SERVICES SECTOR

The services sector is a diverse industry with a wide range of potential job opportunities. Some of which are trading and logistics, financial services, tourism, healthcare, education and creative services etc.

Job Descriptions
Many services are defined primarily in terms of the interpersonal relationship involved. Examples of this are found both in the rapidly expanding private service sector (security services or high-tech consultancy services, financial, accounting and management services) and in the more traditional public sector (social services, health and education services, etc.). In both these cases, information and communication play a vital role.

Personal Qualities
Many jobs in the services sector involve working closely with people, so having good communication skills are important. You also need to work well in a team. You may need to be able to control people, such as handling young children. Many of the jobs involve working shifts and working when most other people are not - for example, evenings, weekends and public holidays. You need to be able to work under pressure at times and a sense of humour helps.

Education Qualifications
A good general education is required. English and Maths are usually needed. Depending on which particular career in the services sector that you are interested in, quality passes in subjects like sciences or arts are essential.

Overall Key Skills
- knowledge skills;- technical skills;- interpersonal skills; and- flexibility and adaptability.