Careers in Tourism
1. For Lesson # 2, you drew the chart Fig 9.6 "The Components of the Tourist Industry" (page 233).
Name two areas from this chart that interest you for a possible tourism career.

Log on to the web herehttp://education.davidspencer.ca/geography/travel/careers

2. Visit the web site of the Discover Tourism web site from the Canadian Tourism Human Resource Council web site at <http://discovertourism.ca/en/interactive_zone/take_tourism_career_quiz/tourism_what_is_it_really_like>

a) Complete the online survey called "Tourism, What is it Really Like?". Read through the answers along the way.

b) Print out the last page and hand in.

c) Visit this page <http://discovertourism.ca/en/careers>
Select two (2) career titles that interests you.
Print out each page.
Underline the education requirements for each career.
Make notes on the following:

a) Career Title
b) Describe the tasks performed during a typical day on the job for this career.
c) Describe the skills needed for this job (see the "What does it take heading").
d) List the skills that you already have.
e) Describe the skills or training that you will need to acquire over the next few years if this career became your goal .
e List at least three places where you might find some more information about this career.
Hand in with this Unit.

d) Visit YMCA Employment Workshops page from the YMCA here: <http://www.ymcagta.org/en/get-a-job/help-you-find-job/emp-program-descriptions/index.html>

Write down a workshop description, date and time that interests you.

e) Select one and summarize a job search service link provided from the Peel District School Board page <http://www.peelschools.org/student/employment/employ.htm>

f) Write down the addresses for the two Job Skills for Youth locations from here <http://www.peelschools.org/student/employment/employ.htm>

 

Job Skills
Refer to your Textbook: Canada Travels: Issues and Destinations by Graham Draper, Wayne Andrew, Lew French, Ethel Johnston and Todd Pottle, Irwin Publishing-Thomson Nelson, Toronto, 2002, ISBN: 0-7725-2908-6

3. (page 55, ) According to this feature, what kind of skill is important to employers? Why? 4. (page 111, Fig 4.41) According to this feature, describe the skills necessary for dealing with information. 5. (page 145, Fig 5.52) Examine this job posting. List the skills required. What is the salary range for this job?

a) recognize and ....... (fill in the blank)
b) collaborate ....(fill in the blank).

7. (page 227) Georgian College in Barrie, Ontario offers a six semester diploma course in _______________________. (fill in the blank). If you are interested in Georgian College you can read more about their Tourism and Travel andTourism Management programs on the web.

8. (page 255) Executive positions in the tourism industry will grow in the following areas:

a) amusement.....(fill in the blank)
b) food and .....(fill in the blank)
c) hotels and.....(fill in the blank)
d) air.....(fill in the blank)

Volunteer Experience
Refer to the yellow handout sheet "Exploring Your Horizons" by Misener and Butler".
Answer the following questions in your notebook.

9. (page 1) List three possible volunteer activities for a special event that interest you.

10. (page 1) How could sending a thank-you card connect you to a future job? Explain.

11. (page 2) List three advantages of volunteering.

12. Describe two (2) situations in your life where you have volunteered.

Job Shadowing

13. (page 3) a) Define the term job shadowing. b) Name any career that your would you be interested job shadowing. How would you benefit from this experience? Explain. 14. (page 3) List three certification courses that would be helpful on your resume.

New Ways to Work
15. (page 4) Select and define three (3) work terms that are new to you.

16. (page 4) How has Internet impacted travel workers who help customers plan vacations? Explain.

17. Why would a travel and tourism worker today need to understand computers and the Interac banking system? Explain.

Questions # 1- 17
Thinking and Inquiry ___25 marks

Application ___20 marks

Covering Letter

19. Type a covering letter to a real company that would hire a person for the career you have selected in question # 17 above. Obtain the company address from the phone book or from the Internet. Make up the name of the boss you are writing to. Refer to the example below, the handout given in class on covering letters as well as Monster.ca. Hand in your covering letter along with your answers to the above questions.

Application ___20 marks

Tips for Writing Covering Letters

1. When applying for a job or exploring to see if there is a job opening, do some research about the company. A company needs an employee who is willing to meet their needs. Find out their needs, products and services. Find out about their goals, community service involvement and their treatment of employees. Research in the yellow pages, research on the Internet, ask friends and family who work at the company or arrange for a tour.

2. Always address your covering letter to a real person. Your research as outlined above will help you find the name of the manager or human resources person you will use to address your letter.

3. Express your passion for working, being organized and helping others. Let them know that you will bring your passion to the job site.

4. Ask for an interview. Create an intense sense of urgency for them to call you for an interview. Another company may hire you if this company doesn't act fast.

5. Your covering letter should only be one (1) page.

Sample Covering Letter Format

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