Transferable skills are those that somebody possesses and could be used in different situations. Usually if you have gained skills in a position which isn't the exact scenario but can prove that you would be able to move them into a different one.

During your time spent in University, the subject of wanting to see more of the world often arises. After all, it's more than likely that you have spent the majority of your life in a confined area and even if you have moved away to University, in global terms you wouldn't have moved particularly far away. If you do want to see more of the world, traveling shortly after Graduation is a great time to do it. You have the rest of your life ahead of you to work and to do the mundane things such as buy a house. Many employers used to have a negative outlook on those who opted to travel, but that trend is certainly changing.

As a person who has interviewed many graduates over the year and attempted to place them in graduate jobs, I have first hand experience of seeing how the attitudes of employers have changed. The more recent of trends when it comes to traveling is that when you travel, keep a mental record of what you have done and what you have learned. This may sound a little strange to you, after all I'm sure that you planned on traveling to enjoy yourself and not to build up answers to interview questions!

One of the key areas that employers will look for from all candidates and not just those who have traveled is transferable skills and past experiences. If your not sure what this means, transferable skills are those that somebody possesses and could be used in different situations. Usually if you have gained skills in a position which isn't the exact scenario but can prove that you would be able to move them into a different one, that will please a potential employer. As well as experience with jobs, this will also apply to behavioral traits.

With transferable skills in mind, you should be more than aware of what you are getting up to in your travels. Ideally you will take some time to think about your travels before you set off with the intention of developing transferable skills and experiences in order to impress an interviewer for a graduate job. It does seem boring, but if you can, take and maintain a diary of your events and experiences while you are away. It will help keep your memory fresh and will of course also be something that you can read through in the future!