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Animal Care
Animal technicianDog groomerKennel workerPark wardenPet behaviour counsellorPet shop assistantRSPCA inspectorZookeeper
Animal careAnimal technicianAnimal welfare officerHorse physiotherapistVeterinary nurse Veterinary physiotherapistVeterinary surgeon
Animal health
Assistance dog trainerBee keeperCountryside officerDog handlerEcologistFarrierOrnithologistRiding holiday leaderZoologist
Related careersGamekeeperHorse groomJockeyRiding instructor
Sport & leisure
NOT a 9-5
Mon-Fri job
You need to be FIT andACTIVE
You mayhave to work
outdoors in ALL
weathers
You haveto be VERY
CARING
Fish farmerFarm managerFarm worker
Agriculture
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Art and Design
Advertising art directorArchitectComputer games designerExhibition designerFashion designerFurniture designerGraphic designerInterior designerProduct designer Set designerTextile designerWeb designer
DesignBlacksmithCabinet makerFloristGlass designerJewellery designer/makerLeather craftworkerPicture framerSignwriterStonemasonUpholstererVisual merchandiser
Craft and designAnimatorArtistIllustratorSculptorTechnical illustrator
Fine art
Art gallery curatorArt valuerArts administratorConservatorMuseum curatorPicture restorer
Looking after art
Art therapistHairdresserHE lecturerMake-up artistMarketing executivePhotographerProp makerTattoo artistTeacher
Other
You have to beVERY
creative
Getting work experience is
VERY important
There is a lot of
competition for jobs
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Biology
Dental nurseDentistDieticianDoctorHealthcare assistantMidwifeNurseOptometristParamedicPhysician associatePhysiotherapistSpeech therapist
Healthcare
Animal technicianBiochemistBiologistBiomedical scientistBiotechnologistClinical scientistForensic scientistGeneticistLaboratory technicianMicrobiologistPharmacologistResearch scientist (life sciences)Research scientist (medical)
Scientific research and lab work
Beauty therapistHairdresserElectricianElectronics engineering technicianFingerprint officerPlumberSterile services technicianTextile machinery technicianWater treatment worker
Practical jobs where science is useful
Science is useful for many jobs
All primary school teachers need a science
subject at GCSE
Clinical engineerHE lecturerScenes of crime officerSecondary school teacherSports scientistVeterinary nurseVeterinary surgeon
Other
BotanistEcologistNature conservation officerSoil scientistZoologist
Landbased and conservation
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Business
Admin assistantCar rental agentClerical assistantCivil Service executive officerDatabase administratorHotel reservations assistantHuman resources assistantIT support technicianPost office customer service assistantReceptionistSales assistantSecretary
AdministrationBrand managerBusiness managerBusiness development managerCharity fundraiserContact centre managerCustomer service managerEstate agentGP practice managerHealth and safety advisorHuman resources managerLegal executiveLogistics and distribution managerManagement consultantMarketing adviserNetwork managerOffice managerPayroll administratorProject managerPurchasing officerRetail managerRisk managerRoad transport managerSales representativeSystems analyst
Business services
AccountantAccounting technicianAuditorBank managerBanking customer service adviserBookkeeperCredit managerFinancial adviserFund managerInsurance brokerInsurance underwriterPensions adviserStockbroker
Finance
Maths is an important subject for
many jobs in business
Business and financial services are
an important part of the UK
economy
Companieslarge and small
and public services need staff with
admin and business skills
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Catering
BakerCake decoratorCatering managerChefKitchen assistant Mobile catering assistantRestaurant manager
CateringHotel managerHotel porterHotel receptionistRoom attendant
Hotel
BaristaBar personButcherContract catererCounter service assistantFood processing workerPublican/licenseeRestaurant managerSales assistantWaiter/waitress
Related careers
NOT a 9-5
Mon-Fri job
There are lots of jobs in catering and hospitality
You have to be a GOOD
team worker
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Chemistry
Dental nurseDentistDieticianDoctorMidwifeNurseOptometristParamedicPharmacistPhysiotherapistSpeech therapist
Healthcare
Food technologistMaterials scientistSports scientistTechnical brewerTextile technologist
Applied science and technology
Animal technicianBiochemistBiologistBiomedical scientistBiotechnologistChemical engineerChemical engineering technicianChemistEnvironmental chemistForensic scientistLaboratory technicianMicrobiologistPharmacologistResearch scientist (life sciences)Research scientist (medical)
Scientific research and lab work
All primary school teachers need a science
subject at GCSE Science is
useful for many jobs
Clinical engineerHE lecturerNuclear engineerPatent attorneyPolicy advisorScenes of crime officerSecondary school teacherSustainability consultantVeterinary nurseVeterinary surgeon
