Travel Agent
Sydney Goon
Job Description
A Travel Agent provides information to people who are traveling or on vacation. They also make arrangements for business travelers, and normally deal with ordinary tousists. Travel Agents also have to deal with complaints and refunds.
Travel/Dangers
-You travel around to different countries or vacation spots -If you get hurt, you could be sent to a foreign hospital where the service isn't that good
Education
- A highschool diploma - Some travel agents choose to get a bachelor's degree in travel and tourism - Some employers look for job candidates who have taken college courses in computer science, foreign languages, geography and world history. - Travel agents must take continuing education classes in order to satisfy clients -Plus, knowledge of another language is always an advantage when working in the travel industry
Salary
Travel agents earn an average annual salary of $30,000 a year. But if you are really successful you can make close to $60,000 a year.