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I need to find a job that pays well. I am from Chicago, and I am looking for something that does not require a minimum of a bachelor's degree!
I will be moving out there in about a month, month in a half something like that.
Teaching English would be nice, and I guess that there are online certification courses which are a breeze!
So let me know what you guys think, and this includes anything in the realm of tourism too, I would really like that as well.
Take Care! Hope to see you all very soon!
Jess
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answered about 17 months ago by de2facon
If you have a flair for writing, photography or computers, you may find creating printed or online brochures to be a marketable skill. People with a strong attention to detail are often drawn to the operations end of the business in areas such as ticketing and itinerary planning. Certain types of tour leading require a background in culture, history and knowledge of key tourist sites including hotels and restaurants. While not always a must, some grasp of basic conversational items like shopping, ordering food, asking directions, etc., can be a decided plus. It will help to take stock of the skills you may bring to the table before marketing to a potential employer here. Also, whether you teach or work in tourism, be sure to obtain the appropriate work documents while employed. I realize this is a very general response to your inquiry but the travel industry cover a pretty broad spectrum of work activities. Best of luck with your job search.
answered about 17 months ago by Jessiengerman
Hey De2facon, Thank you for the advice. I didn't know that my writing skills could come in use when looking for a potential job in Vietnam! Great news. Is there any way that you could elaborate on that end a bit more? I would like to find a job doing that somewhere! Do you know where I'd look to find it? Thank you for your response, Jess
If writing for travel industry will be your focus, start with the marketing department of some of the major tour companies, airlines or business consulting groups doing business in Asia and maintaining a representative office in Viet Nam. Also, check the NH site for information on Vietnam Pathfinder and East-West magazines. I recall seeing a posting for writers on the main screen a while back. Finally, it would be prudent to first speak with the VN consulate in your home country regarding the appropriate visa for entry and any supporting work documents. The work permits vary depending on the nature of employment and sometimes require a letter from an in country sponsoring organization.
Thank you.
