What It's Really LIke to do Hotel Revenue Management After College in Waikiki, Hawaii

My masters degree is in revenue management from Cornell University's School of Hotel Administration (in Ithaca, New York). However, without any hotel experience, it was difficult to land a revenue management job, especially in Hawaii where experience is valued higher than education. To gain the experience, I worked for a year at a hotel in an internal audit function. I was able to network with an alumni in Honolulu, Hawaii and got the job when his company had an opening.

There are a lot of great opportunities for outdoor adventures when you live in Hawaii, such as hiking, surfing, golfing, etc. That's probably the best way to make new friends as there isn't a huge nightlife scene. It's very expensive to live here, and you'll have to factor in more expensive rent, food, and gas prices. Most people in Hawaii tend to live with their family right after college.

Getting a job after college with a masters in Hawaii can be difficult. As I had mentioned before, the culture in Hawaii values experience more than education. Family is valued highly in Hawaii (more than a job). In fact, work can be considered a taboo subject to speak about (since it is just a means to living).