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Hospitality, leisure and tourism: graduate career basics

From restaurants to cruise ships, and fitness clubs to tourism centres – hospitality is a graduate career sector with great variety. Read on to get a taste for the leisure industry and find out where there’s a graduate job for you.

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Opportunities for graduate careers in hospitality, leisure and tourism

You could be anything from a manager in a hotel to a marketing executive for an adventure tourism company. There are many different areas of work in this sector, and you could start your graduate career in any one of them.

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Do I need special qualifications for a graduate job in hospitality, leisure or tourism?

Hospitality, leisure and tourism is a career for graduates from any degree background. For fast progression in your graduate job, consider further study.

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What essential skills are needed for graduate jobs in hospitality, leisure and tourism?

Soft skills are essential for a graduate job in hospitality, leisure or tourism. Team work, communication and negotiation skills are particularly important for graduates.

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How do I find a graduate job in hospitality, leisure or tourism?

The graduate recruitment process in hospitality, leisure and tourism is as diverse as the sector itself. From formal graduate schemes and assessment centres to CV applications and one-on-one interviews, read on to find out what to expect from the graduate employer of your choice.

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Are graduate careers in hospitality, leisure and tourism competitive?

Hospitality, leisure and tourism is a popular graduate career choice but recruitment tends to be steady and ongoing. Work experience will help to set you apart from the crowd and get you a graduate job.

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How much do graduate jobs in hospitality, leisure or tourism pay?

Graduate starting salaries in hospitality, leisure and tourism are quite varied. The median graduate starting salary for hotel and catering groups is £17,000. Career and progression is often quick for graduates.

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