Love Travelling?, What Can You Do With the Tourism Management Degree?

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If you imagine yourself becoming a tourist more than anything else, you are at the right place! For today's blog, we gathered some employment data for those graduating with the Tourism and Management degree. Though this programme might not be a popular choice among Thai and other Asian students, a lot of them find themselves very successful and happy with their work... 💰😃

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Work Options

Directly related to the degree

  • Travel Manager
  • Tourist information Centre manager
  • Tourist Information Center representative
  • Travel Agency Manager

giphy-2.gifIndirectly related to the degree

  • Customer Service Manager
  • Event Organizer
  • Hotel Manager
  • Marketing Executive
  • Outdoor activities/outdoor education manager

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One thing to keep in mind is that many employers accept all professional graduates for a job application, so do not limit your job options only to the lists above. 😆

Work Experience

It is easy to find part-time job opportunities in the tourism industry in the UK, especially if you live in London. This is because the UK has a lot of attractions, which makes it easy for you to arrange your schedules according to your school timetable. If you are young and want to experience new jobs, volunteer service is also a good opportunity to gain those experience.😎

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You can also consider going on a vacation abroad. Travelling can broaden your cultural knowledge and language skills, expanding their thinking and experience.

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In short, finding some experiences in the industry before graduation is important and could be done easily as long as you are determined. These experiences will be beneficial in your job search later. 💪🏼

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Employer

The tourism industry includes a lot of sub-sectors, including retail tourism, currency exchange, tourism operators, tourism bureau. It also includes attractions such as aviation, railways, waterways, museums, theme parks, zoos and ruins.

A variety of accommodation services also belongs to this category, including hotels, hotels, holiday parks. Meetings and events related to the hotel also provide a large number of jobs throughout the year.

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Employment Data of Tourism Management Graduates

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According to the survey, the top four positions that fresh tourism and management graduates work as are conference and exhibition managers, event planning, marketing, and travel agencies.

Your Resume and Skills

Graduates of Tourism Management need to understand the tourism industry product and structure.🗼

These skills are important in the tourism management industry:

  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving problem-solving ability
  • Communication skills, with a strong customer focus
  • Customer-centric strong communication skills
  • Basic computer skills
  • Ability to research
  • Presentation skills

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If you want to apply for jobs in the UK but don't know where to start, contact GoUni now! We help students polish their CVs, cover letters, apply for jobs, prepare for interviews and so on. ❣️ Email: admin@gouni.co.uk