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Statement of the Problem

This research aims to comprehensively explore and assess the Challenges of

Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management Graduates in Seeking Career in tourism and

hospitality industry.

Specifically, the study aimed to provide answers to the following questions:

1. What is the demographic profile of the respondents in terms of:

1.1 Year Graduated

1.2 Gender

1.3 Age

2. What are the challenges of the tourism graduates in seeking a career in tourism and

hospitality in terms of:

2.1 skill and ability;

2.2 knowledge gap;

2.3 job market competition;

2.4 industry career requirements?

3. What are the experiences of the graduates in searching for a job in the tourism and

hospitality industry after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Tourism

Management degree?

4. Which among is the most prevalent challenge encountered by tourism graduates in

seeking a career in tourism and hospitality industry?

5. Is there a significant difference in the challenges of when analyzed according to their

demographic profile?
Challenges of Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management Graduates in Seeking a
Career in Tourism and Hospitality Industry: An Assessment

PART I. Respondents’ Profile


Directions: Please supply the needed information on the following items by placing a
check mark (✓) on the box provided below.

Name (optional): _________________________________________

1. Year Graduated:
󠇁󠇭2019 󠇁󠇭2020 󠇁󠇭2021 󠇁󠇭2022 󠇁󠇭2023 󠇁󠇭2024

2. Gender:
󠇁󠇭Male 󠇁󠇭Female 󠇁󠇭LGBTQ+
3. Age:
󠇁󠇭22-24 󠇁󠇭25-27 󠇁󠇭28-30 󠇁󠇭31 and above

PART II.
Directions: Please read each statement carefully and choose the response that best reflects your
level of agreement using the following scale:

4 – Strongly Agree
3 – Agree
2 – Disagree
1 – Strongly Disagree

SKILL AND ABILITY 4 3 2 1


1. Feels challenging in demonstrating communication, problem solving or critical
thinking skills during job interviews or assessments.
2. Recognizes that emerging skills such as digital literacy and advanced
communication are in demand but were not part of formal training.
3. Prepares graduates for practical skills and demands of the tourism and hospitality
industry.
4. Feels that technical skills such as computer proficiency is adequate for the job
market.
5. Strengthens the ability to adapt to new environments to meet the demands of the
tourism and hospitality industry.
KNOWLEDGE GAP 4 3 2 1
1. Stays updated on industry trends and best practices to ensure relevant and current
knowledge.
2. Bridges the gap between academic learning and the actual skills and knowledge
required in the tourism and hospitality industry.
3. Meets employer expectations by gaining knowledge and skills that go beyond
academic training.
4. Demonstrates knowledge and skills confidently through job interviews and
assessments.
5. Prepares graduates with practical industry-specific knowledge and experiences to
feel fully prepared for the tourism and hospitality industry.

JOB MARKET COMPETITION 4 3 2 1


1. Competes effectively when applying for jobs in the tourism and hospitality
industry, despite high competition.
2. Prepares thoroughly to feel ready to compete in the job market right after
completing education.
3. Explores and takes advantage of job opportunities in the tourism and hospitality
industry, even during off-peak seasons.
4. Stays motivated despite the frequent rejection of job applications due to high
competition.
5. Discovers strategies to differentiate oneself from other graduates with
comparable qualifications.

INDUSTRY CAREER REQUIREMENTS 4 3 2 1


1. Develops strong communication skills, including written, oral, listening, digital,
and non-verbal abilities, to meet the industry's requirements.
2. Recognizes and fulfills unexpected qualifications or requirements during a job
search, even those not covered in academic education
3. Adapts effectively to work environments and conditions to fulfill the career
requirements in the tourism and hospitality industry.
4. Secures job opportunities by meeting the requirement of two to three years of
work experience in the tourism and hospitality industry.
5. Builds confidence for job interviews, focusing on appearance as an important
factor employers consider in the tourism and hospitality industry.

PART III. EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES

check mark (✓) on the box provided below.


Directions: Please supply the needed information on the following items by placing a

1. Current employment status:


󠇁󠇭Employed in tourism/hospitality
󠇁󠇭Employed in another field
󠇁󠇭Unemployed and seeking a job in tourism/hospitality
󠇁󠇭Unemployed and seeking a job in another field
󠇭󠇭Pursuing further studies

2. No. of months/years from graduation before getting a job:


󠇁󠇭6 months and below
󠇁󠇭6 months – 1 year
󠇁󠇭More than 1 – 2 years
󠇭󠇭More than 2 – 3 years
󠇁󠇭More than 3 years

3. No. of Employment for those who are currently employed:


󠇁󠇭Full- time 󠇁󠇭Part-time 󠇁󠇭Contractual 󠇁󠇭Freelance

4. Primary method of job searching (check all option that applies):


󠇁󠇭Online job portal
󠇁󠇭Referrals
󠇁󠇭Career Fair
󠇁󠇭Direct Application to companies
󠇁󠇭Social media

5. The number of job applications submitted:


󠇁󠇭Less than 5 applications
󠇁󠇭More than 5 – 10 applications
󠇁󠇭Less than 10 – 15 applications
󠇭󠇭More than 15 applications

6. Did you face any challenges in tailoring your resume and cover letter to the
specific requirements of tourism and hospitality jobs?
󠇁󠇭Yes 󠇁󠇭No
7. Did you receive any job offers that were not related to the tourism and hospitality
industry?
󠇁󠇭Yes 󠇁󠇭No

8. Did you feel that your lack of experience was a disadvantage in the job
application process?
󠇁󠇭Yes 󠇁󠇭No

PART IV.
Directions: Please read each statement carefully and choose the response that best reflects
your level of agreement using the following scale:

5 - Very Difficult
4 – Difficult
3 – Average
2 – Easy
1 – Very Easy

5 4 3 2 1
1. I found my job interview experience, based on my academic training,
to be:
2. Navigating the job application process felt
3. Submitting job applications before securing a career felt
3. My education helped provide the specific skills and abilities needed to
prepare me for a career in the tourism and hospitality industry, making seeking a
career felt
4. Facing the job interview made me felt:
5. In general, seeking a career in the tourism and hospitality industry is:

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