Great with people? A tech wizard? Whatever skillset you have, find out how to apply it to a job in travel, writes India-Jayne Trainor
Working in travel opens up the door to a world of job opportunities – from customer-facing roles to behind-the-scenes teams – each requiring different skills and experience. Even if you’re yet to take your first step on the career ladder, you will already have gained
Foreign languages Speaking other languages is a valuable skill, especially in travel, offering the chance to work around the globe.
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You could be . . . Destination rep: Broaden your horizons in a fun, customer- facing environment abroad, providing guidance to holidaymakers while speaking to hotel staff, drivers and other employees in their language. Cabin crew: Communicate with passengers in their native language, travel the world and provide top-notch service. Inbound tour operator: The UK welcomes millions of visitors every year – you could work with overseas groups to help book unforgettable experiences.
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People skills Building rapport and making connections are valuable traits in a people-first industry. A wealth of customer-facing roles await.
You could be . . . Account manager: Sales roles are about winning new clients and managing existing relationships, consistently talking to people to bring in business. Tour guide: If you know a destination inside out, guides look after visitors exploring anywhere from a museum or attraction to a city or country. Cruise director: Help guests make the most of a holiday, from leading onboard activities to helping them navigate their floating home, while also getting time to explore on shore.
Organisational skills Much of travel revolves around time management and planning. If you can juggle tasks, you’ll be an asset to any company.
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You could be . . . Travel agent: Combining sales, social media, admin, finance and more in one role, agents have to juggle a bit of everything to craft perfect holidays. Hotel manager: Overseeing staff, activities, food and drink, and guests’ questions means balancing many plates, but you’ll be the go-to person for making each stay extra special. Events coordinator: Liaise with clients and suppliers to create memorable conferences, incentive trips or weddings in destinations around the world.
skills through college, university or elsewhere that could set you up for that all-important first job. Identifying your talents can help you find the right role, so here we’ve picked out a handful of skills, along with examples of the positions where that know-how could come in handy.
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Computer whizz? Social media expert? In an online world, tech skills are vital for both back-end support and marketing.
You could be . . . Social media executive: Taking charge of TikTok, Instagram and everything in between, put your skills to use promoting companies and brands across social media. IT administrator: Keep everything running smoothly by leading on cyber security, managing hardware and introducing new systems. Web developer: If you can code, consider creating and updating sleek, easy-to-use websites to help companies stand out online.
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