The Aspire Guide - Flipbook - Page 42
The Civil Service runs internship programmes for eligible first, second and final year university students. If
you’re applying to these internships or the Fast Stream graduate scheme, upReach offers free personalised
support for all stages of the application, including 1-to-1 coaching calls, exclusive application resources,
practice tests and mock assessment activities. Apply now at aspire.upreach.org.uk/register
Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism
In this industry, you can work in a range of environments, in both head office and front-ofhouse roles. If you have great people and customer service skills, play to your strengths in
a hands-on, customer-facing role. If you’d prefer to work behind the scenes, graduates are
needed in a variety of head-office functions including administration, finance, IT, marketing,
HR and sales. If you’re up to the challenge of combining the two then general management
jobs are widely available. When researching careers you’ll likely see some crossover with other sectors.
For example, with healthcare (sports physiotherapy), hospitality and events management (hotel careers),
media and internet (sport or travel journalism), teacher training and education (PE teaching) and transport
and logistics ( jobs in passenger services).
What they’re looking for:
You don’t need a degree, instead employers stress the importance of relevant work experience. It’s a
similar story if you want to work as a holiday rep. Degree qualifications aren’t always essential; it’s
more important for you to possess the essential soft skills such as communication, time management,
customer service, and cultural awareness.
Salary expectations:
Typical graduate salary: £19,000-£26,000
Potential salary (after five years experience): £30,000-£45,000
Top earners (10-15 years experience): £50,000-£100,000+
HR
Human Resources ensure that roles are recruited for appropriately, matching people’s skills
and experiences with the roles available. They also work to solve disputes and develop their
teams through learning and development.
What they’re looking for:
You don’t need a degree to work within HR, however, there are some vital skills you need to be successful
in this role. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills to get the most from your
team, as well as showcasing examples of leadership and teamwork skills.
Salary expectations:
Typical graduate salary: £19,000-£26,000
Potential salary (after five years experience): £27,000-£36,000
Top earners (10-15 years experience): £75,000-£100,000+
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