A clear and interesting travel writer resume will go a long way to help you land the job you want. Be sure to include specific details, especially your objective, training, previous employment, and current availability. All travel writer resumes should take this approach.
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Christa Job-seeker
106 Lester Avenue
Any Town, USA 99990
Home: (888) 888-8888
Cell: (888) 888-7777
cjobseeker@sampleresume.com
OBJECTIVE
A position as a Travel Writer
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Qualified and experienced traveler and travel host, specializing in European countries; excellent communication and client services; available for work starting immediately
EXPERIENCE
Travel Writer, 2000 to present:
Any Town Beacon, Any Town, USA.
Free-lance travel writer, specializing in European travel, with a special emphasis on budget travel and group travel, where to get the best rates, accommodations and sight-seeing opportunities.
Travel Columnist, 1998-2000:
Village Reporter, Any Village, USA.
Wrote a weekly travel column for this small rural paper, providing tips and ideas for local and regional family trips.
EDUCATION
B.A., Journalism, 1997 Any City University, Any City, USA
ACCOLADES AND INVOLVEMENTS
National Association of Travel Writers
Travel Writer of the Year, 2001
NOTE: Keep in mind that the sample travel writer resume above is just that-a sample. A complete travel writer resume might run one to two pages. However, this one will show you how to get started.