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THERE ARE MANY DIFFERENT PATHS THAT LEAD TO A JOB IN THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY. HEAR FROM FOUR PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEGUN THEIR JOURNEYS
EESHA KAUR LOGANI graduated from
university with a business and tourism
degree, and has been accepted on to easyJet’s graduate scheme “My interest in travel and tourism began when I was in my hometown in Afghanistan. Women can’t go out unless they are covered from head to toe, so many stay trapped in the house. I became fascinated and curious about other countries, cultures and religions. “I recently graduated from the University of Hertfordshire with a wÀÃÌ-Vl>ÃÃ `i}Àii in LÕÃiniÃÃ >n` tourism. I worked as a student
rep for Abta, which came with an o««oÀÌÕniÌÞ Ìo >ÌÌin` > ÌhÀii- day placement at easyJet. “Although it has been a challenging path with knockbacks from job applications, it has built my resilience and kept me focused. My position as a receptionist at easyJet allowed me to network and build relationships while I navigated my next step. My hard work and dedication wn>llÞ «>i` ovv Ühin Ü>Ã ovviÀi` an opportunity to be a part of the business graduate scheme.” My advice… “Take advantage of the possibilities you are given, whether they are at work, school, college or university. Don’t be afraid to take risks as they may result in unanticipated progress or even change the direction of your career.”
TAMZEN BAILEY completed a college SWCNKƂECVKQP CPF is now a personal travel advisor at Blue Bay Travel “I wanted to work in travel for as long as I can remember.
My route into the industry began with > iÛil Î /À>Ûil E /oÕÀiÃm µÕ>liwV>Ìion° At the time, I didn’t know what I wanted to do, I just knew travel was for me. “I secured a work experience placement at Blue Bay Travel that gave me an insight into the different departments. I instantly fell in love with the sales team atmosphere and was accepted on Blue Bay’s New to Travel ÌÀ>inin} «Ào}À>mmi >vÌiÀ wniÃhi` Volli}i° º oÜ ½m > vÕllÞ-yi`}i` Ìi>m mimLiÀ and I love every bit of it. Even in my short travel career, I’ve had so many experiences exploring the world.” My advice… “Do as much research as possible. Gain work experience in different areas to get a better understanding of the sector.”
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