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Hospitality, leisure & tourism

FAQs

Do I need a hospitality, leisure or tourism qualification?

You can work in hospitality no matter what your background but further study might bring you faster results. Universities, colleges and training centres offer a huge range of valuable qualifications.

How competitive is it?

What are your chances of getting a graduate job in hospitality, leisure and tourism? Find out how competitive it is to work in the industry, at what level you can enter as a graduate and how to impress those employers.

How do I find a job?

If you’re thinking about getting a graduate job in hospitality, leisure and tourism but not sure how to apply, read on to discover what’s involved in the recruitment process.

How much will I earn?

Want to know your earning potential in hospitality, leisure and tourism? Discover more about the starting salaries, financial rewards and opportunities to climb the hospitality career ladder.

What are the main areas of work?

There are dozens of areas within hospitality, leisure and tourism, and hundreds of graduate job roles to choose from. You could be anything from a manager in a hotel to a marketing executive for an adventure tourism company.

What is hospitality, leisure and tourism?

Read this overview to get a taste for the hospitality industry. Find out the vital statistics: job opportunities, annual turnovers for different areas of work, employee figures and more.

What skills do I need?

If you want a graduate job in hospitality then you'll need to show off your skills to recruiters. Hospitality is all about working with people so soft skills are essential.

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