What Are the Perceptions of the Hospitality Industry as a Satisfactory Career Choice Among Adults Age 25-40 vs. the Perceptions of the Industry as a Post-Military Career Choice Among Active Duty Military Personnel of

What are the perceptions of the hospitality industry as a satisfactory career choice among adults age 25-40 vs. the perceptions of the industry as a post-military career choice among active duty military personnel of the same age group who are preparing to reenter the civilian workforce?

By: Tracy Kohn and Monica Grandal

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Definition of Terms

Problem Statement

Purpose Statement

Research Questions

Limitations and Delimitations

Importance of the Study

Chapter 2 - Literature Review

Major findings and theories

Gaps in Literature

Summary

Chapter 3 - Methodology

Population and Sample

Instruments and Data Collection

Validity

Coding and Data Analysis

Chapter 1

Introduction

"A motivated problem-solver...with [a] demonstrated ability to supervise, lead, follow and serve in all aspects of operations, while also being responsible for the training of subordinate personnel in diverse environments...A well-trained candidate with demonstrated leadership abilities and problem solving skills honed in three countries outside the U.S., enabling me to lead and direct...A go to performer who consistently produces quality results. A skilled communicator that leads by example and inspires others to perform instead of forcing them to execute." - Joao Araujo, Wounded Warrior Resources Manager

This summary makes for an impressive candidate for any corporate management level position. This list of qualifications belongs to Joao Araujo, a Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant with more than 14 years active duty military experience. Not quite the same level of skills to be acquired in 14 years of service in the civilian workforce.

The total number of military personnel is more than 3.6 million individuals, comprised of 39.4% Active Duty (AD) members or approximately 1.4 million people, 29.2% ready-reserve members or 1 million people, and 24.9%

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