FAQs
What is the duration of the internship program?**
The internship program typically lasts for three months, from May to August. **Question: Who is eligible to apply for the internship?** **Answer:** The internship is available to any level of college student enrolled in a Hospitality or Business major. **Question: What criteria will be used to select interns?** **Answer:** Interns will be selected based on their demonstrated desire and commitment to the hospitality industry, academic and extracurricular achievement, community participation, and an overall match for the company. **Question: What departments can interns work in during the program?** **Answer:** Interns will gain hands-on experience in one of the following departments: Front Office, Housekeeping, Restaurant/Room Service, Banquets, Kitchen and/or Culinary, or Engineering. **Question: Do interns need to attend any meetings or training sessions?** **Answer:** Yes, interns are required to participate in all required meetings and training conducted in the hotel and the specific department they are working in. **Question: What is the minimum GPA requirement for candidates?** **Answer:** Candidates must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher to be eligible for the internship. **Question: Is prior experience in the hospitality field required?** **Answer:** While hands-on experience in the hospitality field is preferred, it is not strictly required. Candidates can have either internships or work experience. **Question: What skills are important for intern candidates?** **Answer:** Candidates should have superior communication and interpersonal skills, a service-minded attitude, and a can-do approach. **Question: Will Crestline Hotels & Resorts provide housing for the interns?** **Answer:** No, interns must be able to provide their own housing arrangements in the city of the internship. **Question: How will the intern's progress be monitored during the program?** **Answer:** Interns will be required to meet regularly with their department head and must complete a departmental training checklist before successfully finishing the internship.