A new, ¿one-stop-shop¿ textbook with everything needed for first year skills modules taken by tourism, events and hospitality students.

Section A: Study Skills for Tourism, Hospitality and EventsChapter 1: The value of a university educationChapter 2: Typical teaching methods and approachesChapter 3: Researching tourism, hospitality and eventsChapter 4: Finding sources and academic readingChapter 5: Academic writing and referencingChapter 6: Assessments: written course work and examinationsChapter 7: Assessments: presentations (group and individual)Chapter 8: Critical thinking and questioning what you are readingChapter 9: Digital literacy and the application of ICTChapter 10: Reflective thinkingChapter 11: Time managementSection B: Personal Development and Employability SkillsChapter 12: Employability: developing skills for work and lifeChapter 13: Communication and interpersonal skill developmentChapter 14: Body talks: body language and non-verbal communicationChapter 15: Team-working and leading othersChapter 16: Languages and cultural sensitivityChapter 17: Social responsibility and sustainability awarenessChapter 18: Project ManagementChapter 19: Problem Solving and CreativitySection C: Gaining work experienceChapter 20: Graduate employment in tourism, hospitality and eventsChapter 21: Work Placements and internshipsChapter 22: Volunteer opportunities and part time workSection D: Career planning and preparationChapter 23: Successful transition into the world of workChapter 24: Understanding the selection processChapter 25: Social media and your job searchChapter 26: Personal branding: 'brand me'Chapter 27: Effective networkingChapter 28: Postgraduate studies and the route towards an academic careerSection E: Securing and entering employmentChapter 29: CVsChapter 30: Application forms and covering lettersChapter 31: Selection interviewsChapter 32: Psychometric testsChapter 33: Assessment and recruitment centresSection F: Your own way? Entrepreneurship and future opportunitiesChapter 34: Developing ideas and concepts for a new businessChapter 35: Emergent opportunities and the Fourth Industrial RevolutionChapter 36: Conclusion