Job hunting decisions and tips
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The key graduate employers in hospitality, leisure and tourism
Whether you want to work for a world-renowned hotel chain or end up running your own pub, there’s a range of graduate employers out there with plenty to offer.
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How do I get a job in hospitality, leisure and tourism?
Discover everything you need to know to start a graduate career in hospitality, leisure and tourism, from how to find work experience to the salary you could earn in a graduate role.
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Graduate employers who recruit students with 2.2s: the hospitality, leisure and travel sector
The hospitality, leisure and travel sector is full of employers who don’t require a 2.1. Relevant work experience is often much more important to employers in these industries.
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Top ten tools for getting a graduate job in the hospitality industry
This overview of the key competencies hospitality employers look for explains the skills you'll need to show evidence of in your graduate job applications.
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Choosing the right employer for your graduate career in hotel management
Not all hotel management graduate jobs are the same. Be sure to maximise your chances of securing a position by thinking in advance about the work you'd like to do and the kind of hotel you'd like to work for.
Internships and placements
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Work experience for travel and tourism careers
You don’t need to leave the UK to get work experience in the travel industry. There are plenty of ways to develop the skills needed for travel and tourism jobs during your degree, whatever you’re studying.
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Essential work experience for graduate careers in hospitality
The hospitality industry is awash with opportunities that will develop your knowledge and understanding of the sector.
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Eight top skills for travel and tourism careers
The skills needed for jobs in the travel industry can be developed anywhere, including closer to home. Discover what these are and why they are valued by employers.
Pay and progression
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What salary can I expect from a graduate hospitality job?
The hospitality sector is very varied, so what's the range of graduate salaries on offer?
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Graduate salaries in the events industry
How much should you expect to be paid as a budding events management professional?
Areas of work
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Visitor attractions: area of work
In a graduate career working on visitor attractions, you could play a part in attracting tourism to the UK and supporting regional economies.
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Bars, clubs and pubs: area of work
You'll need great customer service skills for a graduate career in licensed retailing.
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Entertainment and leisure: area of work
Make leisure your business and entertain the general public.
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Health and fitness: area of work
Graduate career prospects are healthy in this expanding sector.
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Hotels: area of work
Hotel management opportunities for graduates can be found worldwide.
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Public sector catering: area of work
In a graduate career in public service catering, you could provide a service to doctors, patients, pilots or policemen.
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Restaurants: area of work
The UK restaurant industry has a lot to offer job hunting graduates, with plenty of employers to choose from and the possibility of setting up your own business.
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Tour operators: area of work
An interest in travel is a must for graduate tour operators.
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Travel agents: area of work
Help customers book the holidays they want in a graduate career as a travel agent.
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Adventure tourism: area of work
From Aberystwyth to the Atacama, you can make an exciting graduate career in adventure tourism.
Job descriptions
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Travel agent: job description
Travel agents are responsible for helping members of the public select and organise their ideal holiday on a limited budget.
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Museum/gallery exhibition officer: job description
Museum/gallery exhibition officers are responsible for planning and organising permanent or travelling exhibitions, publicity events and promotional activities such as talks and workshops.
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Sports coach: job description
Sports coaches/instructors help children and adults to realise their potential in a sporting discipline through the provision of instruction, advice and encouragement.
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Fitness centre manager: job description
Fitness centre managers are responsible for every aspect of the day-to-day management of centres dedicated to physical fitness.
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Outdoor pursuits manager: job description
Outdoor pursuits managers are responsible for every aspect of the day-to-day management of centres dedicated to providing instruction on a variety of outdoor activities including horse riding, mountaineering, caving, cycling and water sports.
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Sports development officer: job description
Sports development officers are responsible for generating interest and increasing participation in sports by running initiatives that inspire people to take part.
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Herbalist: job description
Herbalists treat a variety of physical conditions, illnesses and allergies through the holistic use of plants in conjunction with medical knowledge.
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Amenity horticulturist: job description
Amenity horticulturists are responsible for designing, creating and managing a variety of leisure, recreational and garden areas such as woodlands, country parks, historic gardens, cemeteries and botanic/public gardens.
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Tour guide: job description
Tour guides accompany groups of visitors to tourist attractions, whether on day trips or longer visits, and give them information and insights that help them make the most of the experience.
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Curator: job description
Curators are responsible for assembling, cataloguing, managing and presenting/displaying artistic and cultural collections.
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Heritage manager: job description
Heritage managers conserve, manage and provide access to heritage sites such as historic buildings, landscapes, museums and ancient monuments.
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Airline cabin crew: job description
Airline cabin crew are responsible for the comfort, safety and welfare of passengers travelling on aircrafts during short-haul and long-haul flights.
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Tour operator: job description
Tour operators are responsible for organising and preparing holiday tours. They follow trends in the popularity of destinations and packages, and adjust company plans accordingly.
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Hotel manager: job description
Hotel managers are responsible for managing employees and for planning, marketing , coordinating and administering hotel services such as catering and accommodation facilities.
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Aromatherapist: job description
Aromatherapists treat a variety of physical conditions, illnesses and psychological disorders with essential aromatic oils that are extracted or distilled from flowers, trees, spices, fruits or herbs.
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Tour/holiday representative: job description
Tour/holiday representatives look after groups of tourists staying at resorts, where they are responsible for every aspect of their holiday.
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Interpreter: job description
Interpreters convert speech in one language to another, which can include sign language.
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Public house manager: job description
Public house managers are responsible for overseeing the running and profitability of pubs and for managing their employees.
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Tourism officer: job description
Tourism officers are responsible for promoting tourism and devising tourist development initiatives/campaigns with the aim of generating and increasing revenue.
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Leisure centre manager: job description
Leisure centre managers are responsible for every aspect of the day-to-day management of centres dedicated to sports, leisure, health and fitness.
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Catering manager: job description
Catering managers are responsible for planning, administering and supervising an organisation's catering operations and services.
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Tourist information manager: job description
Tourist information managers and officers manage services that promote and supply information to the general public about local and regional visitor attractions, accommodation, transport, amenities and events.
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Museum education officer: job description
Museum education officers forge links between visitors and museums and encourage learning through formal or informal education, marketing and publicity.
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Restaurant manager: job description
Restaurant managers are responsible for overseeing the efficient running and profitability of restaurants and for managing their employees.
