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Been traveling, what to put on CV?

santacruz_2
santacruz_2 Posts: 215 Forumite
in Employment, jobseeking & training
Hi all,

I'm just in the process of updating my CV and making sure it's done right as I'm going to be handing it out to various places asap.

After finishing uni I went traveling to America and was there for 6 months, I saved up before I went so I didn't work. I met new friends and just chilled out, took in the culture and spent time with family who live there.

Therefore there is a gap in my CV! Should I write that I went traveling and what should I put?

Thanks!
Trying to spread calmness, understanding and optimism on MSE :)

Comments

  • Person_one
    Person_one Posts: 28,884 Forumite
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    Its pretty common for people to have a gap year or similar these days, I'd just put it in. Its better than having a gap.
  • lucylucky
    lucylucky Posts: 4,908 Forumite
    As above just say you were travelling - not a big issue.
  • santacruz_2
    santacruz_2 Posts: 215 Forumite
    Does it go in between the jobs I did before and after or does it go in its own section in the cv? And should I be elaborating on 'traveling' ?
    Trying to spread calmness, understanding and optimism on MSE :)
  • cmw1212
    cmw1212 Posts: 483 Forumite
    I just put my gap year in with my work history
    Just says: 2004 travelling around the world. Nobody has ever raised any questions about it.
    "It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice." :T
  • santacruz_2
    santacruz_2 Posts: 215 Forumite
    Great thanks :)
    Trying to spread calmness, understanding and optimism on MSE :)
  • JimmyTheWig
    JimmyTheWig Posts: 12,199 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I agree with putting it in with employment.
    A gap in employment gets alarm bells ringing, and they might not read the whole thing.

    If you can say what you learnt while travelling, especially highlighting where it is relevant to the jobs you are applying for, then all the better.
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