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:
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Think points to encourage you to pause and reflect on what the topic means for you
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Reflection exercises to help you evaluate your own skills, attributes and strengths/weaknesses
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Industry insights to offer you a unique view into the industry you'll be working in
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Employer insights to provide you with real-world case examples from employers
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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!
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.
Title: The Tourism, Hospitality and Events Student's Guide to Study and Employability
Author: McDonald, Steve,Lupton, Katie,Lock, Deborah,Hunt, Abigail,Cade, Nicola,Everett, Sally
ISBN: 9781526436467
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Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
Publication Date: 2020-11-24
Number of Pages: 592
Weight: 1.1343 kg
