From Classroom to Career: Hotelschool The Hague Alumni Stories | meet Elena
In our new alumni series, Hotelschool The Hague highlights the journeys of its graduates. Former students who are making a difference across the hospitality industry. Featuring graduates who are now 5 years into their careers, this series shows where the programmes can take you. Each story highlights different career paths, employability, industry connections, and the key takeaways these graduates gained during their studies. Designed to inspire and inform, “From Classroom to Career” offers insights into the pathways that can be taken after graduating from Hotelschool The Hague.
Elena Marie Dick — Class of 2020
Senior Analyst, Feasibility & Investment Analysis | Hilton
Based in Singapore
After graduating from Hotelschool in the summer of 2020, Elena faced a tough job market due to the pandemic. With few opportunities available, she decided to pursue a Master’s in Real Estate.
Her first role after completing her studies was at JLL in Amsterdam, working in the valuations team on commercial properties such as offices and industrial buildings. It was a valuable learning experience, but something was missing.
Having done her final Hotelschool internship at Hilton’s London office, she reached out to her former manager after relocating to Singapore. That connection led her to her current role at Hilton’s regional office, where she works as a Senior Analyst in Feasibility & Investment Analysis.
Her team is responsible for the financial and market analysis of new Hilton developments across the APAC region, and one of her proudest milestones has been taking on responsibility as lead underwriter for key markets, including the Maldives, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
"Don’t worry too much about your first job after Hotelschool. People switch careers so often. Just try something out, experiment a bit, and have fun."
What is your biggest takeaway from Hotelschool The Hague?
When reflecting on what stayed with her from Hotelschool, one thing stands out: "It sounds cliché, but I think people skills is the biggest thing I learned. I often think of these people skills in every situation of my life. Not just for your career, but also for your friends and relationships."
What advice would you give to current students?
"Don’t worry too much about your first job after Hotelschool. People switch careers so often. Just try something out, experiment a bit, and have fun. And enjoy Hotelschool. It’s the most fun period of time ever – make a lot of friends and just enjoy it."
Next in the “From Classroom to Career” Series
Next in our “From Classroom to Career” series, meet Carolina Abedova, HTH alumna based in Prague, working as Onboarding Coordinator at Mews.
If you’re a potential student and have questions about the programmes Hotelschool The Hague offers, take the opportunity to chat with our Student Ambassadors here. You can also find more information about our programmes on our website.
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