Theory and Practice in Managerial Selection: Do We Practice What We Preach?: A Report on Student Characteristics Desired and Selection Tools Used in Hospitality College Recruiting

Leadership behaviors in undergraduate hospitality management and dietetics students

“…Twelve of the 18 competencies considered critical were in the leadership domain. Bartlett and Chen (2001), used a convenience same to survey 82 hospitality recruiters (59% response rate) at Pennsylvania State University about student characteristics they desired when recruiting. Results indicated that both hotel and restaurant recruiters alike noted the following four characteristics as most important: personality/enthusiasm, verbal communication skills, personal appearance, and logical and appropriate answers during the interview.…”