As Fairmont The Palm Dubai launches its first UAE career fair on July 16 and 17 at the Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management, Andrea Fennessy, director of human resources provides some insight into developing a winning recruitment strategy for an opening hotel.
With more than 20,000 applicants vying to fill up to 200 positions - out of 750 - for the latest Fairmont flagship property to open this Autumn on the Palm Jumeirah, setting the right plan in place is vital to ensure that the recruitment, hiring and the subsequent training process is seamless during a pre-opening period.
Vacancies at Fairmont The Palm range from food & beverage, front office, guest services and housekeeping to culinary, spa and leisure and engineering.
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