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travel agent
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A Travel Agent give ideas for travel arrangements, and proceeds to make those plans upon confirmation from clients. Their role is responding to inquiries about services and offerings, and determining each client's requirements for the destination, length of stay, and transit time. Their responsibilities are informing clients about any cancellation policies, selecting the most appropriate transportation based on the available finances, securing accommodation that is best suited to the budget and location of choice, planning excursions based on each client's needs and interests, and accounting for mobility and medical needs throughout each phase of the trip planning process.

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Avg Pay: $43K
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Avg Pay: $49K
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10.8 years
$46K
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4.19 years
Entry
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  • Bachelor Of Arts (b.a.) In Psychology
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    Avg. Duration:48 monthsAvg. Fees:$31,580Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Associate Degree
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    Avg. Duration:30 monthsAvg. Fees:$18,910Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
  • Master Degree In Marriage And Family Therapy
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    Avg. Duration:22 monthsAvg. Fees:$26,282Type:Mostly full timeView more on Studyportals
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