The Tourism, Hospitality and Events Students Guide to Study and Employability

A new, 'one-stop-shop' textbook with everything needed for first year skills modules taken by tourism, events and hospitality students.

This essential companion will guide you on your journey throughout your studies in tourism, hospitality and events management, from starting your university or college programme, to developing the essential skills needed for successful study and employment, to ensuring you perform well in assessments, through to applying for and securing a graduate level job and entering the workplace.

Highly practical and accessible, chapters include:

• Think points to encourage you to pause and reflect on what the topic means for you
• Reflection exercises to help you evaluate your own skills, attributes and strengths/weaknesses
• Industry insights to offer you a unique view into the industry you ll be working in
• Employer insights to provide you with real-world case examples from employers

• Student insights to show you different perspectives experienced by your peers
  Written by experts in the field, this friendly guide will provide you with everything you need to succeed and support you along every step of the way through your studies and into industry!

  Autorentext

  Sally is Professor of Business Education and Vice Dean (Education) at King s Business School, King s College London. Sally was previously a Deputy Dean at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) and led their work on inclusive learning and teaching. She is a National Teaching Fellow and a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Before her time at ARU, Sally was the Head of Department for tourism and marketing at the University of Bedfordshire, and previously worked for a large heritage visitor attraction in Bristol. Sally s research interests include cultural tourism and inclusive education. Publications include Food Tourism: Principles and Practices with Sage Publications and numerous articles on tourism, community resistance and inclusive teaching.

  Klappentext

  A new, 'one-stop-shop' textbook with everything needed for first year skills modules taken by tourism, events and hospitality students.

  Inhalt

  Section A: Study Skills for Tourism, Hospitality and Events
  Chapter 1: The value of a university education
  Chapter 2: Typical teaching methods and approaches
  Chapter 3: Researching tourism, hospitality and events
  Chapter 4: Finding sources and academic reading
  Chapter 5: Academic writing and referencing
  Chapter 6: Assessments: written course work and examinations
  Chapter 7: Assessments: presentations (group and individual)
  Chapter 8: Critical thinking and questioning what you are reading
  Chapter 9: Digital literacy and the application of ICT
  Chapter 10: Reflective thinking
  Chapter 11: Time management
  Section B: Personal Development and Employability Skills
  Chapter 12: Employability: developing skills for work and life
  Chapter 13: Communication and interpersonal skill development
  Chapter 14: Body talks: body language and non-verbal communication
  Chapter 15: Team-working and leading others
  Chapter 16: Languages and cultural sensitivity
  Chapter 17: Social responsibility and sustainability awareness
  Chapter 18: Project Management
  Chapter 19: Problem Solving and Creativity
  Section C: Gaining work experience
  Chapter 20: Graduate employment in tourism, hospitality and events
  Chapter 21: Work Placements and internships
  Chapter 22: Volunteer opportunities and part time work
  Section D: Career planning and preparation
  Chapter 23: Successful transition into the world of work
  Chapter 24: Understanding the selection process
  Chapter 25: Social media and your job search
  Chapter 26: Personal branding: 'brand me'
  Chapter 27: Effective networking
  Chapter 28: Postgraduate studies and the route towards an academic career
  Section E: Securing and entering employment
  Chapter 29: CVs
  Chapter 30: Application forms and covering letters
  Chapter 31: Selection interviews
  Chapter 32: Psychometric tests
  Chapter 33: Assessment and recruitment centres
  Section F: Your own way? Entrepreneurship and future opportunities
  Chapter 34: Developing ideas and concepts for a new business
  Chapter 35: Emergent opportunities and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
  Chapter 36: Conclusion