Learning about Companies First Hand
You’ll never know what a particular company is really like unless you work there. But talking to others who have can produce valuable insights you won’t find in any magazine or database. Start with the people you know and then find people who work at the companies that intrigue you and arrange to meet with them.
Tapping into the Knowledge of Friends and Colleagues
Don’t ignore the wealth of information about the hospitality industry and specific companies that you can glean from friends and colleagues. Ask all of your friends if they or someone they know has worked in the industry and get their impressions of the companies they worked for. If you already work in hospitality, ask your co-workers where else they have worked or what they know bout other hotels or restaurants. They have former colleagues who still work at these companies who may be willing to talk with you.
