Who decides?

There are a number of factors influencing the decision of a student on deciding what course he should be doing soon after his schooling. Most influencing factor is, what kind of job opportunity will the course offer? Some of the other factors include - will there be overseas opportunities, will the opportunity pay well, etc.

The sad part is that the student overlooks the fact whether the opportunity is going to suit him. While there are so many opportunities available, many are trapped in their "chosen" fields.

There was a time when hotel management was considered a good option after schooling for its immediate job opportunity and overseas options as well. As IT revolution hit the country, and with related industries opening up, the demand for the course went down. Slowly the standard of the students seeking admission for hotel management also went down. Many who do hotel management these days diversify soon after their course for various reasons.

There are hardly any HM graduates willing to take up entry level opportunities in the hotel industry. They like to compare themselves with their counterparts in other industries at managerial level right from beginning. While the salary structures in other industries are comparatively much higher, hotel industry is still  lagging behind in pay-outs to attract fresh candidates.