1. Future Leaders Program Australasia
Room to have a Great Start
Join IHG’s graduate management trainee program
Kapil,
Linh Son, Holiday Inn
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Hotels & Resorts
Tegan,
Crowne Plaza
Hotels & Resorts

2. Why IHG?
Here are a few Great reasons why you should join IHG, one of the world’s
leading hotel companies!
We’re a global hotel company with a goal: To create Great Hotels Guests Love.
Our Leading Size
We have more guest rooms than any other hotel company – that’s more than 660,000 guest rooms,
over 146 million stays per year, and over 4,500 hotels across the globe.
Our Great Locations
Our hotels occupy prime locations in over 100 countries worldwide. From Mumbai to Manhattan,
from Bali to Buenos Aires you’ll find us there.
Our Famous Brands
At IHG, we are proud of and committed to our brands. We call this being Brandhearted. With nine well
known hotel brands which range from luxury to limited service, we’ve got something for everyone.
Our Unique Culture
Becoming one of the world’s great companies means attracting and keeping the very best people.
At IHG we value the individual passions and talents of our people. We create an environment where
you can grow, develop and make a difference. That is why IHG makes a commitment to give you room
to be yourself.
Our Boundless Opportunities
With 1,100 hotels in our pipeline, we’re growing fast. That’s why we place so much emphasis on
developing our future leaders. We are committed to matching your ambition by offering you learning
opportunities and real world experiences that will accelerate your development.

3. “We’re proud to be a leading global hotel
company. We’re growing fast and this means
career opportunities for you and a chance
to be part of a dynamic and exciting company
that values your passion and enthusiasm.”
CEO,
Asia Middle East & Africa

4. Why I-Grad?
Read on to find out why you should join our I-Grad program…
I-Grad is a twelve month graduate management trainee program where you’ll learn
the ins and outs of running a great hotel while developing your capabilities as a
future leader. I-Grad programs are offered within Hotel Operations and in 2013 we
will also offer some specialised I-Grad programs within the Business Functions of
Finance, Sales, Marketing and Human Resources. As an I-Grad you’ll:
• Learn the fundamentals of how the hotel industry works
• Develop skills and experience in the function of your choice
• Manage an innovative project from start to finish
• Receive one-on-one monthly coaching from the hotel’s Senior Leaders
• Gain leadership experience with an internationally recognised hotel brand
• Be a part of the world’s fastest growing international hotel group
The 12 month program is defined by three rotations:
I-Grad Rotation 1 Rotation 2 Rotation 3
Operations Food and Beverage Operations Front Office Operations Housekeeping Operations
Sales Hotel Operations New Business Development Relationship Management
Marketing Hotel Operations Marketing Communication eCommerce
Human Resources Hotel Operations Talent Development Talent Resourcing
Finance Hotel Operations Hotel Accounts Finance and Business
Support

5. “This program has truly opened many doors for
me. I was given the opportunities and the support
that I needed to put me on the fast-track to
becoming a leader.”
Joyce,
InterContinental
Hotels & Resorts

6. The Program
Become an effective team
leader through IHG’s leadership
Gain real world
development programs
experience in your
chosen field
Set business goals
that contribute
directly to the hotel
Be responsible for
managing a team

7. You will start off with an in depth orientation program where you’ll learn all
about our IHG Ways of Working and then commence your rotations, learning
how each department functions within the hotel to contribute to the overall
success of the business.
I-Grad Operations will see you working across the 3 key operational areas with
an additional remote location secondment embedded within the program to
provide additional insights and experiences across our hotel portfolio in region.
I-Grad programs within business functions will give you an initial rotation
within operations to understand the nature of your business support role and
will then provide work experience within a range of areas within your selected
business function.
Along the way you will be supported with a Senior Leader as your coach,
complete business focused projects within each rotation and experience learning
and development opportunities to build your leadership capability.

8. “Each rotation was fascinating. I got to see the
details of the entire hotel. It’s like a jigsaw puzzle.
You get to see what each individual piece looks
like, and then you see how it all fits together.”
Richard,
Crowne Plaza
Hotels & Resorts

9. “Each rotation was empowering. It not only gave me
responsibilities, but it also created opportunities
for me to work on a project that was linked to the
business success. This made me feel important,
like I was truly a contributing member of the team.”
Celine,
Holiday Inn
Hotels & Resorts

10. Room to have a great start
What we offer:
Competitive full time graduate salary and great benefits
Fast track development, building your leadership capability
Career progression into great leadership roles within our hotels and business
support functions
Two intakes a year, commencing February and August
What you need to be successful in your application:
I-Grad Operations: A recent Bachelor’s Degree or a recent Diploma or
Advanced Diploma in Hospitality
I-Grad Business Functions: A recent Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant associated discipline
Intellectual curiosity
Excellent interpersonal skills
Leadership qualities
Passion for the hospitality industry
Mobility to move to take up the program and mobility on completion of program
(relocation support provided )
What to do next?
Visit ihg.jobs
Create a profile
Search for Graduate Opportunities
Submit your application & your resume for the I-Grad Future Leaders program
For I-Grad August 2013 - Applications open 1 December 2012 and close 31 January 2013
For I-Grad February 2014 - Applications open 1 June 2013 and close 31 July 2013

11. “Each rotation was motivating. I began to
build relationships with my new team,
hone my skills in my area of interest, and
take on regular responsibilities.”
Hoc,
InterContinental
Hotels & Resorts

12. What do I need to do next?
Visit facebook.com/ihgcareers or scan this QR code:
Email contact: graduatesaustralia@ihg.com
graduatesnz@ihg.com
www.ihg.jobs