Download full textERIC Number: EJ912038
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2011
Pages: 10
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Working Vacations: Jobs in Tourism and Leisure
Torpey, Elka Maria
Occupational Outlook Quarterly, v54 n4 p2-11 Win 2010-2011
Vacation jobs often mix work and play. For some, the job is their ticket to career happiness. The article's first section describes four jobs specific to entertainment and leisure: (1) cruise ship musician; (2) destination marketing manager; (3) resort activities director; and (4) river rafting guide. The second section helps a person decide if a vacation career is a good fit for him/her. The third section explains how to find and get these jobs. (Contains 8 online resources.)
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Musicians, Vacations, Marketing, Ecology, Employment Opportunities, Career Exploration, Careers, Occupational Information, Employment Potential, Training, Hospitality Occupations, Recreational Activities, Tourism, Travel, Job Search Methods, Job Application, Employment Qualifications, Information Sources
Bureau of Labor Statistics. Division of Information and Marketing Services, 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE Room 2850, Washington, DC 20212. Tel: 202-691-5200; Fax: 202-691-6235; e-mail: ooqinfo@bls.gov; Web site: http://www.bls.gov/ooq
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Alaska; Arizona; Dominican Republic; Texas; Washington
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