Job hunting decisions and tips
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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
Fabienne Rollandin, executive director of external relations at Swiss hospitality management school Glion, runs through the key competencies employers look for from graduates.
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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.
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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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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.
Internships and placements
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Getting a graduate job in hospitality: suitable work experience
The hospitality industry is awash with opportunities that will develop your knowledge and understanding of the sector.
Pay and progression
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Graduate salaries in the events industry
How much should you expect to be paid as a budding events management professional?
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How much will I be paid as a graduate in the travel industry?
How much should you expect to be paid as a graduate in the travel industry?
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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?
Areas of work
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Quick-service retail: area of work
Commercial awareness is key to developing new business in a graduate career in this fast-paced area.
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Conferences and events: area of work
Planning and organisational skills are vital for graduate career success in this area.
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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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Cruise liners: area of work
Get on board for a graduate career at sea.
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Tour operators: area of work
An interest in travel is a must for graduate tour operators.
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Entertainment and leisure: area of work
Make leisure your business and entertain the general public.
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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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Health and fitness: area of work
Graduate career prospects are healthy in this expanding sector.
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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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Heritage: area of work
In this graduate career, you'll safeguard sites of value for future generations.
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Hospitality services: area of work
Take on a graduate role that will help keep the hospitality industry running smoothly.
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Food service management: area of work
Plan and provide professional food services for a variety of organisations.
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Hotels: area of work
Hotel management opportunities for graduates can be found worldwide.
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Adventure tourism: area of work
From Aberystwyth to the Atacama, you can make an exciting graduate career in adventure tourism.
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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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Bars, clubs and pubs: area of work
You'll need great customer service skills for a graduate career in licensed retailing.
Job descriptions
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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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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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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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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, 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 through effective promotion and marketing campaigns.
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Heritage manager: job description
Heritage managers are responsible for conserving, managing and developing access to heritage sites such as historic buildings, landscapes, museums and ancient monuments.
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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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Courier/tour guide: job description
Couriers travel with groups of tourists on package tours to national and international holiday destinations, where they are responsible for every aspect of the holiday.
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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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Airline cabin crew: job description
Airline cabin crew are responsible for the comfort, safety and welfare of passengers travelling on aircrafts during flights to and from international and internal destinations.
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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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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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Interpreter: job description
Interpreters convert speech in one language to another, while translators perform a similar function with written text.
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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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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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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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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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Catering manager: job description
Catering managers are responsible for planning, administering and supervising an organisation's catering operations and services.
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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 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.