Holiday Rep

[HannahRichie]

I haven't long came back from holiday, And decided I really want to be an entertainment rep. but I have to wait another 2 years cause im still in school, so, I decided in the next 2 years I'm going to do things which would benefit me. And make my CV stand out more. Does anyone know any skills or anything that would benefit me to be a rep? Cause I read about it, and if you do not get in you have to wait 6 months to apply again. And I want to take a gap year. so it's going to be a kind of "then or never" type of thing. Any advice?

[spanner7853]

I'm not sure if you need to go to college to be a holiday rep? It would also be at your advantage if you spoke a foreign language or 2.

[spudqueen]

Apart from a language (important if you want to work abroad) then how about joining a drama group or dance group? I think both would benefit you if you want to work in entertainment.

[Reverandfunk]

And practice getting up in the middle of the night and travelling to the airport and never seeing sunshine :-)

Best thing you can do is be outgoing

[4getmenot]

any sports groups to show you're fit and yes dramas a good one. You dont have to go to college to be a rep at all. My mate has been one and she just used to work on the front desk at center parcs. But I guess you have to be very confident and a bit of a loony :-)

[Bob A Job]

I live in a tourist town, and all the reps i speak too do not enjoy the job.
The pay is rubbish, the hours are long. Everyone is always complaining about something and they really dont have a clue about anything in the town other than their job.

If you really want to do it go for it. but think it through and ask around before you jump in and change your life completely.

[HannahRichie]

thanks for the adivce everyone.
But I don't want it as a permanent job though Bob a Job.
Just for the summer when i take a gap year.

And btw, I think I might actually join a dance class :)

[Dee Sa]

learn Spanish if you can, it coves you for so many countries, innc US & Mexico.

[HannahRichie]

I done spanish for GCSE level.
:)

[dot.hawkes]

you need to practise starring in a mirror, smiling widely and saying these words
' I sympathise but I am only here 3 afternoons a week as I cover 4 other hotels but if you leave a message at reception i will contact you when i am next due here'