RECR 270 Lecture 12: CH 12 The Career of the Future
6 Oct 2016
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A look ahead for commercial recreation & tourism: disagreement about what key trends exist. Projections/trends (see text: demographic, economic, workplace, social structure, activity, tourism, operational. Careers in commercial rec & tourism: background in programming/event mgmnt. , ldrshp. , comm. Sep. pro. ass. for diff. industries: professionalize members thru certification, continuing study, credential expectations. Have variety of skills/exper. in diff. industries: 2. Live under income level to withstand temporary setback. Some are better for entry-level/some better for career adv. Position yourself for future employment: utilize time in school, gain experience, improve pers. skills, do fieldwork/internships, gain skills thru courses, career skills in commercial rec/tourism. Diff. clientele w/ea. sector: adaptability to rapidly changing needs of customers/choices that drive bus, tech. skills/knowledge of part. industry, ability to connect wide range of tech. support systems that drive mktng, finance, op. , leisure exper. enhancement. Big-picture vision, creativity, attn. to detail, entrepreneurship/ initiative, patience, stability, placement skills: careers in the travel industry.
