<p>hi can the EDers Hotel who get in give some advises:</p>
<li><p>Is interview a ‘must’?</p></li>
<li><p>Is interviewer an expert in hotel field? A lot of technical questions? </p></li>
<li><p>How to show my passion for hotel?</p></li>
<li><p>Do I need to dressup like a hotel executive?</p></li>
<li><p>How long is the interview? What quesions should I ask?</p></li>
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<p>I'm 2009 College of Arts and Sciences, but I do have answers:</p>
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<li><p>yes</p></li>
<li><p>i dunno about technical questions, but the interviewers are from the hotel field</p></li>
<li><p>how the hell should anyone else know but you. Only you know how you are involved with the hospitality industry. Talk about your job and people skills, with examples.</p></li>
<li><p>dress nicely, as you would for any other professional interview</p></li>
<li><p>varies: i've heard anywhere from like 30 minutes to over an hour and a half. Length is not an indicator of quality of applicant/chances of acceptance though.</p>
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<p>Also, you should look at the Hotel School's Official Interview</a> Page.</p>
<p>It is just like any interview: be prepared, know what you're talking about, and look presentable. As for the time limit, the interview will go on as they plan. They will ask you questions, and you will answer them. But the epitome of a good interviewee is one who can keep the conversation going, keep them interested in you. That is why longer interviews are somewhat better because they will get to know you better.</p>
<p>Longer than planned interviews are not always better. If interviewer or interviewee is simply long-winded, this is probably a bad sign. If the two of you are engaged in mutually stimulating conversation, that could be a good sign.</p>
<p>Hey, </p>
<p>I actually decided to apply regular decision (originally was going to apply early), but I did have an alumni interview back in october. </p>
<p>To answer your questions:. </p>
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<li><p>Obviously an interview in not a must, but I would strongly recommend it. There are so few applicants to the Hotel School and the majority probably decided to do so. Its always good to have an edge as well as be able to put a face to your application. </p></li>
<li><p>Is interviewer an expert in hotel field? A lot of technical questions?
My interviewer was a corporate employee at the largest restaurant chain in my area. He didn't ask any technical questions. I've had 9 interviews and this interview was no different. They just want to get to know you. Have good reasons why you're applying to the Hotel School though.</p></li>
<li><p>How to show my passion for hotel?
Show your passion through honesty. Nothing is easier that telling the truth and it's even easier if you're actually passionate about the Hotel School. However, I'm sure it would be to your benefit to show your knowledge of the hotel school and know the facts before you go to your interview. Having an interview and asking "what can i major in at the hotel school" is not a good idea. Also don't ask meaningless questions that you can find on their website. It's a perfect indication you aren't a serious applicant. </p></li>
<li><p>Do I need to dressup like a hotel executive?
No. Everything I have read is dress like yourself. You're not a hotel executive, so don't dress like one.</p></li>
<li><p>How long is the interview? What quesions should I ask?
The interview is however long you make it and however long the interviewer was available. Usually the minimum is thirty minutes. Mine was about 50 minutes long. Ask in-depth questions about knowledge you couldn't learn anywhere else but from your interviewer. Get the inside scoop on the hotel school. Ask about their best memories and favorite parts of the hotel school.</p></li>
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<p>kevin, you're wrong...Hotel interviews are required...
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Candidates seeking admission to the School of Hotel Administration at Cornell University are required to complete a personal interview.
<p>And in case i wasn't clear on the dressing, no you don't have to look like an executive, but you should dress nicely. The saying "Dress for Success" didn't come from nowhere. Don't try TOO hard, but just be nice and neat...I'm a t-shirt and jeans kind of guy, but I wore a polo and khakis to my interviews. In truth though, the content of your interview is MUCH more important than your first visual impression.</p>
<p>my bad, thanks for the correction sparticus.</p>
<p>no prob! (10c)</p>
<p>people pretty much touched upon everything I guess. Also I would definitely encourage you to actually visit the campus if you can. It's good to see the school and you interview with an admissions rep or a prof. I had a prof from the school so he definitely asked some more specific questions and some general questions. Be prepared and best of luck! In terms of what questions to ask think about any questions you have. If you don't have any questions that's fine too. I explained that basically of my questions that I came in with were answered during the tour and informational session and I just asked about MBA stuff.</p>
<p>hi it takes me at least 10 hours drive to Cornell, is it worthwhile as many of you said interview is just informative and may carry no weight</p>
<p>Don't they offer local alumni interviews?</p>
<p>I have mine for the Hotel School tomorrow.. dun dun dun...</p>
<p>hotel school interviews are evaluative rather than informative, and carry very significant weight.</p>
<p>My son was also told to dress well for the hotel interview ... in our world that means navy blazer, dress shirt and tie, khakis. He looked very sharp ... and he was accepted ED.</p>
<p>Apparently it's school tradition to dress up on Fridays for guest speakers -- so even if you are looking the part of a student (and not a hotel exec) you should dress like a Friday!</p>
<p>It's not tradition, it's a requirement. Your grade is partially dependent on whether you dress in business attire on fridays in the hotel school. There are guest lecturers on fridays, from famous restaurants, hotel chains, etc.</p>
<p>oh really? i didnt know that, thanks for telling me! any other random things like that i should know? i'm sure they tell you all this stuff during orientation tho.</p>
<p>you will find out all this stuff during O week, but if you have specific questions I created a thread dedicated to asking my questions as you may have noticed...</p>
<p>How hard is it transferring into the Hotel School? I will be in AEM, but I was equally interested in the HS. If i decide the HS is the route for me will it be tough switching?</p>
<p>if you have no hospitality experience it will be a tough switch, but with the Statler hotel on campus, getting a job there freshman year shouldn't be difficult. Just go to the front desk and ask about jobs in the hotel during your first week or two on campus.</p>
<p>thanks for info. I sent my interview request on jan 3, but i did'nt receive any reply yet. Should I contact Cornell again?</p>
<p>wait another day and make it a week.....</p>