Question - Can I choose which resort I want to work in?

 

Answer

The majority of tour operators do ask if you have a resort that you would prefer to work in.  However, it is not always guaranteed that you will get placed there.   They will take into consideration factors like speaking the local language, having a good understanding of lots of personal experience of the area, or having relatives/close friends living there.

 

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Question - Will I have to pay for my rep uniform?

 

Answer

The majority of the major tour operators provide you with the uniform free of charge. Some tour operators may ask you for money towards it. This is taken out in small sums from your first few pay packets. 

 

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Question - What will I do once the summer season is over?

 

Answer

Once your summer season is over and you have proved yourself as being a good rep, the tour operators will normally offer you winter work.  Winter work can be either in a winter sun or ski resort if offered in the tour operators brochure.  If you fancy coming home for the winter to see friends and family then they will normally offer you work somewhere within the company in the UK either in their offices or their travel shops until the next summer season starts again.

 

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Question - Can I rep during my summer holiday from University?

 

Answer

Yes a high number of tour operators recruit high season reps.  High season reps are reps that are sent out to a busy resort in the height of the summer season to help the other reps already in resort.  High season reps will normally go out to resort between July-September.  

 

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Question - Where would I live once I am in resort?

 

Answer

The tour operator will always provide you with accommodation.  This can either be a room within the hotel that you are representing or shared accommodation with other reps.  Shared accommodation is normally a villa with all the mod cons you may even be lucky enough to have a pool!!

 

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Question - Will I have to pay for my flights to and from resort?

 

Answer

No, the tour operator will provide you with the flights to your resort and back again at the end of the season.  If for any reason you have to return back to the UK for an emergency before your season has ended, they will still pay for your flights.

 

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Question - Will I get any paid holiday whilst working as a rep?

 

Answer

This really depends on the tour operator you are working for to the contract they offer you.  Some tour operators do not offer any paid holiday as you may be on a seasonal contract.  Others will allow you a week off that you can either go back and visit the UK or stay within the resort.

 

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