Kapil,Holiday InnHotels & Resorts

Tegan,Crowne PlazaHotels & Resorts

Linh Son,InterContinentalHotels & Resorts

Room to have a Great StartJoin IHG’s graduate management trainee program

Future Leaders Program Australasia

Our Leading SizeWe have more guest rooms than any other hotel company – that’s more than 660,000 guest rooms, over 146 million stays per year, and over 4,500 hotels across the globe.

Our Great LocationsOur hotels occupy prime locations in over 100 countries worldwide. From Mumbai to Manhattan, from Bali to Buenos Aires you’ll find us there.

Our Famous BrandsAt IHG, we are proud of and committed to our brands. We call this being Brandhearted. With nine well known hotel brands which range from luxury to limited service, we’ve got something for everyone.

Our Unique CultureBecoming one of the world’s great companies means attracting and keeping the very best people. At IHG we value the individual passions and talents of our people. We create an environment where you can grow, develop and make a difference. That is why IHG makes a commitment to give you room to be yourself.

Our Boundless OpportunitiesWith 1,100 hotels in our pipeline, we’re growing fast. That’s why we place so much emphasis on developing our future leaders. We are committed to matching your ambition by offering you learning opportunities and real world experiences that will accelerate your development.

Why IHG?

Here are a few Great reasons why you should join IHG, one of the world’s leading hotel companies!

We’re a global hotel company with a goal: To create Great Hotels Guests Love.

CEO, Asia Middle East & Africa

“We’re proud to be a leading global hotel company. We’re growing fast and this means career opportunities for you and a chance to be part of a dynamic and exciting company that values your passion and enthusiasm.”

Read on to find out why you should join our I-Grad program…

I-Grad is a twelve month graduate management trainee program where you’ll learn the ins and outs of running a great hotel while developing your capabilities as a future leader. I-Grad programs are offered within Hotel Operations and in 2013 we will also offer some specialised I-Grad programs within the Business Functions of Finance, Sales, Marketing and Human Resources. As an I-Grad you’ll:

• Learnthefundamentalsofhowthehotelindustryworks

• Developskillsandexperienceinthefunctionofyourchoice

• Manageaninnovativeprojectfromstarttofinish

• Receiveone-on-onemonthlycoachingfromthehotel’sSeniorLeaders

• Gainleadershipexperiencewithaninternationallyrecognisedhotelbrand

• Beapartoftheworld’sfastestgrowinginternationalhotelgroup

The 12 month program is defined by three rotations:

I-Grad Rotation 1 Rotation 2 Rotation 3

Operations Food and Beverage Operations Front Office Operations Housekeeping Operations

Sales Hotel Operations New Business Development Relationship Management

Marketing Hotel Operations Marketing Communication eCommerce

Human Resources Hotel Operations Talent Development Talent Resourcing

Finance Hotel Operations Hotel Accounts Finance and Business

Support

Why I-Grad?

“This program has truly opened many doors for me. I was given the opportunities and the support thatIneededtoputmeonthefast-tracktobecoming a leader.”

Joyce,InterContinentalHotels & Resorts

The Program

Be responsible for managing a team

Become an effective team leader through IHG’s leadership development programs

Set business goals that contribute directly to the hotel

Gain real world experience in your chosen field

You will start off with an in depth orientation program where you’ll learn all about our IHGWaysofWorking and then commence your rotations, learning how each department functions within the hotel to contribute to the overall success of the business.

I-Grad Operations will see you working across the 3keyoperationalareas with an additional remote location secondment embedded within the program to provide additional insights and experiences across our hotel portfolio in region.

I-Grad programs within business functions will give you an initial rotation within operations to understand the nature of your business support role and will then provide work experience within a range of areas within your selected business function.

Along the way you will be supported with a Senior Leader as your coach, complete business focused projects within each rotation and experience learning and development opportunities to build your leadership capability.

“Each rotation was fascinating. I got to see the detailsoftheentirehotel.It’slikeajigsawpuzzle.Yougettoseewhateachindividualpiecelookslike,andthenyouseehowitallfitstogether.”

Richard,Crowne PlazaHotels & Resorts

“Each rotation was empowering. It not only gave me responsibilities, but it also created opportunities formetoworkonaprojectthatwaslinkedtothebusiness success. This made me feel important, likeIwastrulyacontributingmemberoftheteam.”

Celine,Holiday InnHotels & Resorts

What we offer:

Competitive full time graduate salary and great benefitsFast track development, building your leadership capabilityCareer progression into great leadership roles within our hotels and business support functions Two intakes a year, commencing February and August

What you need to be successful in your application:

I-Grad Operations: A recent Bachelor’s Degree or a recent Diploma or Advanced Diploma in HospitalityI-Grad Business Functions: A recent Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant associated disciplineIntellectual curiosityExcellent interpersonal skillsLeadership qualitiesPassion for the hospitality industryMobility to move to take up the program and mobility on completion of program (relocation support provided )

What to do next?

Visit ihg.jobsCreate a profileSearch for Graduate OpportunitiesSubmit your application & your resume for the I-Grad Future Leaders programFor I-Grad August 2013 - Applications open 1 December 2012 and close 31 January 2013For I-Grad February 2014 - Applications open 1 June 2013 and close 31 July 2013

Room to have a great start

Hoc,InterContinentalHotels & Resorts

“Each rotation was motivating. I began to build relationships with my new team, honemyskillsinmyareaofinterest,andtakeonregularresponsibilities.”

What do I need to do next?Visit facebook.com/ihgcareers orscanthisQRcode:Email contact: graduatesaustralia@ihg.com graduatesnz@ihg.com

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