Careers Advice

If you have any questions about working in tourism, travel, catering or hospitality, then please visit our website:

www.workintourism.co.uk

The following organisations can provide additional advice on careers and qualifications:-

Connexions
Careers information and advice for young people aged 13 – 19.
Freephone 0800 923 0323
Website: www.connexionswest.org.uk

nextstep
Advice on learning and work for people aged 20 or over.
Freephone 0800 923 0323
Website: www.nextstep.org.uk

Grad South West
The official website of Higher Education in the South West. Features graduate jobs throughout the South West.
Website: www.gradsouthwest.com

Graduate Careerline
Provides free careers advice to graduates.
Tel: 0117 928 8149 (Thurs, 3pm-8pm)

Prospects
Detailed descriptions of thousands of jobs. Aimed at graduate jobseekers, but helpful if you're deciding which course to do at university or college.
Website: www.prospects.csu.ac.uk

The Disabled Graduates Careers Information Service (Skill)
Tel/Minicom: 0800 068 2422
Website: www.skill.org.uk

Job Profiles

Learn Direct Job Profiles
Learn Direct has a database of over job profiles for a wide range of jobs in sport, leisure and tourism.
www.learndirect.co.uk

Jobs 4 U Careers Database
Connexions have compiled a careers database which has a wide range of job profiles.
www.connexions-direct.com/jobs42

Other Resources

Most libraries have a good range of “How to . . .” and “Working In . . . “ books (that give advise on getting jobs in various industries) and books on working abroad.