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      an OK stepping stone - Tour Consultant EF Education First Employee Review

      2.0
      14 Jul 2010
      Tour consultant
      Recommend
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      Pros

      EF Tours has a young company culture feel and the environment can be fun (happy hours, beer offered as an incentive, etc.). Furthermore, EF has a world wide presence and it is possible to transition to a new opportunity abroad or within the US. New employees are also offered a generous benefits package.

      Cons

      If you are starting out at EF, more likely than not, you would be starting out as a Tour Consultant. Because this is a sales position, the turn over rate is very high and the hours can be long. The starting salary, additionally, can be non-competitive.

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      5.0
      22 Apr 2026
      On tour support coordinator
      Recommend
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      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good training, good communication especially for a remote position, flexible, great management

      Cons

      Scheduling and staffing effectively could be challenging due to unpredictable nature of emergency response, which caused both understaffed shifts and overstaffed shifts. In addition, phone-based customer service can be emotionally challenging - customers in stressful situations can often be difficult to deal with.

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      1mo
      Hearing that the training, communication, and management stood out, especially in a remote setting, is really meaningful. Thank you for sharing! As you mentioned, the nature of emergency response is inherently unpredictable. Our phone-based support in high stress situations can be central to defining the experience for travelers, and the people who handle it are a big part of that. We’re proud of the team you were part of and hope the skills you built here continue to serve you well.
      4.0
      2 Jun 2026
      Tour leader
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      You get to choose your tour and recruit the students you want to bring. The paid chaperone ratio is 6:1, so it is very manageable. The tours are great and the local experts are wonderful.

      Cons

      Company support is variable. There is high turnover and new consultants are very sales motivated and don't always get the nuances of your school or community group. I have had some WONDERFUL concusltants, but they have always been promoted before I get to work with them again.

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