As you come to end of your degree, you're bound to have a lot of things on your mind. Between finishing your course, moving house, and finding work, how can you find time to develop your career? Where do you even look for graduate jobs, and how do you get them?
To answer these questions, and to save you some time, we've put together a quick list of links and tips to get you started.
1. Keep up with industry news to develop your commercial awareness. Understanding the latest changes in the sector that you're entering can be a huge advantage in applications and interviews. Some sources to follow include:
2. Search specialist job boards - not only to apply but also to discover possible career paths and roles that you might want to pursue in the future. Try browsing:
- Travel Weekly & The Caterer Jobs
- Campaign Jobs
- Association of Event Organisers
- The Hotel Employers Group
- Caterer.com
Also, try filtering the MyHub Jobs Board by 'hospitality, tourism, and events' to see employers that are specifically looking for students and graduates.
3. Join professional bodies for courses, events, seminars, networking, and more industry news. Though you will often have to pay for these memberships, many organisations offer lower rates to recent graduates. Examples include:
- Association of British Professional Conference Organisers
- Association of Independent Festivals
- Institute of Hospitality
- The Tourism Society
- Association of British Travel Agents
Lastly, don't forget to join Beckett Connect to keep up with other graduates, find a mentor, and receive graduate related news and opportunities.