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Episode Synopsis
How does a job that lets you travel for work and offers high pay and flexibility sound to you?
We all know about travel agents, but what many don’t realize is that their job is far from easy! They do more than just book vacations — they curate unforgettable experiences and memories for their clients.
Meet Shirley Morris, a travel agent and the owner of Fairy Godmother Travel, a boutique travel agency based in Houston, Texas, dedicated to making dreams come true.
In this episode, we get her best insights into what it’s really like to be a travel agent. Expect to learn what travel agents really do, what their daily tasks are, how they find clients, what the salary range is, how they deal with challenges, and much more…
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WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?
Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.
⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 Shirley’s career journey and introduction to what a travel agent does
04:29 Certifications you can take to become a travel agent
05:30 Distinction between a travel supplier and a travel agent
10:11 The daily tasks a travel agent spent the majority of their day doing
13:17 The most common tools and technologies used on the job
16:18 The most exciting parts of being a travel agent
22:24 Busiest seasons for travel agents
25:28 Why travel agents are important despite the rise of online travel planning tools
27:26 Clearing up the common misconception that it’s an easy job
31:56 Fields people often come from before becoming a travel agent
36:20 The typical promotion path for travel agents
38:28 Salary range: can a travel agent earn 6 figures
44:00 Tips for aspiring travel agents
47:09 Explore job options at jobdictionary.com and subscribe.
We all know about travel agents, but what many don’t realize is that their job is far from easy! They do more than just book vacations — they curate unforgettable experiences and memories for their clients.
Meet Shirley Morris, a travel agent and the owner of Fairy Godmother Travel, a boutique travel agency based in Houston, Texas, dedicated to making dreams come true.
In this episode, we get her best insights into what it’s really like to be a travel agent. Expect to learn what travel agents really do, what their daily tasks are, how they find clients, what the salary range is, how they deal with challenges, and much more…
FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS:
🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary
🌍 Website / https://jobdictionary.com
🐦 Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_
📸 Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/
📱 TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary
👨💻 Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/
🎥 Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538
WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY?
Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job.
⌚️Timestamps:
00:00 Shirley’s career journey and introduction to what a travel agent does
04:29 Certifications you can take to become a travel agent
05:30 Distinction between a travel supplier and a travel agent
10:11 The daily tasks a travel agent spent the majority of their day doing
13:17 The most common tools and technologies used on the job
16:18 The most exciting parts of being a travel agent
22:24 Busiest seasons for travel agents
25:28 Why travel agents are important despite the rise of online travel planning tools
27:26 Clearing up the common misconception that it’s an easy job
31:56 Fields people often come from before becoming a travel agent
36:20 The typical promotion path for travel agents
38:28 Salary range: can a travel agent earn 6 figures
44:00 Tips for aspiring travel agents
47:09 Explore job options at jobdictionary.com and subscribe.
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