Comments on: Travel Skills Can Look Good on a Travel Writer’s Resume

By: SarahQT

SarahQT — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:29:00 +0000

Travel can definitely go on a resume. When you travel, you meet different people from different cultures and backgrounds. Companies are BIG on diversification these days. In fact, some will send you to “diversity” training so you can learn how to get along with others. I’m going to TAKE ADVANTAGE of this…it couldn’t hurt…travel stories are a great way to “break the ice” in an interview

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:20:03 +0000

Thanks for stopping by. That’s a great idea to mention travel experience in an interview. It would make the interview more fun and interesting

By: The Travel Tart

The Travel Tart — Wed, 27 May 2009 22:15:11 +0000

Great advice Rebecca. It’s all about taking the street cred of travel and life experience and applying it to other tasks.

It’s about marketing that experience the right way!

Actually, it’s probably not a bad thing to mention the travel experience in a job interview, because you would be having a more exciting life than the interviewer and they might ask you on good places to visit!

By: DandySandy

DandySandy — Wed, 27 May 2009 18:32:40 +0000

What a great idea! I better dust off my resume. I know it can use a little refreshing. I think being a traveler and travel writer can take you far no matter what you do. If you’re a solo traveler, you definitely don’t need anyone to “babysit” you to make sure you get your work done. On the flip side, if you travel with a group — show off your team work skills!

By: Angela

Angela — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:23:32 +0000

This is a great idea. I think I’ll review my resume and cover letters. I’ve revised my resume numerous times. What’s one more time I think I’ll brainstorm and come up with a couple of ideas.

By: ZenTraveler

ZenTraveler — Wed, 27 May 2009 17:00:31 +0000

Great post. It’s true that you can incorporate travel onto your resume. Just think of how “well-rounded” you are as a person because of travel. The people you’ve met and cultures you’ve been part of will look impressive and more importantly, you probably have developed better people and communication skills than other people. Gotta run (literally)!

By: JazzyTraveler

JazzyTraveler — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:38:02 +0000

Thanks for the great tips. I think I’ll revise my resume. It couldn’t hurt. I speak a little bit of French — better step it up!

By: Jamey

Jamey — Wed, 27 May 2009 16:11:10 +0000

Hmmm, never thought about putting travel on my resume. You’re right, negotiation skills are transferable to any career. When you travel you negotiate prices with the locals…thanks for the tips.