Apprentice Travel Consultant Review
at Hays Travel
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Sales
Southampton
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.8 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
I take on the role of a full time travel consultant and complete apprentice work regularly. Making bookings, doing admin and learning about new destinations and suppliers daily.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I really enjoy the apprenticeship and think it is a great way of entering the travel industry.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Lots of skills including technology and systems, customer service skills, confidence and knowledge of the world.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is well organised and I have made friends along the way.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I receive regular meetings with my manager and learning and development coach to track progress.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My l&d coach provides lots of support whenever I need.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
I feel the dept of which the apprenticeship delves into all things travel makes me feel much more confident in my role than I think I would if I hadn't have completed the apprenticeship.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Yes, there are multiple opportunities to attend sports events, supplier events and ship visits.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Hays Travel to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It is a friendly work environment where you challenge yourself daily in a sales role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Hays Travel?
I would say to apply if you have a passion for travel and like talking to the public. It is a benefit to be outgoing and be willing to take part in new experiences and work well as a team.
