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The American Society of Travel Advisors offers Becoming a Travel Advisor, a free, 48-page booklet that provides information on career paths, the steps necessary to enter the field, key skills for success, and other topics, as well as a glossary. Visit https://go.asta.org/career-overview to download the booklet.
Any type of part-time experience with a travel agency is helpful in pursuing this career. A small agency may welcome help during peak travel seasons or when an agent is away from the office. If your high school or college arranges career conferences, you may be able to invite a speaker from the travel industry. Visits to local travel agents will also provide useful information.
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