Recruitment in general, and college recruiting in particular, takes a certain leap of faith: we are never sure what people can really do until they get hired and start working. Culture, supervision, and environment can make or break a new hire; a new employee’s past experience, current skill and overall outlook can support or derail a company’s efforts. Thirty years ago, I started recruiting at hospitality colleges: the kids I hired were full of energy and enthusiasm, excited to move to Las Vegas, and very interested in a career in gaming. It was difficult because none of the colleges had experience placing students in gaming, none of the students had previously thought about careers in gaming, and none of their parents had ever considered either of those things. We didn’t know if the program would be successful until those new employees spread their wings and tried. Training, mentoring, coaching and hard work resulted in a program that saw so many of its’ participants become leaders in the industry. The moral of this story: don’t be afraid to try something new today.
Gil Atkinson (1932-2013): Financial services executive and philanthropist
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