi to everyone!

I am new of this forum which I came across in while I was surfing the net

As a green card holder, I am thinking to move in the United States and settle down over there.

I am an italian lawyer who currently lives in London, attending a master in tourism management with the hope to find a job where I can use my knowledges about the italian law together with the skills I am acquiring in the field of tourism and in the specific sector of employment law.

The idea would be finding a job in the human resources but I stay absolutely open to every opportunity!

I know that it will not be easy but, nowadays, nothing is "easy"

However, I believe that - in some circumstances - the network is extremely important that is why I am asking you if there is someone who already works in the Hospitality sector and may help me by giving me some useful suggestion (even websites...or anything else)

As I said, this represents a new career for me and I would love any advice

Many thanks in advance for your consideration!!

P.s. I also speak (only) a bit spanish (as it is quite similar to italian!) but I should keep studying it since they told me that, sometimes, it is more required than english (which I also have to improve) !

Edited August 23, 2013 by danielenglish

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

How do you have a green card and not live in the US? ( this is against the rules for a green card )

[danielenglish 3]

I have up to 6 months (someone says one year) to settle down there permanently.

However, if I apply for a re-entry permit, I will be able to stay until 2 years outside the States.

[asharuet 1]

ya same story, i also get green card and then reentry permit for like 2 years till march 2014. But i am an engineer in pakistan, thinking to go to states on jan 2014

[danielenglish 3]

That's ok.

Nigeria didn't know the GC rules but that's not the point as I'm still looking for some useful website where getting some information for my purpose which, basically, is to understand - as much as I can - the "details" of a career in the human resources field (especially in big hotel chain) together with the relevant legal knowledge (employment law) ..

.. other than doing some networking, of course.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

That's ok.

Nigeria didn't know the GC rules but that's not the point as I'm still looking for some useful website where getting some information for my purpose which, basically, is to understand - as much as I can - the "details" of a career in the human resources field (especially in big hotel chain) together with the relevant legal knowledge (employment law) ..

.. other than doing some networking, of course.

I know the rules better than you , having a reentry permit isn't all that it takes to maintain residence. There are other rules including filing US taxes. A green card isn't something you keep in your back pocket.

[danielenglish 3]

You know the rules better than me?

Well, it doesn't seem, since you wrote that "having a GC without living in the US is against the rules for a GC".

You should have been more precise .

With regard to the full set of rules which one has to comply with: don't worry, I'm well aware.

[danielenglish 3]

Really none here?

[stevie b 141]

Really none here?

you will be best served looking to obtain an assistant position in the beginning without any relevant experience

first comes to mind is within the catering department at a hotel.. this will give you the inside training to get that quick new job as a director

regarding HR, most companies are looking for someone with HR training completed. there are many firms that provide certification for this, but it does take some time

hospitality is a good field to look at due to the overwhelmingly large number of positions in the field

good luck

[danielenglish 3]

Hi Stevie,

Thank you very much for your precious advice.

I don’t know why but I’m facing lots of difficulties in making my situation clearer or - that is the same - only few people seem to be able to help by giving me good suggestions.

Could you satisfy my curiosity? Do you work in the hospitality sector?

I'm asking you because you are completely right: without any previous experience, I need to start from scratch and I’d be happy to do so because I’m aware that a master degree can’t give me the necessary - practical - insight of the field in which I’d like to work.

Actually, I’m not sure yet whether or not the human resources is “for me” but I see it as the most logical choice, according to my background: qualified as a lawyer with a master in tourism and course in employment law.

With regard to this, you say that many firms provide certifications in HR; do you mean a course similar to the one I’m attending (in employment law) or something more specific?

Also, could you give me some example of companies which are “looking for someone with HR training completed” ?

I appreciate so much your help!

Many thanks in advance.

[stevie b 141]

Hi Stevie,

Thank you very much for your precious advice.

I don’t know why but I’m facing lots of difficulties in making my situation clearer or - that is the same - only few people seem to be able to help by giving me good suggestions.

Could you satisfy my curiosity? Do you work in the hospitality sector?

I'm asking you because you are completely right: without any previous experience, I need to start from scratch and I’d be happy to do so because I’m aware that a master degree can’t give me the necessary - practical - insight of the field in which I’d like to work.

Actually, I’m not sure yet whether or not the human resources is “for me” but I see it as the most logical choice, according to my background: qualified as a lawyer with a master in tourism and course in employment law.

With regard to this, you say that many firms provide certifications in HR; do you mean a course similar to the one I’m attending (in employment law) or something more specific?

Also, could you give me some example of companies which are “looking for someone with HR training completed” ?

I appreciate so much your help!

Many thanks in advance.

yip I sure do work in hospitality.. throughout many different parts including hotels

it is possible with the higher degree you will be able to land a bigger job, but that is specific to whatever you are applying for which I am sure you already know

the courses on HR are available in many different forms.. I have a friend who completed one a few years back and is now an HR manager.. if you want PM me and I will see about getting some information on it, but I am also sure it is easily searchable online.

with SO SO many companies needing an HR department.. if you have the certification, there are many different choices in terms of industry

I don't always follow my previous posts, so like I said feel free to PM me if I can help clarify anything for you

[danielenglish 3]

Thank you Stevie, your words are very encouraging..!

I am currently attending a paralegal programme, just to get the "basic" knowledges about the "case law system" (slightly different from the italian one).

Since you told me that you work in hospitality, I would love to ask you for some clarifications I might have along the road.

In particular, I am looking for an internship which I must do at the end of the master (it will end in one month) and I have no idea on which stage I could do.

Anyway, I will do all the research and then .. if I do not bother you , I will write you!

Thanks a lot, again!

[stevie b 141]

Thank you Stevie, your words are very encouraging..!

I am currently attending a paralegal programme, just to get the "basic" knowledges about the "case law system" (slightly different from the italian one).

Since you told me that you work in hospitality, I would love to ask you for some clarifications I might have along the road.

In particular, I am looking for an internship which I must do at the end of the master (it will end in one month) and I have no idea on which stage I could do.

Anyway, I will do all the research and then .. if I do not bother you , I will write you!

Thanks a lot, again!

feel free. . although I do tend to get around to PM's after a few days

[danielenglish 3]

It is perfectly understandable, take your time!

That is very kind of you, thanks again!

Daniele

[danielenglish 3]

Hi Stevie,

You have a PVT