How To Become A Traveler: What It Is and Career Path - Zippia (2024)

Key steps to become a traveler

1. Explore traveler education requirements

   Most common traveler degrees

   Bachelor's

   63.2

   %

   Associate

   13.8

   %

   Master's

   10.5

   %

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2. Start to develop specific traveler skills

   Travelers have a wide range of skills, from providing patient care to managing logistics. They are adaptable and able to problem-solve in unexpected situations, whether it's during a solo trip across the globe or working with a team to complete a project. They are also skilled in communication and customer service, able to provide excellent service to clients and patients alike.

   Skills	Percentages
   Patient Care	73.80%
   OT	9.81%
   PTA	6.21%
   International Travel	3.43%
   Customer Service	1.86%

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3. Complete relevant traveler training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New travelers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a traveler based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real traveler resumes.

4. Research traveler duties and responsibilities

   Some travelers have spent time traveling to different countries. They've gone to places like Japan, China, Taiwan, Philippines, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, India, and Ecuador, Peru, Chile, and Argentina. They've also taken on careers that require them to travel, like working as a radiology manager, and planning and completing nine weeks of solo travel around the world.

   • Manage special projects including off-site meeting support for VIP meeting attendees requiring last minute travel changes.
   • Execute complex domestic and international reservations, entrust to negotiate and secure the lowest rates/fares.
   • Attend stand up, PPS, Medicare, and QA meetings.
   • Travel PTA in state of Washington

5. Prepare your traveler resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your traveler resume.

   You can use Zippia's AI resume builder to make the resume writing process easier while also making sure that you include key information that hiring managers expect to see on a traveler resume. You'll find resume tips and examples of skills, responsibilities, and summaries, all provided by Zippi, your career sidekick.

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6. Apply for traveler jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a traveler job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams

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The Zippia Research Team has spent countless hours reviewing resumes, job postings, and government data to determine what goes into getting a job in each phase of life. Professional writers and data scientists comprise the Zippia Research Team.