Tuesday 17 September 2013

How to Get a Job as a American Express Travel Consultant (Agent)

My mother once told me this - "Everyone has to work so why not work where you get perks you like". She made a lot of sense.

While working in college I worked for Ticketron and was able to see concerts and plays for free so that was a great perk.

When I got ready to start working full time I went straight to the airlines and worked in that sector of the travel industry for over 10 years.

I was accustomed to the travel benefits so I stayed in the industry and switched over to being a travel agent.

Instructions

    1

    You do not need to go to a specialized travel school. Many travel companies will train you. American Express has a program called TEP
    Travel Education Program and they will train you to be a corporate travel agency. You get paid for training and get benefits from day one.

    2

    What are they looking for? Clear, pleasant speaking voice. Does your smile shine through? Are you easy to understand?

    3

    Basic keyboard skills - typing of about 30 wpm would help you

    4

    Use the STAR technique - that is how Amex interviews. If you know how to respond to their questions you are one step ahead of the game.

    5

    Learn airport and city codes. They will teach them to you but knowing them in advance will help you with your interview and with the training

    6

    Check all the employment websites - Indeed.com is a good one. Go directly to the travel companies websites and fill out applications even if there is not a current opening.

    7

    Network - join plaxo and linkdin and find out if any of your friends and family know anyone they can introduce you to.

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