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Hospitality, leisure & tourism

Applications & interviews for this sector

Can filling in an application form be fun?

Application forms can seem like entry forms to an alien planet at first, so these little pointers are here to give you a head start.

Perfect interview preparation

Interviews are like icebergs: there’s a lot more to them than meets the eye. The little bit on top is what happens in the room, while the big bit down below is the solid preparation that you have done before the interview. If you don’t do your preparation, you won’t have a solid base, and you might find yourself tipped headfirst into the freezing water of unemployment!

Impressing at interview

You’ve got your foot in the door, now use these interview tips to make sure you seal the deal for a perfect graduate job in hospitality, leisure and tourism.

Know what recruiters want

Employers in the hospitality, leisure and tourism industries all look for similar skills - so make sure that you are able to demonstrate them. From communication skills to teamwork and enthusiasm, you'll need to ensure that your applications hit the mark every time...

Write first-class hospitality applications

For every job in the hospitality, leisure and tourism sector, there will be selection criteria on which employers judge applications. It’s important to know how to present your skills and experience to prove that you’ve got what it takes for the job.

Advice from individual recruiters