Hospitality, leisure & tourism

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How do I get a job in hospitality, leisure and tourism?

Discover everything you need to know about graduate jobs in hospitality, leisure and tourism: how to find work experience, the skills and qualifications you need, the areas you can work in and more.

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Hospitality, leisure and tourism:   an ever-expanding industry offering varied work around the world – from running luxury hotels in Shanghai to leading treks in Snowdonia. It's a people business so enthusiasm and communication skills are key.

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Cover letters: the golden rules

A carefully-crafted covering letter can demonstrate your commitment to the job, primary motivation in applying and sparkling personality all in one letter - and make all the difference to a recruiter's decision to ask you in for interview.

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