Events, tourism and hospitality are sought after career sectors. But so wide and varied that there isn’t one single port of call to see what jobs are available. To ensure you don’t miss any opportunities, it is critical to spread your method of searching as recruiters use a number of platforms.
Newspapers are often overlooked – but both broadsheets and tabloids advertise jobs as do local papers. Most industry journals and magazines also feature a job section (both digital and hard copy).
National Press
Industry Journals
On-line job sites are great for displaying a wide range of roles across a large search area but do remember that competition for jobs is high. And these sites use algorithms to sift through CV’s which means you need to craft your CV very carefully to ensure it makes it to the top of the pile.
General Job Sites
Industry related on-line sites
Social media can be a good friend when job searching. LinkedIn for example can be set to show employers that you are job seeking and you are then notified of available jobs matching your profile. If you want to avoid your CV being run through the algorithm process, you may find it more effective to apply directly to the organisations rather than through the site.
Networking in existing and wider circles will be more valuable than ever. Many organisations prefer to recruit people who come recommended. Even if you are a newcomer to the industry, consider attending industry events. Allow yourself to be curious about what’s out there and learn from people already doing the job.
Increase your personal brand exposure through digital means is another good way to get ahead of the crowd. Start writing about things you care about and that will be of value to others. Write authentically and often, use hashtags and, tailor these around relevant brand names. This is a great way to get firms interested in you.
Volunteering is a great way to demonstrate your skills in different environments and can also open up opportunities that you might not have considered. Clearly you need to manage this from a time perspective as your focus is on searching for paid work and this can be a job in itself!
Job Centre Plus offers a range of support helping you find a job. To find a list of their offices visit the Job Centre Plus website
Recruitment agencies should definitely feature on your list as they are highly skilled at being able to help you pull out your transferable skills and they often have vital background information on the companies they work with, which is helpful for you at the interview stage. As well as registering with specialist agencies, it’s also worth registering with more general recruiters local to you to ensure you are exposed to corporates as well as agencies. Although not exhaustive, below is a selection of hopefully relevant agencies to get you started.
Specialist Events Recruitment Agencies
Specialist Hospitality Recruitment Agencies
Berkeley Scott
(offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester)
Temporary Recruitment
Phone: 020 7268 6264
E-mail: londontemp@berkeley-scott.co.uk
Permanent Recruitment
Phone: 020 7268 6333
E-mail: londonperm@berkeley-scott.co.uk
JWR
(Offices in Birmingham, London, Salisbury, Exeter)
Telephone: 0203 7909750
Email: office@jwrecruitment.co.uk
Evolve Hospitality
(Offices in London, the Midlands, the South, Hertfordshire)
Telephone: 020 73971273
Email: cv@evolvehospitality.co.uk
Specialist Tourism/Travel Recruitment Agencies
Progressive Travel Recruitment
(Offices in London, Manchester, Scotland)
Telephone: 0203 490 4746
Email: london@progressivetravelrecruitment.com
