What Can I Do With a Major In Hospitality & Food Industry Management?

• Eta Sigma Delta: UGA Chapter of the International Hospitality Management Society 

• HFIM Event Calendar: Check out upcoming events and engagement opportunities with HFIM students and faculty, open to current and prospective students 

• Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel Job Board: Did you know there is a hotel and conference center on campus? The Georgia Center has part-time and internship opportunities for students. Contact HFIM professor Leta Salazar, the Human Resources Manager at the Georgia Center, for additional information and program-specific advice. 

• CAES International Programs 

• CAES Staff 

• Enhance your degree with certificates in Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Local Food Systems, Leadership and Service, Music Business, or other programs from across campus. You also can choose from over 100 minors, like Culinary Science, Food Science, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, General Business or Sport Management, aligning perfectly with your hospitality aspirations. 

• Interested in options above a bachelor’s degree? A UGA Double Dawgs pathway has been created for you to earn a graduate degree in Agribusiness, and if you’re interested in a career in hospitality business law our program has been approved as a pre-law major by the UGA School of Law. We are continuously exploring other Double Dawg pathways for our students by collaborating with other colleges and schools across campus. 

• Scholarships specifically for Hospitality and Food Industry Management students are abundant, offering financial support to help you realize your dreams. Many of our students have also been awarded scholarships from industry partners such as The Classic Center and the Tourism Leadership Council. 

• O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledges, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.  

• My Next Move – An interactive tool for students and job seekers to learn more about their career options.  

• Occupational Outlook Handbook – The OOH is a career resource offering information on the hundreds of occupations that provide most of jobs in the United States.  

• Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.  

• Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.  

• UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.  

• Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance. 

• Glassdoor - Glassdoor is a free jobs and career community that offers an inside look at jobs and companies through "employee generated content" – anonymous salaries, company reviews, interview questions, and more – all posted by employees and job seekers.  

• Steppingblocks - Research your future career with real-world stats about your major, your interests, and your dream job title with career and education searches designed to find your best path based on millions of others. It’s data-powered career exploration for doers like you. 

General

• Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)  

• LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!) 

• Idealist (non-profit jobs) 

• USAJobs (federal jobs) 

Major-Specific

• HCareers 

• Hospitality Online 

• iHireHospitality 

• HospitalityJobs 

• CHART Job Board 

• American Hotel & Lodging Association 

• National Restaurant Association 

• Association of Lodging Professionals 

• World Travel & Tourism Council 

• National Society of Minorities in Hospitality 

• International Association of Exhibitions and Events 

• Council of Hotel and Restaurant Trainers 

• Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International