Friday, 03 April 2009
Young people who want to make their CV stand out may want to consider purchasing travel insurance and heading off on a volunteering expedition, it has been claimed. According to gapyear.com, employers are looking for life skills and going overseas on this type of trip can demonstrate someone has initiative, as well as communication and decision-making abilities. Founder of the online resource Tom Griffiths said: "If you want to stand out from 10,000 bland CVs, this is the type of thing that looks interesting." He added anyone can raise the necessary money to make it possible for them to volunteer abroad if they really want to. In related news, the Institute of Public Policy Research recently published a report that claimed mixing young people from various backgrounds on such expeditions increased aspirations and interest in education among the group. Anyone planning a gap year may find Gap Year travel insurance provides valuable peace of mind. Travel Insurance - Consistently voted the "Best Buy"
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