Keeping the Conversation Going!

I received a letter a few days ago as a response to one of my classic rants on LinkedIn. Here’s a link to my side of the story if you haven’t given it a look yet!

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/aayushikabra_growth-work-job-activity-7054807379690815488-hh5f?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop

The letter I received contains a well drafted acknowledgement of the issues being faced by the hospitality industry, and certain solutions to it. I’m attaching the letter here because it deserves to be read by everyone!

☠️⚓️ Ahoy, me hearties! Gather ’round ye olde screen as we set sail on a daring voyage into uncharted waters – the murky depths of internships in the Indian events and hospitality industry. Me be uncovering the buried treasure of relatable examples to transform our internships into adventures fit for the saltiest of sea dogs! Hoist the Jolly Roger, and let’s make waves in this cutthroat industry! 🏴‍☠️🌊

1. Partner with educational institutions: Avast, me mateys! Let’s forge alliances with colleges ‘n universities, ensuring our internships bear the academic mark of approval. In the process, we’ll snag the brightest buccaneers before they even set sail on the job seas. Picture this: working hand-in-hand with professors to develop industry-relevant courses, co-hosting workshops, and job fairs to spot top talent!
2. Rotation, rotation, rotation: Belay the one-size-fits-all internships! Swap decks with our interns, exposin’ ’em to all departments like catering, event management, and guest relations. This whirlwind tour will help ’em find their heart’s desire and become versatile sailors in our tempestuous industry.
3. Recognition and rewards: A dab o’ praise be worth its weight in gold doubloons! Imagine a monthly “Intern of the Seven Seas” award, complete with a shiny trophy, or how about sharin’ their tales of triumph on the company’s social media with #HospitalityHeroes?
4. Bring in local industry experts: India be vast ‘n varied, so our internships should be too! Let’s welcome regional captains like Mumbai’s finest wedding planner or Kolkata’s top food critic for eye-openin’ workshops ‘n talks, givin’ our interns a peek into the many ways events be run across our great land.
5. Transparent performance evaluation: No more hornswogglin’! Give interns straight shootin’ feedback with bi-weekly check-ins and detailed progress reports, for they can’t set sail for greatness if they be lost at sea.
6. Tie compensation to performance: What say ye to a “ye get what ye give” approach to intern booty? Set performance milestones and reward them accordingly, creatin’ a treasure hunt where each goal conquered leads to more spoils!
7. Make internships legally binding: Time to rock the boat and bring legal contracts aboard! With rights ‘n duties spelled out clear as day, interns won’t be at the whims of the industry’s tides, and they’ll be sure to have proper work hours, fair pay, and well-defined tasks.
8. Introduce a whistleblowing policy: Arm interns with the power to expose the bilge rats! A secret whistleblowing policy will ensure they can sound the alarm on any scurvy behavior without fearin’ the plank.
9. Leverage social media for change: Unfurl the power of the digital seas! Encourage interns to share their tales – the good, the bad, and the mutinous – with hashtags like #InternInsights, #HospitalityPirateTales, and #EventIndustryMutiny, creatin’ a virtual mutiny that shakes the very timbers of our industry.
10. Implement “pay-it-forward” mentorship: Time to start a mentorship tidal wave! When interns-turned-pros pledge to guide at least one intern in the future, we’ll create a tsunami of positive change, transformin’ our industry one savvy pirate at a time.

🏝️🍻 There ye have it, ye swashbuckling scallywags – the treasure map to creating unforgettable internships in India’s events and hospitality industry. Now, let’s band together and steer our ship towards a brighter horizon, where our interns bask in the glory they so rightly deserve. Share yer tales, ideas, and victories, and let’s make enough noise to shake Davy Jones’ Locker! The tide be turning, and we be the captains of our own fate! Yarrr! 🦜🔱

Respecting the sender’s decision to stay anonymous, I just want to use this opportunity to thank her for her inputs.