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The retail and hospitality industries require a wide range of interpersonal skills and qualities, which you will have been developing throughout your time at school. If you enjoy working with people, you might be suited to a career in retail and hospitality. Sixth Form is a time to look into these industries in more depth.
A career in retail and hospitality is compatible with an interest in Business Studies and working with others.
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Should do
Use UCAS and Unifrog to research the different careers related to retail and hospitality, and the different pathways into your chosen career.
Use UCAS and Unifrog to research the grades you need to study science.
Visit the Success at School pages on retail and hospitality to discover more about these industries.
Regularly check the careers google classroom for any retail and hospitality related opportunities, such as online university lectures or workshops
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Could do
Mentor younger students in a related subject, such as Business Studies or Textiles, as one of your Super Curricular activities - this will demonstrate your interest and enthusiasm to potential universities and employers. Speak to your teachers about this.
Start a Business club for your peers or younger students.
Develop commercial awareness by researching the business you wish to work in, the sectors you work with, and the key business issues.
Undertake work experience in a relevant environment, such as a shop or cafe, to demonstrate your interest in retail and hospitality.
Attend lecture series in school related to retail and hospitality.
Listen to a relevant podcast, such as those available on Retail Customer Services
Read books, magazines or journals around retail and hospitality, such as Big Hospitality.
University guidance videos
University guidance videos
An introduction to studying university courses in Travel and Tourism. Featuring Teesside University.
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