Thank you very much for your interest in the Vita Futura and Finance Futura Graduate Programs.

 The recruitment process for the Vita Futura and Finance Futura classes starting in 2012 looks as follows:

1. Applications are screened for suitable candidates
2. Suitable candidates are invited to take a set of online tests 
3. Candidates successfully passing the online tests are invited to attend a HUB Assessment Center taking place on a set date between January and March 2012 
4. Successful candidates are invited to participate in a two-day Assessment Center at one of our properties in Brussels in late March 2012
5. Candidates are notified if chosen as a VF/FF in April 2012
6. Selected candidates start VF/FF program in beginning of September 2012
    

All external applicants must meet all the below requirements to be considered:

- European, African or Middle Eastern nationality
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
- Fluent in English and at least one additional language
- Strong motivation to be part of the program
- Geographical flexibility to conduct the training in Europe, Africa or Middle East
- Positive “can-do” attitude
- Preferably some hospitality experience
- High energy level and passion for the industry!

All internal candidates should, before submitting their application, contact their Human Resources Department for further information on specific criteria.

If you fulfill all the above criteria, then please submit the following documents to HR.EAME@starwoodhotels.com :

- your curriculum vitae
- your motivation letter
- the Personal Information Sheet fully completed

Kindly note that it is NOT possible to reapply, if you have applied for either Finance or Vita Futura before and that we will only consider complete applications (CV, motivation letter and personal information sheet) for further recruitment steps.

IMPORTANT:

Please note that EU or EEA nationals, if successful, are not restricted to EU/EEA countries for placement as a Vita Futura/Finance Futura but can also be placed in one of our Africa or Middle East properties.

However, Africa and Middle East nationals, if successful, can only be placed in one of our Africa or Middle East properties due to visa restrictions in EU/EEA countries.

Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2012.

Good luck!

Your Vita Futura and Finance Futura Administrator

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"In the even stronger growing competition for talent, the expansion of the Best Practice Vita Futura program from the UK & Ireland to our EAME Division was something crucial for us going forward in the HR Strategy."

Martin Franck
Senior Vice President, Human Resources, Europe, Africa & Middle East.