The Corporate Trainee Programme brings in new talent in Shangri-La to be systematically groomed to take up further leadership role within the organization This programme consists of a 16-month Developmental Programme divided in three phases:

Phase One: (four months) - Two months Institutional Learning at the Shangri-La Academy and two months Hotel Orientation

Phase Two: (six months) - On-the-Job Training focused in the area of specialization

Phase Three: (six months) - Stand-in/ Acting position in the target role

The Corporate Trainee will be initially attached to a hotel/ resort from his/her country of origin.

The Selection Criteria for the Corporate Trainee Programme are:

• Education: Three-year diploma education and above
• Language Skills: English fluency (both verbal and written)
• Mobility: Willing to take up overseas assignments after the programme
• Desired Qualities:
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Strong communication skills
  • Has a personal presence–an image appropriate to Shangri-La
  • Personality and attitude that emulates the Shangri-La Core Values
  • Customer focused
  • Strong team spirit
  • Has initiative and drive–gets things done
  • Possess unquestionable integrity and ethics
  • Creative and an open attitude in working with different culture
  • Strong business acumen

The deadline of application for the Corporate Trainee Program 2010 is closed.

The application for the Corporate Trainee Program 2011 will be open in October 2010.

The Corporate Trainee Programme has produced successful graduates over the past years.  These graduates are now holding key positions within the Shangri-La group.  View their success stories.