Media Release, 19 January 2018 – The internship intakes for the Radisson Blu Resort Fiji have increased since the resort first partnered with the University of the South Pacific (USP) in 2015. So far the Radisson Blu Resort Fiji has undergone internship training for 11 competent USP students also simultaneously running a USP Graduate Management Trainees programme where identified potential team members are groomed for supervisory positions.
This year the resort has engaged four students from the University of the South Pacific to conduct their 12-year internship at the resort where they will train in all Departments to gain exposure, practical skills, build their resumes and have a better understanding of the Hospitality and Tourism industry before resuming their final year of studies. The promising 2018 interns are Richard Misau, Adi Elenoa Draunidalo, Mary Cokanasiga and Graduate Management Trainee Marisia Qoli. The internship is a second year requirement for the USP School of Tourism and Hospitality Management degree prior to graduating.
“The programme is beneficial for both parties, while interns learn the ropes in time they can also fill relevant positions and grow their career within the resort. Also the database of potential students discovered during the career fairs acts as a reference for future vacancies”, says John Bendtsen, General Manager of the Radisson Blu Resort Fiji.
Every year the resort attends the USP Careers fair to meet and interview possible interns, graduate Management trainees, and potential upbeat team members. “A good number of interns have secured permanent employment within the Resort and have now moved up to supervisory positions”. “Giving back to the community and social responsibility is a major facet of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel brands. We will continue to show our support in developing local future leaders and we plan to increase our intake on interns in the coming year”, says John Bendtsen. Full Release: Media Release – Radisson Blu Resort Fiji Internship Programme [130kb PDF]
