What it does: Hospitality & Travel company
Mission: To enhance the lives of our customers by creating and enabling unsurpassed vacation and leisure experiences.
Size and presence: Around 200,000 globally in 4 locations.
Best known for: Marriott is well known for its portfolio of luxury properties that includes iconic brands such as the Ritz Carlton and St. Regis.
The good bits: Great benefits with hotel perks. Good career experience with professionalism.
The not so good bits: A few complaints about high-stress levels due to time-bound responsibilities, long work hours.
Marriott Corporation was founded by John Willard Marriott in 1927 when he and his wife, Alice Marriott, opened a root beer stand in Washington, D.C. As Mormon missionaries in the humid summers in Washington, D.C., the Marriotts were convinced that what residents of the city needed was a place to get a cool drink. The Marriotts later expanded their enterprise into a chain of Hot Shoppes restaurants. In 1953, Hot Shoppes, Inc. became a public company via an initial public offering.
The company opened its first hotel, the Twin Bridges Motor Hotel, in Arlington, Virginia, on January 16, 1957. It cost $9 per night, plus an extra $1 for every person that was in the car. Its second hotel, the Key Bridge Marriott in Rosslyn, Arlington, Virginia, was opened in 1959 and is Marriott International's longest continuously operating hotel.
Hot Shoppes, Inc. was renamed the Marriott Corporation in 1967.
In 1976, the company opened two theme parks: California's Great America and Six Flags Great America.
Our core values make us who we are. As we change and grow, the beliefs that are most important to us stay the same—putting people first, pursuing excellence, embracing change, acting with integrity and serving our world. Being part of Marriott International means being part of a proud history and a thriving culture.
This is our founder’s philosophy and it has made Marriott International a great place to work for more than 85 years. Our people first culture has consistently earned us awards and recognition around the globe. Giving associates opportunities to grow and succeed is part of the company’s DNA.
After you apply for a position at Marriott, you will go through a 12-14-step application process.
The main ones to note are:
First, you will be requested to upload a resume (alternatively, you may use your Indeed or LinkedIn profile). Unlike other companies using Taleo, Marriott gives you the option not to upload a CV, but to fill the details in manually.
These questions are preliminary, mostly technical questions you are required to answer before taking your application further. They include legal issues like work permit and consent for a drug test, or things that relate to the company policy like relatives working at Marriott, etc.
If your resume was formatted in a way that Taleo can read, this part should be automatically extracted from it. In any case, it is recommended to go over the required fields again and see that the data is filled correctly.
Some tips to keep in mind when filling in your experience section:
This section can be broken down to its 3 components:
Education
The education section is usually second in importance to your actual experience (unless you are a student/graduate).
Certifications
This section is often overlooked by job seekers. Remember that one of the main key points of a good resume is that it sets you apart from the crowd. In that sense, one or two certifications may be all it takes to give you this extra mile.
Note that even if you don’t have the certifications required for the job, similar certifications containing the same keywords can still be beneficial for your ATS score. That holds for any other qualification.
Language
Being a multinational company serving customers from all over the world, knowing an additional language is a major advantage of working at Marriott. Even if you are not proficient at a particular language, mention it as a skill, especially if the job posting mentions it as an advantage.
These questions vary depending on the actual job. They are usually set by Marriott’s HR department and can be either raters (determine your ATS score) or eliminators (provide a necessary condition for application).
Such questions will normally deal with relevant years of experience, certifications, level of expertise at specific skills, etc.
The WOTC (Work Opportunity Tax Credit) is a tax credit offered to employers who hire from groups such as ex-felons, long-term unemployment recipients, etc. If you are a member of an eligible group, Marriott has an incentive to hire you. This option will not appear for all positions, but if it does, be sure to complete it.
Preparing You for Success
We believe talent thrives when informed and inspired. So we want to provide you with a better understanding of what we look for in our best candidates and where you can look for us to take you in your career.
What sets us apart is how we help our associates find their career path. With so many departments and disciplines to choose from, associates can tailor a path to their goals and ambitions. And, we have locations all around the world.
The average Marriott International salary ranges from approximately ₹0.5 Lakhs per year for a Trainee to ₹ 52.2 Lakhs per year for a General Manager.
Today, business plays an increasingly critical role…
in taking on our world’s most pressing social, environmental and economic issues. With our size and scale, we have a global responsibility and a unique opportunity to be a force for good. Guided by our 2025 Sustainability and Social Impact Goals, as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we commit to creating positive and sustainable impact wherever we do business
To support the resiliency and sustainable development of these communities, we invest in the vitality of their children and natural resources, as well as deliver aid and support, especially in times of need.
While integrating sustainability across our value chain and mitigating climate-related risk, we are working to reduce our environmental impacts, build and operate sustainable hotels and source responsibly.
As one of the world’s fastest growing industries, we are well positioned to be part of the solution. We partner with leading nonprofits to ensure workplace readiness and access to opportunity, focusing on youth, diverse populations, women, people with disabilities, veterans and refugees.
With the goal of creating a safe, welcoming world for all, we rally for pro-travel policies and support programs that allow people to experience and understand other cultures. Through nonprofit partnerships, creating and implementing training, advocacy and supplier accountability, we are committed to uphold and respect human rights..
A $124 million fine for a data breach and a lawsuit accusing the company of deceiving online customers about room prices hit the company in 2019. Marriott International was hit by legal consequences related to its online reservations for guests from both the District of Columbia and Britain on Tuesday.