Testimonies
J1 HOSPITALITY STUART, FL
Name and surname: Lic. Augustin
Age: 24 years old
Profession: Graduated in hotel and tourism administration
Company and job placement: Senior Auditor - Marriott Hutchinson Island Beach Resort and Marina
Where did you go?
Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort and Marina, Stuart, Florida
How long were you there for?
18 months
How did the experience help you?
It helped me continue to develop my professional career and be able to continue growing withing myself.
What would you recommend to someone who would like to follow in your footsteps?
The most important thing concerning work is be aware, focusing yourself and committing yourself to learning and working. On the other hand, with regards to personal life, to mix with others, to learn and show other people about you, your culture, education, ambitions and expectations.
The most important thing is to be aware of the fact you will be far from your family and friends for a period of 18 months in a very different country from your own with regards to culture, laws, rules, customs and on the other hand focusing on goals and committing yourself to achieving them.
Why did it benefit you to go?
Everyone has different expectations and goals but if you want to make money or you want to get work experience, it will benefit you one way or another.
Where would you recommend others to go?
I would recommend others to do to England or if not I advise them to go to the USA. They are two different cultures but also it is a wonderful experience.
How must one plan the trip?
The trip must be planned and focused on in various ways, professionally, personally and in a way that represents the individual person. This is something personal.
Which jobs are beneficial to do over there?
It depends on the objective and focus of the trip. If you want to make money then placements in restaurants, rooms service, banquet waiters, bartenders, bellman, doorman, food runner, busser, valet parking or concierge. If you want to experience more administrative positions you can be a front office clerk, hotel operator, night auditor, retail attendant, guest embassador or guest service.
How much did you earn a month on average?
Average US $ 1,900
What did you spend the money on?
A little bit of everything. Training, travel, trips away.
What most surprised you?
Personally it didn´t surprise me because I already knew for a long time before their culture and education. With regards to my profesional experience, mine was very unique during the period of hurricanes when we had to shut the hotel during a meteorological alert and then re-open it. It was a big procedure, regarding moving the guests to other hotels, closing supplies and operational systems in the whole property and then opening them all again, starting a working day from anew with a lot of work to make everything work again. It is an impressive operation which we organize 4 months before the hurricane period, in weekly meetings with the management and directors, one of the things we talked about was the working procedures in the event of a meteorological alert to evacuate the hotel.
Marriott Hutchinson Island Resort and Marina, Stuart, Florida
How long were you there for?
18 months
How did the experience help you?
It helped me continue to develop my professional career and be able to continue growing withing myself.
What would you recommend to someone who would like to follow in your footsteps?
The most important thing concerning work is be aware, focusing yourself and committing yourself to learning and working. On the other hand, with regards to personal life, to mix with others, to learn and show other people about you, your culture, education, ambitions and expectations.
The most important thing is to be aware of the fact you will be far from your family and friends for a period of 18 months in a very different country from your own with regards to culture, laws, rules, customs and on the other hand focusing on goals and committing yourself to achieving them.
Why did it benefit you to go?
Everyone has different expectations and goals but if you want to make money or you want to get work experience, it will benefit you one way or another.
Where would you recommend others to go?
I would recommend others to do to England or if not I advise them to go to the USA. They are two different cultures but also it is a wonderful experience.
How must one plan the trip?
The trip must be planned and focused on in various ways, professionally, personally and in a way that represents the individual person. This is something personal.
Which jobs are beneficial to do over there?
It depends on the objective and focus of the trip. If you want to make money then placements in restaurants, rooms service, banquet waiters, bartenders, bellman, doorman, food runner, busser, valet parking or concierge. If you want to experience more administrative positions you can be a front office clerk, hotel operator, night auditor, retail attendant, guest embassador or guest service.
How much did you earn a month on average?
Average US $ 1,900
What did you spend the money on?
A little bit of everything. Training, travel, trips away.
What most surprised you?
Personally it didn´t surprise me because I already knew for a long time before their culture and education. With regards to my profesional experience, mine was very unique during the period of hurricanes when we had to shut the hotel during a meteorological alert and then re-open it. It was a big procedure, regarding moving the guests to other hotels, closing supplies and operational systems in the whole property and then opening them all again, starting a working day from anew with a lot of work to make everything work again. It is an impressive operation which we organize 4 months before the hurricane period, in weekly meetings with the management and directors, one of the things we talked about was the working procedures in the event of a meteorological alert to evacuate the hotel.
