WOW! According to the internet (which never lies), only about 20% of college graduates start a real, big-person job after they graduate, let alone a job in their own field. I am so, so lucky to have been offered my DREAM job right out of college. Marriott offered me an Event Operations Manager-in-Training position (termed “Voyager”) at the JW L.A. Live propety in Los Angeles, California. I’d begin a month after I graduate and my contract is for minimum twelve months. If not for all the opportunities both Marriott and Peak Events have offered me throughout my college years, I could have been apart of that 20% statistic. I am so grateful for the opportunity to take what I’ve learned on my Events journey so far and apply it to my real, big-person dream job in the big city!
Meghann