What kind of experience, know-how, certification, etc. do you need to be a travel agent?
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bad field to get into\n\none of the doomed professions
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If you have 20 years experience, you should have 20 years worth of contacts built up. Everything from commercial to resort.\n It doesn't sound like either. You should be a member of one of a slew of professional diving organizations by now and almost all of them have job boards. It would also be helpful if you mentioned what sort of Instructor you are. PADI ? NAUI? SSI? IANTD?TDI? and on and on. If you posted back under additional details I might be able to help you.\n Additionally, diving supervisors are NOT what resorts are looking for. Multi language DM's and Instructors yes, supers, nope. Oil rig time.
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You have to send an application to the national association of the country which you live in to apply to be a certified agent.  If the application is accepted the association will call you in for a written examination.  If the applicant scores the minimum required the association will request that you get a professional liability insurance with an insurance company in that country.  Then the agent has to sign a Pledge of the Code of Professional Conduct.  After that the association will issue certification.
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I suggest you start thinking of setting up your own travel agency! You will be better paid and get satisfaction better. Working for someone else means you are the donkey the propriator rides on on the way to wealth. I have a friend who owns one :)
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There are many, like the following:\n\n1. After few years of experience,\nmany MNCs can offer jobs with\ndecent salaries.\n\n2. Getting jobs overseas, as India\nhas become a favorite destination\nfor tourists.\n\n3. Medical Tourism has just taken off,\nfor Cheap & Best faclities offered\nin India , as compared to the expansive\ntreatment costs in the West, US and other\ncountries.\n\n4. The new born SPA centres in India\noffer attractive cure for several diseases.\n\n5. The Spiritual Tourism and yoga cure\nis a big boon for Indian Tourism Industry.\n\n6. Adventure Tourism, is a big business\nin India and lessor expansive as compared\nto other countries.\n\n7. In case, you plan to join the industry,\nyou may become a group leader, depending\nupon your accumen and interests an d\ntravel abroad for meeting clients and \nmaking their itenerary.\n\n8. You have to have a pleasing personality.\n\n9. Good looks are history of past.\n\n10. You have to be informative about\nIndians' Tourist Places of interest.\n\n11. Knowledge about Indian Culture\nis essential.\n\n12. A well read person about other\ncountries' current affairs of politics,\nculture and civilisation.\n\n13. A fair knowledge of Geographic\nlocations of other countries.\n\n14. "Speak, only when the tourist asks\nfor information". They hate too much of\ntalking. \n\nPooja, If you take care of these, you may become\na very successful Tour Operator and earn very\nhigh salaries. All the best.
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try the web site http://www.escapeartist.com They have lots of information and posting on overseas jobs, living, realestate...\n\nFYI - it's a very interesting and fun site to cruise around on, but I wouldn't sign up for their news letter.  It blasted my inbox with crap e-mails
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well, it really depends on what you wanna do besides travel. there are, of course, the usual options - you could work for an airline, even financial analysts travel all over the world. so there are jobs that involve travel - all you got to do is ask your employer. but if you want to do something that's purely travel, you could become a globe-trotter for a network. so u get to travel and come on television!
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I went to college and got a degree. But you dont have to. Some of the larger Travel Agencys have in house training.  However if you already are trained there is no need for there schooling (and a lot of time they will charge you for it) plus you can demand more money because of your education.  It is a great career, FREE travel is the best.  Corporate Travel is better then Leisure travel for me.  Because you are dealing with people who are not dealing with there own money so they are not shopping around and will go some place else for $5.00 cheaper.  Good Luck
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What kind of agent? \n\nInsurance\nReal Estate\nFBI\nCustomer Service\n\nBe more specific
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Perhaps you would enjoy owning a travel agency, tour guide business, intrepreter for the US Government in another country, working for the US Embassy. Ask yourself: what do I enjoy the most, what are my strong talents, strong points perhaps then you will follow your dream.
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Here are some articles and books to help you learn about starting a travel business:\n\nGuided Tour: Starting a Travel Agency  http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/0,4621,279147,00.html\nStart Your Own Specialty Travel & Tour Business\nhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/189198473X/qid=1142686825/sr=2-2/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_2/104-4780549-9478301?s=books&v=glance&n=283155 \n\nHow to Start a Home Based Travel Agency http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1888290056/ref=pd_sim_b_2/104-4780549-9478301?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155\n  \nInternet Marketing for Your Tourism Business: Proven Techniques for Promoting Tourist-Based Businesses over the Internet  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1885068476/ref=pd_sim_b_5/104-4780549-9478301?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance&n=283155
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Go to the website, it's a good place to start.\n\nhttp://travel.state.gov/travel/living/living_1243.html
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The best way to do this is decide what type of agency with which you want to work. A franchise or a independent shop, a big player or a small operation. After determining that, see which of those have a presence in yor area and go talk with the broker of record.\n \nInterview them about their policies and what they expect from a new agent. Ask about training and mentoring programs. Speak with them about their competition, ask who they respect and think would be a good company to join if you didn't join them. Contact the local board of Realtors and ask if there have been any issues with the company as far as ethical compalints. \n\nAsk for their references, agents that are no longer working their, maybe see if you can speak with a couple of past customers about the level of service they provide.
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To become a flight attendant can be quite challenging. I'm pretty sure you must have certificates in advanced swimming/rescue and in first-aid. Having a second language is an asset. You must have a highschool diploma, further education is also an asset. I think there are flight attendant schools you can attend. But most airlines still do intensive training of their recruits.
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what kind of experiance do I need and is it something i would have to have a license for and can i do it from home?\nwllw900@yahoo.com
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Below is a link to a career page about Real Estate agents and brokers.  After reading this general information, you'll want to visit the CA Board of Realtors website at http://www.car.org/ for more information about local Real Estate schools and what is required for licensure.  Good luck!
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Be real good, get an agent