In an increasingly globalised world, a career in business can take you just about anywhere.
For those who are passionate about their industry and love to travel, this combination is a golden opportunity to learn more in both your personal and professional life.
But from the practicality to the leisure, travelling for work comes with its own challenges. So whether you’re travelling for business or pleasure, take a look at these three top tips to get the most out of your adventures.
- Take advantage of your time
When you’re travelling for work, your priorities are a little different, but that’s no reason you can’t still enjoy a little sight-seeing.
The secret is hyper-efficient planning. Once all your work commitments are in order, you can begin to plan where you might like to go. Think proximity – try to slot your choice attractions in around where you’re likely to be at various times to minimise travelling, and give yourself enough time to enjoy everything.
Equally, if you’re arranging your own accommodation, do some research via hotel comparison sites like Trivago to find the most convenient place to stay.
If possible, you could even consider tacking a couple of extra days onto your trip for personal enjoyment to make time for the things you really want to do.
- Pack efficiently
This is good practice wherever you go, but especially if you’re travelling on business expenses – no one wants to get hit with additional charges on the company account for going over your luggage weight limit.
Depending on the dress code, you may be able to squeeze in some business-casualwear that will double up for both down-time and work events.
If you’re someone who enjoys reading, gaming or watching TV on the go, a tablet is a must-have investment. Spare your phone battery the pressure of permanent usage and invest in a new device – a Kindle is great for avid readers guilty of allowing books to claim too much space in their luggage (we’ve all been there!)
Plus, a slim tablet device is easy to pack away and can be used for work as well.
- Take your development on the go
It’s always good to be gaining new skills, and travelling with work is an experience that will teach you plenty.
But it’s good to know the formal stuff too, and there’s never a bad time for upskilling.
If you’re looking to grow, qualifications and studying can be a great way to show potential future employers and managers what you know and provide a grounding for you to specialise in the field you’re passionate about. Ask your employer or others in your industry what you can do to take your ambitions on the go, or try a new qualification with a distance learning degree from ARU Distance Learning.
Travelling for work is one of the best ways to see the world, but it can also be a chance to lay the groundwork for your career, too.
If you’re travelling for work and transforming your career these are just three tips
