Good computer, excellent organizational, and written/verbal communication skills are essential, as well as a customer service mindset and attention to detail. Good grammar and competent math ability are a must for calculating fares, vacation package components and timetables. Building and maintaining your customer databases and social media profiles on sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram are important to help you market your services. Destination knowledge continues throughout a Travel Advisor’s career to stay abreast of industry trends and popular travel locations. Knowledge of current world geography is also important to maintain. Remember, your most important asset is your database. A database is simply a list of people and their contact information. Your Christmas, golf club and college alumni lists, for example, are valuable databases. Start with everyone you know and then grow it by attracting new clients or referrals. Keeping detailed notes on client preferences and past travel can help you suggest new itineraries and destinations they might not have considered. ATHome will also provide training on how to grow your database.