Other
Beauty therapistHairdresserElectricianElectronics engineering technicianFingerprint officerPlumberSterile services technicianTextile machinery technicianWater treatment worker
Practical jobs where science is useful
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Childcare
ChildminderFoster carerNannyNursery managerNursery nursePlay leaderSocial worker
ChildcareChildren’s nurseDental nurseEducational psychologistHealth visitorPaediatricianPlay therapistSchool nurseSpeech and language therapist
Healthcare
Early years teacherPrimary school teacherPrivate teacher eg dance, musicRiding instructorTeaching assistant
Teaching
SOME jobs are NOT
9-5Mon-Fri
jobs
You have to be PATIENT and very CARING
Work with childrenis VERY
demanding
Care assistantFamily support workerSocial worker
Social care
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Construction
Domestic or commercial energy assessorEstate agentHousing officerLand and property valuerLand surveyorLandscape architectMinerals surveyorPlanning and development surveyorProperty developerTown planner
Related JobsBricklayerCeiling fixerConstruction plant operatorDemolition operativeDrylinerElectricianGas mains layerGlazierJoiner or carpenterPainter and decoratorPlastererPlumberRoad workerRooferScaffolderShopfitterStonemasonTilerWindow fitter
Practical trades
Acoustics consultantArchitectArchitectural technicianBuilding control officerBuilding surveyorCivil engineerCivil engineering technicianConstruction manager EstimatorMechanical services engineerProject manager Quantity surveyorStructural engineer
Technical and management
Builderswanted for:
schools, hospitals,transport,
housing, shopping centres, factories
One of the biggest
industries in the UK
Some jobs will involve working outdoors
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Dance
Ballet dancerBallroom dancerChoreographerCircus performerContemporary dancerEntertainerMusical theatre performer
PerformingCommunity theatre workerDance/arts officerDance education specialistDance therapistDance movement psychotherapistJournalistTheatre stage manager
Related careers
Community dance practitionerDance lecturerDance teacherFitness instructorPilates instructor
Teaching
There is a lot of
competition for jobs
Dancers needlots and lots of
talent and training
SOME jobs are NOT
9-5Mon-Fri
jobs
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Design and Technology
Advertising art directorArt editorExhibition designerGraphic designerPackaging technologistProduct designer
Graphic design
Clothing alteration handClothing presserCostume designerFashion designerGarment technologistSewing machinistTailorTextile designer
Textiles
Bookbinder or print finisherCNC technicianElectricianFurniture restorerGlassmakerJoinerMachine operatorMachine printerMetal engraver Pre-press operatorSheet metal workerSignmakerUpholstererVehicle body repairer Wrought iron worker
Practical
Develop skills including
logical thinking, problem solving and research
Practical, hands-on and technician level
skills are in demand
These jobsinvolve either product design
and development or making and
mending things
Dental technicianOccupational therapistOrthotistProsthetistTeacher
With people
Aerospace engineerAerospace engineering technicianAutomotive engineerClinical engineerDesign engineerElectrical engineerElectronics engineering technicianErgonomistMaterials engineer
Engineering
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Engineering
Car manufacturing workerChemical plant process operatorCNC machinistElectroplaterFood packaging operativeFoundry mould makerManufacturing systems engineerProduction manager Production workerSheet metal workerStudio sound engineerWelding and sheet metal worker
Manufacturing
Aerospace engineerAutomotive engineerBuilding services engineerChemical engineerCivil engineerClinical engineerElectrical engineerElectronics engineerErgonomistMarine engineerMaterials engineerMechanical engineerMotorsport engineerNaval architectNuclear engineerStructural engineer
Design and developmentDomestic appliance service engineerEngineering maintenance technicianForklift truck engineerHeating and ventilation engineerLift engineerLocksmithMaintenance fitterMotor mechanicOffice equipment service engineerRailway engineering technicianSatellite engineerTelecoms engineerTextile machinery technician
Maintenance
There arejobs for all abilities:
operative, craft, technician and professional
Engineerswork in
transport, power, manufacturing,
electronics, communicationsand healthcare
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English
Administrative assistantBarristerCivil service executive officerInformation specialistLibrarianLibrary assistantLegal executiveManagement consultantSecretarySolicitor
Admin, business, legalActorDrama therapistProducerProgramme researcherScreenwriterScript writerTheatre directorTV presenter
Drama and theatre
Advertising account executiveAdvertising copywriterMarketing executivePublic relations officer
PR, marketing and advertising
Useful in everyday
life
Important for most
jobs
