Rating

8.6/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
  • In order to provide our clients with exceptional service, my daily responsibilities as a travel consultant apprentice include conducting consultations, researching and recommending travel options, maintaining bookings, providing customer support, and always improving my knowledge of the industry. Thanks to training programmes, business news, and keeping up with travel-related websites, I continue to learn new things and hone my skills.

    9/10

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
  • My apprenticeship as a travel consultant has given me the chance to develop new skills and improve ones I currently possess. This experience has significantly aided my professional growth and given me the tools I need for a lucrative future in the travel industry, including improved skills in customer service, problem-solving, and communication.

    9/10

  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
  • I sincerely appreciate my apprenticeship programmes for travel consultants. Working in a profession I'm enthusiastic about, its dynamic character, the support of mentors and coworkers, and the focus on ongoing education all go together to make for a rewarding and pleasurable experience. I am appreciative of the chance to be a part of this programme and eager to see what the future brings.

    6/10

  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?
  • The apprenticeship programme I am a member of for travel consultants is systematic and well-organized. A unified and successful learning experience is made possible by the program's clear structure, balanced learning method, mentorship system, regular assessments, and supplemental activities. It guarantees that apprentices acquire the information, abilities, and assistance they need to succeed in the travel sector.

    9/10

  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?
  • As an apprentice travel consultant, my employer provides me with a lot of help. By designating a supervisor or mentor, keeping regular check-ins, offering training programmes, encouraging a collaborative environment, and appreciating feedback, my employer shows a dedication to my development and offers the assistance I need to be successful in my position.

    7/10

  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
  • While pursuing my certification as an apprentice travel consultant, my training provider has been a huge help. Their support contributes to my overall learning experience and aids in my advancement towards gaining my degrees. This includes extensive learning resources, committed instructors, regular contact channels, evaluation and feedback methods, and remaining up to date with industry trends.

    10/10

  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
  • A major factor in my ability to perform better in my profession as an apprentice travel consultant is the certification I am working towards through my training provider. It gives me the know-how, practical abilities, insights into the industry, and professional recognition I need. All of these things help me be competent, confident, and generally effective in providing clients with outstanding service.

    10/10

  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
  • At my place of employment, there are extracurricular opportunities for social gatherings, athletic teams, business networking occasions, workshops, and community service projects. These initiatives support a productive workplace, worker wellbeing, team building, career advancement, and involvement in the community. In addition to their regular professional tasks, these activities give employees the chance to give back to the community, support social issues, and have a beneficial impact.

    9/10

  • 9a. Would you recommend Barrhead Travel to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 9b. Why?
  • Due to its encouraging work environment, emphasis on learning and development, stress placed on work-life balance, culture of innovation, dedication to corporate social responsibility, and track record for producing high-quality work, I would suggest it to my friend. These elements make it an attractive location to work and support a rewarding career.


  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Barrhead Travel?
  • Working with people from different origins and cultures is a requirement of the tourism industry. Display your capacity for adjusting to various linguistic and cultural circumstances. Your ability to thrive in a multicultural context and cross-cultural awareness should be highlighted through any experiences you have had. Give concrete instances of when you used these abilities to good effect.


Details

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Hospitality Management

London

July 2023


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