Careers Which Have Travel Built In

In a world where a growing number of people are seeking more fulfilment over higher salaries, you may be seeking a career which includes regular or even permanent travel. To help you on your quest for adventure, we’ve put together this blog to help you find careers where travel is guaranteed. With the rapidly evolving world of work, you may discover your current employer is open minded and will let you work remotely. You can do some research on Glassdoor to see if any current or former employees mention travel in their reviews. If you need some inspiration then here are some potential routes which you could explore. The Travel Industry If you’re deeply passionate about travel, then your first place to look for a career is within the travel industry. Some roles guaranteed to take you around the world include; pilot, cabin crew, cruise ship worker, holiday rep or exhibition lead. In addition to the many customer service focussed roles, it’s certainly worth looking into back office roles where travel can be a regular part of the job. Many travel companies offer discount or free travel as an employee benefit and a growing number of companies like Virgin are adopting unlimited vacation policies. Consulting The fast moving consulting industry usually includes plenty of travel. Some of the roles will mean working onsite with clients almost permanently, others will involve 50% of travel or more every year. Whether you’re working for a big firm or a small boutique agency when you’re working away from the office you may be able to extend business trips with your annual leave so you can explore the region you’re working in. Consulting roles are available for graduates right through to experienced talent. Search for ‘consulting’ on Glassdoor here to get a flavour for what’s available. Third Sector Many of the largest third sector organisations have opportunities all over the world. If you’re passionate about a specific cause, consider searching for careers with charities who share a mission you believe in. You could find inner fulfilment by working on something which you really care about and experience new cultures at the same time. Project Management The project management industry is growing rapidly and many roles will involve working remotely, from a project management office (PMO) or onsite with a client. As many project managers are contractors it enables flexibility so you can choose which contracts you take on, looking for ones which include travel. As a project manager, you’ll be able to work across multiple industries which will enable you to find work all over the world. If you’re not experienced in the Project Management field, you can learn more about the routes into the industry on the official Project Management Institute website (PMI). Creative Industry Away from traditional careers, the creative industry has a wealth of roles which could be perfect. Does life as a photographer, videographer or travel writer sound exciting? Perhaps you could find your next adventure in the creative industry? There are thousands of digital and media agencies globally who hire creative talent full time, contract or on a project basis. Agency Work To open yourself up for opportunity, consider joining employment agencies in several locations. By constantly receiving roles in other locations you will be able to decide whether you want to relocate to a new place if the role sounds interesting. Going Freelance Depending on your skillset you may be best suit to going freelance and becoming part of the Gig Economy. By going freelance you can take full advantage of the future of work and find work online whilst travelling or being located where you choose. If you’re looking for something more permanent, then perhaps you’re really looking to find work overseas? You can learn more about how to find your next career overseas here.