Careers@Hilton Live showcases abundant career opportunities in the hospitality industry to job seekers worldwide
Shanghai, June 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently,hotels under Hilton Worldwide in Greater China participatedinthe company’s largest-ever global career event “Careers@HiltonLive: Hospitality Youth Month,” showcasing a wealth of opportunities in the industry to young talents. Throughout May, hundreds of activities were held by Hilton Worldwide hotels and corporate offices around the world to inform all job seekers that the hospitality industry offers abundant employment opportunities. The “Careers@Hilton Live: Hospitality Youth Month” is part of the global initiative “LightStay Blue Future,” which aims to encourage team members to use their time and expertise to help youth achieve career stability, bring hope to their communities, and build a brighter future for them.
This year, over sixtyhotelsin Hilton Worldwide Greater China participated in a series of activities for “Careers@Hilton Live: Hospitality Youth Month.” Hilton Worldwide shared the event through social media and various online channels, attracting more than 4,200 job seekers. On May 23, 2015, Hilton Worldwide held a national “Careers@Hilton Live: Hospitality Youth Day” in major cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Sanya. During the event, over 400 front office and food & beverage positions were made available to job seekers by both operating and pre-opening hotels.
The “Careers@Hilton Live: Hospitality Youth Month” provided Hilton Worldwide team members with a unique opportunity to inspire young job seekers to learn about jobs and careers in the hospitality industry, and to offer them valuable guidance in the workplace and beyond. Hilton Worldwide team members who took part in the event jointly engaged ina variety of exciting activities includingresume guidance, rapid networking, and team member career sharing.
Li Pinghai, Vice President of Human Resources for Hilton Worldwide Greater China and Mongolia, said: “Hilton Worldwide is growing rapidly in China. Currently, there are over 165 hotels and resorts under development. To this end, we have launched an important talent strategy initiative -- to select, train, and develop new talent every year to help us deliver exceptional service to our guests. Moreover, this initiative also reflects our commitment to helping domestic youth realize their potential and inspiring them to become part of the hospitality industry.”
“Careers@Hilton Live: Hospitality Youth Month” is part of Hilton Worldwide’s “Open Doors” commitment, aimingAs of2019, it had positively impacted at least 1 million young people, better equipping them to reach their full potential.
Individuals unable to participate in the May events can still engage with Hilton Worldwide’s online “Career Concierge” program. Those interested in learning more about career development in the hospitality industry can submit questions online via the website www.hiltonworldwide.com/youth. This site is updated regularly each week in May, featuring selected submitted questions along withanswersfrom a panel of Hilton Worldwide team members.
For more information on “Careers@Hilton Live: Hospitality Youth Month,” please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com/youth. To learn about job opportunities at Hilton Worldwide, please visit www.hiltonworldwide.com/careers.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) is one of the most recognized global hospitality companies, with a portfolio of brands that include luxury, full-service, resorts, focused-service, and extended-stay hotels. For 95 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences around the world. The company operates 12 premier hotel brands, managing, franchising, owning, or leasing over 4,350 hotels and timeshare properties comprising more than 720,000 rooms in 94 countries and territories, including: Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Canopy by Hilton, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, and Hilton Grand Vacations. Additionally, the award-winning Hilton Honors® loyalty program is operated by Hilton Worldwide. For more information, visit news.hiltonworldwide.com and connect with Hilton Worldwide on facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, flickr.com/hiltonworldwide, and linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide.