Student's Career Expectations in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry: An Examination of Student's MACE (Motivation, Attitude, and Career Expectation) Model

Although there is a growing understanding that college students need to develop a wide range of knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal resources for career success, it is necessary to address students' major expectations in their future careers. The primary purpose of this study is to explore students' career expectations by examining the relationship among critical factors: i.e., motivation, attitude, and work expectation. A sample of 529 responses was collected from students at a university in the Southwestern region of the USA. The results show that there are significant relationships between all factors. The findings of this study can help the hospitality industry and human resource managers to better understand their future employees.