Remember that dream you had while you were still at university? You know, the one about finishing your degree, getting a great job with great perks, meeting your soul mate and living happily ever after? Well, forget the dream and get the dream job – the rest will fall into place. Of all the jobs in the world, travel jobs are the ones which it seems most often fall into the category of “dream jobs”. Here are just a few good reasons why…

Not Just 9 to 5

The scope of employment within the travel industry is extremely varied so the opportunities are almost limitless. You can enter the workforce as a trainee flight booker or specialist retail travel consultant, a flight attendant or pilot, an executive sales specialist, a multi-lingual reservations specialist, an e-commerce or IT specialist, and many, many other positions. Travel jobs are extremely competitive but the good news is that, with such a wide range of opportunities out there, your chances of landing a job are fairly good if you are persistent and have the right skills. Even if you don’t get exactly what you want first time, once you are in the industry it will be a lot easier to progress towards your ideal position.

Travel jobs are not just for graduates either. Many people enter the travel industry by way of a previous career. For example a chef can utilise their skills within an airline, catered villa or chalet company; and a musician or hairdresser can give up their mortgage and head off for a life of adventure on the high seas with a cruise company. Think outside the square and, whatever your skills, there is a niche for you in travel if you really want it.

The World at Your Fingertips

Ok, down to the nitty gritty of why everyone really wants to secure travel jobs – the perks. The obvious perk of travel jobs is, well, travel! Depending on the position you secure, chances are you will have the opportunity to get more stamps in your passport than most people ever dream of. Of course, it’s not all fun and games; after all, they’re called travel jobs not travel holidays. But even if you’re working or doing research, there will still be plenty of time left to explore, relax and generally just experience the excitement of being in a foreign country. Even if you only get to travel to short haul locations, it’s still better than a job where the farthest you get to travel is to the pub for lunch.

In many travel jobs not only will you be required to travel for work purposes, but you may also receive heavily subsidised travel and accommodation for your annual holidays. In some cases, of particularly generous companies, this can also extend to immediate relatives – making you by far and away the most popular member of the family!

Great discounts and exotic foreign adventures aside, travel jobs can make for a secure and rewarding career. Choose a reputable agency that specialises in travel jobs to match you to available positions, and you will be well on your way to making your dream job a reality.

Bon voyage!

Author Bio: Gail Kenny is the managing director of Gail Kenny Executive Search, a recruitment agency specialising in travel jobs . The site caters exclusively to talented individuals with skills and experience to succeed in the travel management, and businesses looking for such candidates.

Category: Business
Keywords: Travel Jobs