Travel agents book business and leisure travel for customers. On a day to day basis they may talk to customers to understand their needs, help customers find a suitable package holiday or plan independent travel, make bookings and payments using online computer systems, advise customers about passports, insurance, visas, vaccinations, tours and vehicle hire, inform customers of changes like cancelled flights, arrange refunds and handle complaints, meet sales targets, keep up to date with developments in the travel industry and much more.
HOW TO BECOME A TRAVEL AGENT
HOW TO BECOME A TRAVEL AGENT
The main routes to get into this role are:
The main routes to get into this role are:
A college course- there are different diplomas that you could undertake to become a travel agent.
An apprenticeship- there are many relevant degree apprenticeships that can support you in becoming a travel agent.
Working towards this role- you could work your way up in this role by gaining an entry level job.
Apprenticeship options
Apprenticeship options
You could do a travel consultant advanced apprenticeship. You'll usually need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship.
Apprenticeship Finders
Apprenticeship Finders
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Interview Help
Interview Help
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/travel-agency-interview-questions
https://www.talentlyft.com/en/resources/travel-consultant-interview-question
Work experience and employers
Work experience and employers
National work experience
National work experience
https://careers.haystravel.co.uk/
https://careers.tuigroup.com/uk/ (Facebook page has live employer sessions on there to attend.)
Local businesses to contact with a CV and cover letter/email.
Local businesses to contact with a CV and cover letter/email.
Getting a hospitality placement can support gaining relevant skills for travel and tourism jobs
Getting a hospitality placement can support gaining relevant skills for travel and tourism jobs
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