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Last modified: November 07, 2011, 01:25 PM

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This is an ideal career for visionary thinkers. A travel consultant is somebody who will provide a service for people wishing to travel to many different destinations, both internationally and within Australia. These services include advice and information on holiday destinations.

Salary p/a
35k - 80k

Qualifications

Intensity
Sitting

Demand
Stable

Travel
Low

Conditions
Indoor

Weekly Hours
40-50

Pros

Ability to travel extensively
Will meet many people
Help people organize holidays

Cons

Work on a commission basis
Long working hours
Not having enough money to enjoy destinations to the limit.

The Bottom Line

You are the expert working in the travel industry. You have the knowledge to provide relevant advice to holiday makers with professionalism. Whilst you can book time away on the internet, it is the human interaction that can’t be replaced, and that is where you deliver the results.

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