AuthorBook or magazine editorCopywriterDigital copywriterEditorial assistantJournalistLexicographerNewspaper editorProofreaderPublishing editorTechnical writerWeb journalist
Writing and publishing
ArchivistDrama teacherEnglish teacherPatent attorneyPrimary school teacherTeacher of English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)Translator
Other
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Food Preparation and Nutrition
Brewery workerFood process workerMeat process workerProduct/process development scientistProduction managerQuality managerTechnical brewer
ManufacturingBakerCake decoratorCatering managerChefKitchen assistantRestaurant manager
Hospitality and catering
BiochemistBiologistBiotechnologistFood scientistFood technologistLaboratory technician
Scientific
DieticianHome economistMarketing executiveNutritional therapistRetail managerTeacher
Other
Some of these are not 9-5 Mon-Fri
jobs
There arejobs for all abilities:
operative, craft, technician and professional
You need science
qualifications for someof these careers
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Geography
CartographerCommercial/residential surveyorCountryside officerEcologistFarm/estate managerNature conservation officerOceanographerPlanning and development surveyorRecycling officerTown planner
EnvironmentalAir traffic controllerForeign/travel writerFreight forwarderLogistics and distribution managerNavigator (naval)PilotTourism officerTransport plannerTravel consultant
Travel and transport
ClimatologistEnvironmental scientistGeographical information systems officerHydrologistMeteorologist
Scientific
Develop skills in writing, research
and judging evidence
Understand more about the world around us
Covers bothscience and humanities,
so it goes well with other subjects
Geography teacherInternational aid/development workerMarket researcher
Other
There is a growing need for people who
understand changes in the
climate
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Hairdressing andBeauty Therapy
ZC2(24)
Beauty consultantBeauty counter managerBeauty salon managerBeauty therapistBeauty therapy lecturerBody piercerComplementary therapistEyebrow expert/threaderImage consultantMassage therapistMake-up artistNail technicianTattooistSpa therapist
BeautyCruise shipsFreelanceHealth resortsHospitalsHotelsLeisure clubsSalonsSpasTV and film
Working in...
BarberHair colouristHair stylistHairdressing lecturerSalon managerTheatre wig-stylist and make-up artistTrichologistWigmaker
Hairdressing
Hairdressingand beauty
therapy is booming!Almost 250,000
people areemployed in over 35,000
salons
If you like hairdressing
you may also like to think about
beauty therapy orcomplementary
therapies
Good communication
skills are essential for hairdressing
and beauty therapy
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Health and Social Care
ChildminderFoster carerNannyNursery managerNursery nurseNursery teacherNursery workerPlayworker Teaching assistant
ChildcareAmbulance paramedicDental nurseDieticianHealthcare assistantHealth promotion specialistHospital receptionistMidwifeNurseOccupational therapistPallative care assistantPharmacy technicianPhlebotomistPodiatristSexual health adviser
Healthcare
Accommodation wardenCare assistantCounsellorDrug and alcohol workerFamily mediatorFamily support workerHousing assistant/officerProbation officerResidential support workerSocial workerSocial work assistantSubstance misuse outreach workerTenancy support workerYouth and community worker
Social care
You needscience
qualificationsfor some of
these careers
1,480,000people work in
adult social care
You have to be VERY
CARING
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History
ArchivistArchaeologistArt historianConservation officerGenealogistHeritage managerHistoric buildings inspectorHistory teacherMuseum curatorMuseum education officerProfessional historianUniversity history lecturer
Jobs directly related to history
BarristerCivil service administratorCostume designerInformation officerJournalistLibrarianPolitical researcher and adviserSolicitorTheatre/TV set designerTourism guideTV researcher
Jobs where history is useful
Learn to construct an
argument and assess
evidence
Developskills in
research, writing,presenting facts and an insight into the past
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ICT
Computer service and repair technicianHelpdesk professionalIT project managerIT support technicianNetwork engineerSystems architect
Computer systemsArchitectural technicianCAD technicianContact/call centre workerCustomer services adviserDesktop publisherDatabase administratorData entry clerkDigital marketing officerLibrary assistantPre-press operatorSocial media managerWeb editor
Using IT
E-learning developerForensic computer analystHardware designerICT consultantSystems analystSoftware developer
Developing ICT
Jobs using ICT will change
as technology continues to
develop
Over 90%of all jobs
will need someskills in ICT
ICT skils are now needed as part of
everyday life
ICT trainerICT teacher
TeachingAnimatorComputer games designerWeb designerWeb developer
Multimedia(music, graphics and video)
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Maths
