| Description |
1 online resource (xiii, 342 pages) : illustrations. |
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| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Series |
Careers in--
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Careers in--
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Contents |
Publisher's note -- Editor's introduction / Michael Shally-Jensen -- Administrative support manager -- Bartender -- Bellhop/Bell captain -- Bus driver -- Cook/Chef -- Cosmetologist -- Counter & rental clerk -- Event planner -- Fitness trainer & instructor -- Flight attendent -- Florist -- Food service manager -- Gaming services operator -- Gardener & groundskeeper -- Health & fitness center manager -- Hotel/motel manager -- Housekeeper -- Interior designer -- Pilot -- Property & real estate manager -- Recreation program director -- Reservation & ticket agent -- Taxi driver & chauffeur -- Travel agent -- Waiter/waitress -- Appendix A : Holland code -- Appendix B : Bibliography. |
| Summary |
This new career-focused title explores career paths in the growing fields of hospitality and tourism. Written for high school and undergraduate students, this series will help students explore their futures, and set goals in these exciting and growing fields. This title examines 20 occupations in hospitality and tourism which encompasses the management, marketing and operations of restaurants, lodging, attractions, recreation events and other travel related services. Careers covered in the text include Chef, Cosmetologist, Fitness Trainer, Florist, Gardener, Hotel Manager, Interior Designer, Pilot, Sailor, Travel Agent, and many more. Chapters provide an inside-look at the career options within a particular profession, including: Overview: Sphere of Work; A Day in the Life; Work Environment: Physical, Human, Technological; Education & Training: Schooling, Licensing, Adult Job Seekers; Earnings & Advancement; Areas with the Highest Employment Levels; Employment Outlook; Associations & Business Contacts to Jumpstart Networking; Plus Famous Firsts, Occupation Specialties, Skills & Abilities, Fun Facts; Conversations with Real Professionals, including "What I Wish I Had Known"--Publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Hospitality industry -- Vocational guidance.
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Hospitality industry -- Vocational guidance. |
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Tourism -- Vocational guidance.
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Tourism -- Vocational guidance. |
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Shally-Jensen, Michael, editor.
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| Added Title |
Careers in hospitality and tourism |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Careers in hospitality & tourism. Ipswich, Massachusetts : Salem Press, a division of EBSCO Information Services, Inc. ; Amenia, NY : Grey House Publishing, [2014] 9781619254770 (OCoLC)873599320 |
| ISBN |
9781619254787 (electronic book) |
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1619254786 (electronic book) |
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9781619254770 |
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1619254778 |
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