Tour consultantWhat type of job are you looking for? Tour consultant/ Hostel Manager What nationality are you? Kenyan What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Flurnt English, Fluent Swahili, Basic French What country or area are you looking to work in and why? Seychelles What countries have you worked in? Kenya and Tanzania What countries do you have a visa to work in? Tanzania What field do you currently work in? Tourism and hostel What fields have you worked in before? Tourism and hostels What qualifications do you hold? A certificate in tour and travel operations and 12 years experience Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Both are great they supplement each other. Formal education molds one character, confidence and social aspect while skills give out the expectation needed in the specific filed. Describe the benefits of working with others Business and work relations create the networks needed in success in any work. Describe the benefits of working alone One is able to have an indipendent mind should there be an urgent decision to make. What was your worst working experience? Natuarl disaster that affect a country like the post electiuon violence that affected Kenya afetr the 2007 general elections making all the work dine in over 10years to go back to zero. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? Giving the best services, good communicator both in talking and listening and being positive even when there seems to be no hope. What unique skills do you have? relating well to my workmates and my guests which make my life easier and therefore great returns. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? Managing a great tour company with service that outdo the name and the costs. What are the most interesting aspects of your field? Meeting different people from all over the world at different times hence its not boring to work in tourism. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? Tight schedules and having to cope with circumstances like delayed flights and overbooked hotels. Why do you want to work in Seychelles Its one of the best contries in tourism. I also have a dream to be able to speak Frech with my children as part of our language diversification. How can potential employers contact you? Mobile number +254 722 787 182, email tallisabarbs@yahoo.com |