Taking a gap year might be the ideal way to learn new skills and improve a CV, according to one expert.
Strapping on a backpack and heading off into the wilderness might help some individuals combat the difficult job market by boosting their career prospects.
That is according to Adam Pembrey, marketing coordinator at Gapforce, who explained how learning a new language or working abroad will look great on a candidate's CV when they return and start looking for opportunities.
Problem solving, working together and people skills will all be improved as a result of spending some time visiting other countries and learning a new language where the situation presents itself might put a potential member of staff head and shoulders above the rest.
Mr Pembrey went on to say that "the people you meet" is a "massive plus point", explaining that travelling in a group will provide "a ready-made set of friends" who can share the experience of the open road.
Finally, travellers are likely to find opportunities for undertaking voluntary work, which the expert states is ideal for personal development and could potentially impress a future employer.
Anyone planning to go on such a trip should ensure they have sufficient backpacker insurance to cover them for a variety of activities, as well as in the event of a cancelled flight, injury or theft abroad.
Packing light might be a good way to make long journeys more enjoyable. Choosing a lightweight rucksack will be a great starting point for filling it with clothes that are easy to look after and do not take long to dry after washing, while plenty of thin layers are best for keeping warm - or cooling down - when the temperature changes.
By Anne Jones
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