Career fit quiz

Is Travel Agent the Right Career for You?

A quick, free 8-question quiz to see how well the travel agent career fits your personality, preferences and goals.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
How this quiz works

Rate how much you agree with each statement. The quiz compares your answers with the realities of the travel agent job and gives you an honest fit score in under two minutes. Nothing is saved or sent anywhere.

Statement 1 of 8I love travel
Statement 2 of 8I enjoy planning details
Statement 3 of 8I like helping people
Statement 4 of 8I want to work from home
Statement 5 of 8I can handle travel problems calmly
Statement 6 of 8I might want my own business
Statement 7 of 8I’m willing to spend about 1–3 months training for this career
Statement 8 of 8A typical salary around $50,160 a year would meet my needs

What this career really involves

Travel agents plan and sell travel, including flights, hotels, cruises, tours and packages, helping clients find the best options and handling changes and problems.

  • Interview clients about trip goals and budgets
  • Research destinations and options
  • Book flights, hotels, cruises and tours
  • Explain travel documents and requirements
  • Handle changes and cancellations

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