{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5b746c3f6ffab66a4f52c5e0/5e16437b143b8ef14e9e6fda?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#104) Explaining a Gap Year or Travel on a Resume | Just Ask Chris","description":"<p>Today, we’re going to have a short minisode about how to explain a gap year or time taken off for travel on your resume.&nbsp;I’ll discuss some helpful tips to frame your experience positively so you can get the job you want. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Here's what we cover:</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Ask yourself: how necessary is it to call out that travel you’ve done?</p><ul><li>Look at timing: (You <em>just</em> traveled...vs 5 years ago).</li><li>Look at job relevance:<strong> </strong>&nbsp;How relevant is it for the specific job you’re applying for?</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you make the decision to showcase travel in the resume:</p><ul><li>Create a separate section for it. </li><li>REALLY IMPORTANT: You want to make sure that you <em>only </em>include relevant information for that job.</li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">Get clear on where you’re applying. </li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">Brainstorm all of the professional skills that you acquired. Common themes include: languages, problem solving, communication skills.</li><li class=\"ql-indent-1\">When in doubt, keep it short.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Cover letters and interviews are the best for selling this type of experience. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources mentioned in the episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Blog on including travel on your resume: <a href=\"https://www.carrentals.com/blog/travel-on-a-resume/\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.carrentals.com/blog/travel-on-a-resume/</a></li><li>#74) Should You Really Follow Your Heart?: <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/74-should-you-really-follow-your-heart-sujit-lalwani/id1151607856?i=1000451320052\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/74-should-you-really-follow-your-heart-sujit-lalwani/id1151607856?i=1000451320052</a></li><li>#82) The Big Bad Recruiting Panel: <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/82-big-bad-recruiting-panel-we-ask-recruiters-how-to/id1151607856?i=1000454748986\" target=\"_blank\">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/82-big-bad-recruiting-panel-we-ask-recruiters-how-to/id1151607856?i=1000454748986</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Let's Eat, Grandma Resume Services"}