Career in Hospitality: Communication skills & personality matter

1 min readUpdated on Sep 18, 2014 16:51 IST

Career in Hospitality: Communication skills & personality matter

Always smile, be polite and courteous, present yourself well and be willing to help others. Do you know which industry requires professionals to have all these traits? Well, you guessed it right we are talking about what all is expected out of people working in the hospitality sector. And to get you a detailed account on how life actually is in the hospitality industry, we spoke to Prashant Sharma an executive who has worked with big brands such as The Leela. Prashant shares that he thought of joining this industry because his family felt that he possessed good communication skills.

A graduate from the prestigious Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Hyderabad, Prashant also spoke about what all one can expect to study in hospitality as a subject along with sharing that one should be willing to work long hours if they plan to join this industry.

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Prashant even gave an insight into how one can get an internship at big hotels, what a normal working day for him is like along with sharing what pay scale one can expect on joining this industry. To find out how life actually is in the hospitality sector, listen to the podcast below.

 

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Yes, you may get admission in the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Hyderabad with 60% in Class 12th if you fulfill all eligibility criteria and do well in the NCHM JEE. Admission to IHM Hyderabad is largely through rank held in NCHM JEE. Therefore, doing well in the entrance test is a requirement

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The aspiring candidates who are looking for admission to Institute of Hotel Management Hyderabad need to take NCHM JEE (National Council for Hotel Management Joint Entrance Examination). This national-level exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency. Candidates need to register online, appear

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The Institute of Hotel Management, Hyderabad IHM Hyderabad requires that the student pass Class 12th with English as one of the compulsory subjects and appears for the NCHM JEE exam. Candidates must apply online on the official website of NCHM JEE, submit the application form, and pay the fee. After

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No, the NCHM JEE is mandatory for admission to IHM Hyderabad. The institute does not offer direct admission without this exam. You must qualify for the entrance test and participate in the counseling process for admission.

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Admission at IHM Hyderabad will be given based on the NCHM JEE exam. One needs to qualify with a good rank and then participate in the counseling process. One needs to ensure that he or she has passed Class 12 with English as a subject. Follow the official counseling instructions to complete the pro

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IHM Hyderabad does not allow a direct admission. The college follows a merit-based selection process through the NCHM JEE entrance exam and counseling. Direct entries are not accepted. All candidates are required to participate in entrance exams and counseling.

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Yes, you may apply to IHM Hyderabad provided you have scored 70% in Class 12, and that also makes you eligible for NCHM JEE. Though your marks at the Class 12 level are also required for the eligibility criteria, entrance exam ranking plays a very crucial role while taking you onboard. Ensure all el

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Both the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Bengaluru and IHM Hyderabad are renowned institutions for hotel management studies, each offering solid programs. IHM Bengaluru, with its well-established reputation and strong industry ties, is known for excellent faculty, good infrastructure, and top-no

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