I want to travel for work
Who says travel has to just be for fun? Traveling can be a large component of many job fields. There are jobs where your work revolves around travel, like a Travel Agent, Flight Attendant, Cruise Ship Worker, or Traveling Nurse. Other positions will allow you to live in a different country for your job, like working as an English Teacher, Au Pair, Tour Guide, or as a member of the Peace Corps. And many other jobs will provide you the flexibility you need to travel and work at the same time, like as a Consultant, Writer, or Website Designer.
Career Snapshot
- Salary - $20,000 - $70,000
- Sample of jobs - Traveling nurse, website designer, writer and many more
Things to think about
Top qualities and skills needed for careers that travel.
Friendly/Social
Hospitality and travel go hand and hand, with the vast majority of travel-centric careers involving a high amount of interaction with people. Customer service skills are very important in this industry.
Patient
Whether it’s teaching English to children in South Korea or answering to a needy plane passenger, patience is key in the world of careers involving travel. This career is extremely people-oriented and with that requires a lot of kindness and patience when instructing and assisting others.
Self Discipline
Some careers allow you to travel with the option or requirement to work remotely. This requires a lot of self-discipline to manage your time traveling with getting your work done.
Adapatibility
Travel goes hand-in-hand with change. Whether it’s a change in environment, culture, or scheduled plans, your ability to adapt to new situations and adjust expectations accordingly will serve you well in any traveling profession.
Top Five
There are a variety of majors at ²ÊÃñ±¦µä that can help prepare you for the future.
Most surprising majors
Handshake job terms
- Writing
- Travel
- Recruit
- Abroad
- International
Things you can do
Seek opportunities on campus to start developing skills.
Get Involved
CU has many clubs and organizations that reflect the love of travel and experiencing other cultures. that best fits your interest in travel!
Get Connected
Understanding how other professionals in the travel world got their start is a great first step to getting familiar with the industry. Whether you’re interested in working as a Travel Agent, in the Peace Corps, or as a Consultant, make connections with successful people in the area you want to pursue and shadow them for a day to see what their job is like. Find these connections at Career Services.
Get Experience
Find opportunities to develop on-the-job skills. Working in travel through an internship or on-campus job can help with this. Working in areas on campus like the Education Abroad office, International Student and Scholar Services, or teaching English online are all some ideas to get started. Can’t find a job or don’t have time right now? Don’t forget that volunteering is great experience too and often with less of a time commitment.
Get Engaged
Connect with other students through the Center for Student Involvement and get engaged by participating in campus events and programs. There are many events on campus, so check out the. If you’re interested in travel, try to plan an experience abroad during your time at CU! Be sure to check out the website for more information.
Get Informed
Researching companies and the industry you’d like to work in is an essential step to narrowing your interests while in school. Use to learn more about careers in sports. Consider adding a certificate or minor to your degree to add more relevant knowledge; examples include: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Certificate, Global Business Certificate, and the Global Environmental Affairs Certificate.