ArchitectEconomistEngineers (all)MeteorologistOperational researcherPhysicistQuantity surveyorResearch scientist (maths)Software developerStatisticianSystems analystTeacher
Careers using highlevel maths include:
AccountantAccounts deskAccounting technicianActuaryAuditorBank managerBanking customer service adviserBookkeeperBusiness development managerCredit controllerFinancial adviserFund managerInsurance brokerInsurance underwriterInvestment bankerPayroll clerkPensions adviserRetail buyerSales representativeStockbrokerStock market traderSupply chain manager
Finance and commerce
Air cabin crewCall centre operatorCNC machinistConstruction craftspersonElectricianEngineering craftspersonReceptionistRestaurant managerSales assistantStock control assistantTeaching assistantWaiter
Good skills in numeracyrequired by:
Most jobs require some
ability in maths
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Media Studies
Advertising account executiveDigital marketing managerEvents organiserMarketing assistantMarket researcherMedia plannerPR officerWeb designerWeb developer
Commercial
CopywriterEditor - books, magazinesEditorial assistantJournalistPublishing editorResearch assistantScreenwriterWeb journalist
Writing and publishing
ActorAgentBroadcast journalistCamera operatorFilm and TV directorFilm and TV editorFilm and TV producerInteractive media designerPhotographerProduction assistantProgramme researcherRunnerStudio managerTV, film, video producerTV presenter
TV, film and video
Work experience can be very
useful
Media related
jobs are verypopular
You don’t NEED Media Studies to get into a media related job
NOT 9-5
Mon-Fri jobs
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Modern Languages
DiplomatImmigration officerInternational aid/development workerInterpreterJournalistLanguage specialist (MI5)Marketing executiveSales executiveTranslator
Admin and commerce
Air cabin crewFreight forwarderHotel managerHotel receptionistImporting and exportingLogistics and distribution managerTour guideTour managerTour operatorTravel representative
Transport, travel and tourism
HE lecturerPrimary or secondary teacherTESOL (Teaching English as a second language)
Teaching
Only 25%of the world’s
populationcan speak English
Speak anotherlanguageand take your skillsoverseas
Useful for jobs in
companies that have
offices overseas
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Motor Vehicle
Agricultural engineering technicianAuto electricianCar valetConstruction plant mechanicEngineering maintenance fitterFleet maintenanceFork lift truck engineerGlazierHeavy vehicle technicianLight vehicle technicianMechanical engineering technicianMotor vehicle body repairerMotor vehicle body repair operatorMotor vehicle breakdown engineerMotor vehicle fitterMotor vehicle parts personPaint technicianRail engineering technicianRail track maintenance workerTyre and exhaust fitter
Repair and maintenance
Car salespersonFabrication and weldingMotor vehicle parts personTransport services
Other
Automotive engineerMotorsport engineer
Design and development
There are jobs at
different levels but many are at technician
level
For manyof these jobs,
as well as having excellent practical
skills, you’ll also need to be good with people and havegreat customer
service skills
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Music
AgentEvent managerMarketing executiveMusic managerMusic programmerProducer (live events)PromoterRecord label managerTalent scoutTour manager
Music and business
Music directorProducer/engineer (music)Production managerRecording industry producerSound engineerSound technicianStudio manager
Music production
NOT Mon-Fri 9-5 jobs
You don’t have to be a performer
Band memberClassical musicianCommunity musicianComposerConductorLyricistPerformerSoloistSong writer
Musicians and singers
There is a lot of
competition for these
jobs
Music teacherMusic therapistMusical instrument repairerRiggerSales staffSinging coachVideo games composer
Other
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Performing Arts
Arts administratorBroadcast journalistCinematographerEntertainment agentLighting technicianProp makerRoadieSet designerSports commentatorTheatre manager
Arts industryActorStage managerTV presenterTV or film directorTV or film producerScreenwriterStunt performerTeacherWardrobe assistant
DramaChoreographerCircus performerDancerDance therapistEntertainerMusical theatre actor/dancerTeacher
Dance
ComposerDJLive sound engineerMusicianMusic promotions managerMusic therapistStudio sound engineerTeacher
Music
Good ifyou want to combine skills
and learn abouthow productions are developed
Performers need
talent, skillsand
determination
NOT 9-5 Mon-Fri
jobs
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Photography
Advertising and editorial photographerCorporate photographerFashion photographerPhotographic stylistPhoto journalistPress photographerUnit stills photographer
Media photography
Forensic photographerIndustrial photographerMedical photographerScientific photographerStaff photographer
Medical or scientific photography
Family portrait photographerSchool photographerWedding photographer
