Careers in hospitalityLooking for jobs

There are many roles within hospitality. The type of job that will interest you will depend on a range of factors including lifestyle or career progression.

Part ofHospitality (CCEA)The hospitality industry

Looking for jobs

With so many job roles available within the hospitality industry, it is important that you carry out extensive and detailed research on your chosen career to ensure that you are making an informed decision.

There are a number of sources where research can be gathered when considering a career in hospitality industry.

Different ways of employment.
Various methods and sources used for finding a job.

Local newspapers

PositivesNegatives
  • Up to date and reliable.
  • Many newspapers are available to read for free in libraries.
  • May not have many jobs suited to young people.
  • Not free.
  • Can be expensive to place advertisements.
  • Restricted to jobs in the area.
Positives
Negatives
  • Up to date and reliable.
  • Many newspapers are available to read for free in libraries.
  • May not have many jobs suited to young people.
  • Not free.
  • Can be expensive to place advertisements.
  • Restricted to jobs in the area.

Trade magazines

PositivesNegatives
  • Up to date and reliable.
  • Jobs relating to the specific industry only will be advertised.
  • A range of local and international jobs will be included.
  • Not available in every shop/newsagents.
  • Not free
  • Can be expensive to place advertisements.
  • Employers may use other sources.
Positives
Negatives
  • Up to date and reliable.
  • Jobs relating to the specific industry only will be advertised.
  • A range of local and international jobs will be included.
  • Not available in every shop/newsagents.
  • Not free
  • Can be expensive to place advertisements.
  • Employers may use other sources.

Job centres

PositivesNegatives
  • Information can be up to date.
  • Can obtain additional advice.
  • Free service.
  • Can maintain profile for further guidance.
  • Wide range of jobs
  • Opportunity to develop skills relating to area of work.
  • Personal service- ask questions about the job.
  • May not be available in local area.
  • Careers office may not specialise in hospitality.
  • Information provided depends on knowledge of careers officer.
Positives
Negatives
  • Information can be up to date.
  • Can obtain additional advice.
  • Free service.
  • Can maintain profile for further guidance.
  • Wide range of jobs
  • Opportunity to develop skills relating to area of work.
  • Personal service- ask questions about the job.
  • May not be available in local area.
  • Careers office may not specialise in hospitality.
  • Information provided depends on knowledge of careers officer.

School or college sources

PositivesNegatives
  • Reliable and trustworthy source.
  • Easy to access and no cost involved.
  • Employers may ask if they can advertise job vacancies.
  • Use of teacher or tutor as a reference will encourage employers to make contact.
  • Will have arranged work placements so are known to employers.
  • May be limited in the number of businesses in contact with.
Positives
Negatives
  • Reliable and trustworthy source.
  • Easy to access and no cost involved.
  • Employers may ask if they can advertise job vacancies.
  • Use of teacher or tutor as a reference will encourage employers to make contact.
  • Will have arranged work placements so are known to employers.
  • May be limited in the number of businesses in contact with.
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