Sweta Chand, is a young and vibrant human resource executive, managing the end to end recruitment and talent acquisition of Sheraton and Westin Resorts on Denarau Island, Nadi.
Ms Chand comes from a very strong career and education-driven family background. “Both of my parents worked in respectable roles within the aviation industry,” she said.
Part of her journey before arriving at Sheraton involved building a strong character in life. “This level of dedication gave me the inspiration to pursue a career within the field of tourism and management.
“Growing up and being heavily influenced by both my parents who worked in aviation, my dream was also to work in aviation, in a management role.”
Ms Chand was mainly inspired by her mother who worked for Fiji Airways.
“My mum is my role model, mentor and source of strength. She inspired me to study hard to pursue my dreams.
“Before my journey began with the Sheraton community, I took active steps to complete my degree in Human Resource Management from the Fiji National University.”
She later joined Air Terminal Services. “With determination, encouragement from my mum and support from my fellow associates, I spent the early part of my career understanding the tricks and trade of professional administrative journey.
“As time passed and seeing hotels reopening, I applied, was interviewed and successfully started as the youngest intern in the human resource department –at “The Beating Heart of Fiji” – The Sheraton Fiji Golf and Beach Resort.
Ms Chand said her role allowed her to work with organisation leaders, identify talent needs and plan recruitments.
“Being an intern 12 months ago to mentoring interns today gives me immense satisfaction.
“Among my many learnings is, having a coach and mentor and the right attitude, takes one far in what they would want to achieve.
Ms Chand loves to inspire young people to pursue their dreams and to those who are feeling little low she says – keep pushing.”
“To my many coaches and mentors, thank you for believing in me and providing the right guidance.”