General practice
Digital imaging specialistImage sales executiveLaboratory managerLighting technicianMini lab operatorPhoto retail sales assistantPicture library assistantPrint finishing technicianTV or film camera operator
Related careers
NOT 9-5 Mon-Fri
jobs
There isa lot of
competition for these
jobs
To do thisyou shouldbe creative,patient and
have technical skills
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Physics
Acoustics consultantArchitectAudiologistErgonomistGeophysicist/field seismologistGeoscientistGeotechnicianMaterials scientistMedical physicistMeteorologistRadiation protection practitioner
Applied science and technology
Beauty therapistHairdresserElectricianElectronics engineering technicianFingerprint officerPlumberSterile services technicianTextile machinery technicianWater treatment worker
Practical jobs where science is useful
Civil engineerClinical engineerElectrical engineerElectronics engineerMaterials engineerMaterials technicianMechanical engineerMetallurgistNuclear engineerStructural engineer
Engineering
AstronautNanotechnologistPhysicistResearch scientist (physical sciences)
Scientific research and lab work
All primary school
teachers need a science subject at
GCSE
Science is useful for many jobs
HE lecturerJournalistPatent attorneySecondary school teacherSound engineerSystems developer
Other
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Religious Studies
Advertising account executiveArchitectHuman resources managerMarketing executivePublic relations officerSolicitor
In business
Advice workerCareers adviserCare assistantCommunity development workerPolice officerPoliticianProbation officerSocial workerYouth worker
With people
ArchivistHE lecturerJournalistLibrarianMinister of religion/religious leaderMuseum worker/curatorRE teacherTelevision presenter/researcher
Jobs requiring specialist knowledge
Understanding the beliefs and
values ofothers is useful
in lots of careers
Develop skills in researching
and problem-solving
Learn to understand
both sides of an argument and
to negotiate and resolve conflict
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Science
ArchitectEngineerFood technologistMaterials scientistMedical physicistSports scientistTechnical brewerTextile technologist
Applied science and technology
BotanistEcologistNature conservation officerSoil scientistZoologistVeterinary surgeon
Landbased and conservation
Dental nurseDentistDoctorHealthcare assistantMidwifeNurseOptometristParamedicPhysiotherapistSpeech therapist
Healthcare
Beauty therapistHairdresserElectricianElectronics engineering technicianFingerprint officerPlumberSterile services technicianTextile machinery technicianWater treatment worker
Practical jobs where science is useful
Animal technicianBiochemistForensic scientistLaboratory technicianMeteorologistPharmacologistPhysicistResearch scientist (life sciences)
Scientific research and lab work
Useful for many jobs
All primary school
teachers need science
GCSE
Also look at the Career
Ideas leaflets for Biology,
Chemistry and Physics
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Sport and Leisure
Leisure centre assistantLeisure centre manager LifeguardOutdoor activities instructorRiding holiday leaderYouth worker
LeisureCoachFitness instructorPersonal trainerSport and exercise psychologistSport and exercise scientistSports physiotherapist
Sport and fitness
AthleteCyclistEquestrianFootballerGolferRacing driverRugby playerSwimmerTennis player
Sport professional
You need science
qualifications for some of these jobs
Sport and leisure is big
business:over 320,000 people work in
this sectorHaving good
communication skills is
important
Talent andbeing a member
of a club is important for some of these
jobs
Football/sports agentJournalistMartial arts instructorPE teacherRefereeSport development worker
Other sport
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Clothing alteration handClothing presserDressmakerDry-cleanerPattern cutterPattern graderSample machinistSewing machinistTailor
Practical
Analytical textile technologistGarment technologistTechnical textiles designer
Scientific
Costume designerFashion design assistantFashion designerFootwear designerHat designer/millinerTextile designer
Design
Textiles
Leather technologistPhotographic stylistTeacherWardrobe assistant
Other
There is a lot of
competition for jobs
You need science
qualifications for some of
these careers
Getting work experience is
VERY important for some of these jobs
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Travel and Tourism
Airport baggage handlerAirline customer service agentAir cabin crewPurserResort representativeTrain conductorTravel agent/adviserTravel consultantTour guideTour operatorTour manager
TravelChefConciergeKitchen assistant/porterHotel managerHotel receptionistHousekeeperRestaurant managerWaiter
Hospitality
NOT Mon-Fri 9-5 jobs
Customer service skills
are very important
Museum assistantOutdoor activities/education managerTheme park attendantTourism development officerTourist guideTourist information centre assistantVisitor attraction general manager
Tourism
There is a lot of
competition for these
jobs