Large number of people seeking hotel jobs at Career Day event

People came to the biggest Career Day in the hotel industry at the Corfu Palace Hotel yesterday seeking job opportunities and career advancement with prominent hotel groups in Corfu. At the same time, outside the premises, members of the Hotel Employees' Union Board were present, claiming that "Corfu hoteliers are attempting to recruit unsuspecting employees, pulling the wool over their eyes with regard to working conditions and remuneration.

The Career Day was organised for the second time in Corfu (the previous one was in 2020) by the leading training, development, and staffing platform in tourism, Innjobs, in collaboration with SiLICON Urban Ecosystem, under the auspices of the Corfu Hoteliers Association.

Major hotel groups on the island, including those in the five-star category, were present, attracting the interest of dozens of candidates who attended either to secure better employment or to enter the job market for the first time. Approximately 150-200 individuals crossed the hotel threshold to participate in meetings and interviews with potential employers, seeking job opportunities and career advancement.

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Particularly impressive was the significant presence of young people who attended the Career Day, seeking employment opportunities in the island's hotels. Mr. Douliaris said that Innjobs targets three main groups: students and recent graduates (18-22 years old), unemployed individuals, and professionals aiming for the career they deserve. Tourism School students as well as students from Vocational High Schools specialising in this field attended the event, along with others who learned about the event through local media.

Hotel Employees' Union presence outside

Members of the Board of Directors of the Hotel Employees' Union were present outside the venue during the Career Day organized by the Corfu Hoteliers Association. They engaged in discussions with employees and distributed a statement regarding working conditions and remuneration. The statement concluded with a call for participation in the protest scheduled for February 28th at 11 a.m. at the Workers Centre.