[Dec 18th 2024] CHU Alumni Return to Campus to Recruit Talent! Hospitality Industry Offers High Salaries and Benefits to Address Labor Shortage



2024-12-18│ Secretariat Office CHU's College of Tourism held another "Internship and Employment Matching Fair" at year's end, inviting 19 major companies from the hotel, restaurant chain, and travel industries to recruit on campus. Several alumni now in management positions specifically returned to campus to "compete for talent." Restaurant groups are offering starting salaries of NT$60,000 for store managers, while the tourism industry is offering annual salaries exceeding NT$1 million, along with excellent benefits, hoping to address the industry's labor shortage!
Photo/ CHU's "Internship and Employment Matching Fair" attracted many student inquiries.
Dr. Chang Hsin-wen, Dean of the College of Tourism, stated that since its establishment in 2007, the college has focused on industry needs, producing many talents in hotel, restaurant, and tourism sectors. To help students enter the workforce early and seamlessly integrate into the industry, the college invited renowned companies including Taipei Marriott Hotel, Far Eastern Group, L'Hotel Group, Phoenix Tours, MOS Burger, and Six Plus Group to campus to explain their company features and benefits. Many students participated, with some companies receiving up to 40 resumes on the day. Students are encouraged to seize these opportunities to find work they love and develop their expertise in their careers.
Photo/ Alumni Lin Hsin-tung has worked at MOS Burger for 13 years since her junior year internship, now serving as a district manager with extensive experience.
Lin Hsin-tung, an alumna who graduated from the College of Tourism 13 years ago, returned specifically to recruit talent. Currently a district manager at MOS Burger, she began her career through a school-arranged internship in her junior year. Her solid academic foundation helped her apply her knowledge in the workplace, successfully opening several stores. She now manages five stores in her district, achieving outstanding results while building confidence and a sense of achievement.
Hsu Pei-ken, an alumnus working at Phoenix Tours, Taiwan's first listed travel agency, encourages juniors to utilize school resources during their four years to obtain foreign language tour leader and guide certifications to enhance their competitiveness. Future opportunities include leading tours to Antarctica and Europe, with annual salaries potentially exceeding NT$1 million for responsible and ambitious individuals who combine their interest in travel with earning potential!
Liu Yun-pei, an alumna serving as HR Deputy Manager at Wang's Group, notes that many restaurant businesses have significantly improved their benefits to attract new talent. Using her company as an example, the basic hourly wage is NT$217, exceeding the government-mandated NT$183, and store managers can earn over NT$60,000 monthly including bonuses, comparable to technology industry salaries.
Photo/ CHU's College of Tourism "Internship and Employment Matching Fair" attracted many outstanding alumni returning to "compete for talent."
Hsieh Hsin-tzu, a junior in Tourism and MICE Management, expressed gratitude for the recruitment event, which provided many options for her upcoming senior year internship. The participating well-known companies offer comprehensive benefits and systems, addressing concerns about labor and health insurance when working outside. She plans to apply for internships at renowned companies through this event to enhance her professional skills in tourism, MICE, and hospitality industries.