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21/07/2014
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Chance of installments and lower prices charged on exchanges attract employees
DAY
Rio - Before viewed as unique opportunities for higher classes, exchange trips present themselves as also good option for Brazilian low-income population. Besides the high purchasing power of the band, the credit facilities help attract the group for the sport. Customers of class C, which is composed of 108 million Brazilians, already account for up to 20% of sales, according to the exchange agency CI.
The reason for this movement is simple: parents understand that with international experience, their children shall be able to achieve better positions in the labor market and therefore have a higher salary. This is the explanation of Celso Garcia, one of the managing partners of CI, which invests in the expansion of this market.
Giovanna Picinini saved for two years to exchange in England. It ensures that worth it: "I went back to work with tourists"
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According to him, the democratization of exchange became a reality. "Allied to this, there are possibilities for financing up to 24 times, with compelling plots," explains Garcia.
In research done by the Brazilian Association of Educational and Cultural Trips (Belta, its acronym in English), 76% of agencies said they exchange are meeting this public in the past two years. For some companies, it is an established niche. According to the survey, the C class is already half of sales at 10% of agencies
Besides the advantage in learning a second language, there is the experience itself and the ripening of it arising. According to the consultant in Human Resources at ManpowerGroup, Edson Balestri, "access to different cultures makes the exchange student learn to deal with other situations." According to him, the traveler is better able to manage conflict. "This ability is valid for companies, especially those that are multinational, or those with commercial and political relations with international companies," says Balestri.
For the manager careers Dayse Gomes, the ability to adapt to cultures and habits of other countries is one of the biggest differences from a professional who spends some time outside, especially for positions of leadership.
CI bet Agency in sales to Middle Class, offering packages with more payment options
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It is in this scenario that IC works and expects to close 2014 with a 20% growth in its revenues. The company directs the expansion of its network of stores in cities with high rates of people in this income range who are able to consume the product exchange. It may be a language course or university, volunteer work or travel experience.
"This installment sees people in employment stability and the way it passes through a second language," explains Garcia.
Young saved for two years
The dream Picinini Giovanna Di Giovanni, 24, was to exchange in England. But as the wages of young did not provide an immediate trip, she gathered money for two years.
Journalist, she says she came to live in Sao Paulo and has since Cattete claims alone. "You can not do all my wills. Enough to live on and fulfill the dreams, but managing and saving "recommends.
And after saving about £ 600 a month, she made the exchange which cost £ 15,000. According to Giovanna, was worth staying with tight budget at the time that he was saving for the trip.
"I worked after the exchange with people who spoke English, Australia, Canada, personal and if I had not made the trip I could not have," he said.
HOW TO PREPARE
DOCUMENTATION
Do not let the schedule for the last hour. It is important to take the documents as an entry to the country chosen in advance.
CLIMATE
Pay attention to the parts of the wardrobe. If a country with a cold climate, be prepared.
HEALTH INSURANCE
Health insurance is essential. If there is the possibility of extreme sports, see if the package does cover.
ACCREDITATION
Check that the travel agency is part of national or international federations. Vale also check if the company has offices near your destination.
REMEDIES
If you take medicines regularly, calculate the necessary amount for the period of stay and take them in the luggage. Also please have the income you need.
mobile phone
The mobile account can be costly because of the shift. So if you want to use your device, choose to buy a local SIM card to make calls.
LEGISLATION
It is essential to pay attention to the law of the place you're visiting, since it changes dramatically from place to place. Avoid problems.
CONTRACT
Read the contract carefully. Check out the waiver clause because unforeseen can happen and we must always be aware.
Source: The Day - Online
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