Interviewer : Good morning!!
Interviewee : Good morning!!
Interviewer : Tell me about yourself?
Interviewee : My name is Virawan Limsuwan. I’m 30 years old. I’m graduated from Burapha University International College in major Hotel and Tourism Management. I live in Bangkok. I have 7 years experience in coordinator at …………………….Hotel.
Interviewer : Tell me about your responsibilities at…………………….Hotel?
Interviewee : I was working as a hotel coordinator at……………………Hotel. The hotel is rated 4 star. It boasted of 250 rooms and various amenities. My responsibility was to manage the different departments of the organization and carry out the work projects. My task was to maintain schedules, allocate staff for each assignment, arrange resources, manage accounts, and ensure customer friendly atmosphere for the guests. The main goal of my work was to ensure that the there was no chaos at the hotel and work projects successfully.
Interviewer : Describe your toughest day at work?
Interviewee : My toughest assignment was on last new year's eve. I had to manage three events at one time, each with guest strength of 500 or more. One was a new year party, second one was a soccer match broadcast and third was a charity event. I had to ensure that all three events began on time and proceed without hassles. I appointed staff members to each assignment as per their role and capacities.
Interviewer : If we hire you, what would be your motto to work?
Interviewee : I believe that the hotel industry survives on the strength of its customers. Hence, my motto at work would be to provide a friendly atmosphere and ensure maximum customer satisfaction. I will ensure that all my efforts are directed towards this goal.
Interviewer : What would you do if a guest is not happy with the services and is misbehaving with the staff members?
Interviewee : If any guest is aggrieved with the hotel services, I will try to communicate with him personally and try to find out the reason of his unpleasant experience. I will ensure that the hotel responds to his demand with immediate effect. However, if the guest is making unrealistic demands or his harassing our staff, then I would reason out with him strictly.
Interviewer : How would you look after the guests who are foreign nationals and know nothing about the city?
Interviewee : I would act in a friendly and responsible manner with the guests. I will ensure that I set a good example of hospitality of my hotel, city and country. I will arrange transport system for the guests to go around the city. I will prepare an itinerary for them if they wish to tour the city. Also, I will suggest good names of restaurants, museums, parks and other places for them to visit.
Interviewer : How do you define hospitality?
Interviewee : To me, hospitality is ensuring that every guest who comes to the hotel leaves with a smile. I believe that guests visit hotels to enjoy a comfortable stay, and they should not be disappointed in any way. Hence, I will make sure that guests receive every bit of comfort and luxury during their stay.
Interviewer : Ok , Thank you Ms. Virawan and I hope you will get this job.
Interviewee : Thank you for giving opportunity.