Analysis of Employability Attribute of Hospitality Graduate and their Managers’ Expectation

This study investigates the employability attribute of hospitality graduates from two Private higher education institution in Cabanatuan City and whether they meet the demands of hotel managers. The demand for qualified personnel possessing technical and soft abilities is acute due to the hotel industry's explosive growth, particularly in urban areas like Cabanatuan City. Among others, communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and ICT abilities are some of the major attributes examined to ascertain whether academic preparation satisfies industrial standards.

100 respondents were involved in the data gathering and questionnaire forms, containing a mix of 50 hotel managers and 50 graduates, all based on a descriptive-correlational method of study. The association between employability traits and the demographic profile of respondents such as age, sex, work status, and years of experience was determined. Graduates demonstrated an intermediate level of proficiency in problem-solving, collaboration, and communication.