Ideally, the most effective hotel employee is a quick learner who works conscientiously. These two qualities are required at one point or another in an employee’s career. A quick learner benefits significantly from various staff trainings and workshops, hence can adapt quickly to unfamiliar working environment. This quality is a good predictor of how well a new employee adapt to his or her new job especially in hospitality industry. Yet, conscientiousness is a better predictor of a long-term success of an employee’s career. To an employer’s disappointment, employees with both qualities are limited in the job market. Even though a combination of the two qualities is ideal, an employee with either one of the two qualities is good enough for a profession. Therefore, the hiring process varies from one firm/industry to another and depends largely on a firm’s specific requirements of their staff. For example, quick learners are more suitable for firms with a high turnover rate while conscientious employees are more suitable for firms with infrequent hiring because they tend to stay longer though they may require more training.
