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 Career BreakMore people than ever are taking a career break, and taking time out of their working lives to do something completely different instead. Career breaks can be a choice that you make, or you can have one forced upon you, the reason why isn not really important - its what you do with your time out that counts. Some career breaks are structured, many larger employers offer a paid or unpaid sabbatical as a way of tempting grads to work for them. Others may just be spur of the moment things, where you are not sure what you want to do next, so you take some time out to think things over. A career break can be a month, a year or even more - here are just a few ideas to get you inspired. There are many organisations who offer structured placements for people of all ages. Check out our Gapwork database of companies and the organisation below for more info.  Premium Advertising Opportunity Find out how you can secure this premium advertising position and attract thousands of visitors to your site Visit their website  Find out more > Gap Year Organisation  African Conservation Experience
Visit their website Join a wildlife conservation placement in southern Africa Find out more > Gap Year Organisation Vivisto
Visit their website Experience real Africa on a Conservation & Community or Action & Adventure programme. Train and Recruit Flying Fish
Visit their website Professional training and jobs in water sports and snow sports worldwide. Find out more > Ultimate GuidesBlow the budget / On a budget Australia and New Zealand Blow your budget in New Zealand on a superb trip to Fox Glacier whilst our Australia tip is a low budget trip to Ayers Rock Find out more > Top 10 Africa Destinations We take a look at the top ten destinations in Africa for gap year travellers, career breakers and grown up adventurers. Find out more > Focus On Namibia We take a look at the ultimate alternative African destination for gappers, career breakers and older travellers - Namibia Find out more > Focus On Perth, Australia Take a look at our guide to Perth if you are planning a gap year, career break or extended holiday in Australia Find out more > Top WIne Routes in Australia & New Zealand A wine tasting trip in Australia or New Zealand is a great way to spend a day of your gap year, career break or just a holiday Down Under. Find out more > Great Canadian Train Journeys Is there a better way to see Canada than by train... possibly not. Find out more > Focus on Vancouver With the Winter Olympics coming up in February, or just because Vancouver is such a wonderful city, we thought you would be interested in our review. Find out more > Best for... Guide to Central America Find out which are the best countries to visit in Central America for food, culture, history and nature Find out more > Blow the Budget / On a Budget Cuba Blow your budget on an all inclusive trip to the resort of Varadero, or think like a local and keep to your budget in Santiago de Cuba. Find out more > Focus On Honduras Take a look at our guide to Honduras if you are planning a gap year, career break or over 40’s holiday in Central America Find out more > Alternative Short Breaks in Europe Europe as we know it has changed almost continuously over the past 20 years and "New Europe" is now a serious option for a short break or alternative city break Find out more > Focus On Italy, For Food Lovers Italy is synonymous with classic, good food and restaurants gourmet or local are pretty much guaranteed to serve you a meal you’ll be talking about for a long time Find out more > Top 3 Middle East Destinations If you are looking for an alternative holiday, there are some amazing places to visit in the Middle East, here is our top 3 travel guide. Find out more > Focus on Goa Goa in South West India is still an extremely popular gap year, career break or alternative destination for young and old alike. Find out more > South America’s Top 5 Natural Wonders In part one of our South America Guide we’ve had a go at a guide to the top 5 natural wonders in South America - if you don’t agree why not submit your own review Find out more > South America’s Top 5 Man Made Wonders In part two of our South America Guide, we’ve had a go at a guide to the top 5 man-made wonders in South America - if you don’t agree why not submit your own review. Find out more > Focus On The Galapagos Islands Nowhere in the world is there anything else like the Galapagos Islands, read our handy guide. Find out more > Blow the budget / On a budget South East Asia Blow your budget with superb luxury city break opportunities in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, or stick to your budget and travel South East Asia like a local. Find out more >
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Melissa Carter, 33, of Hull, took a year out of her career in marketing, to work with horses in Australia. "I went from working in a city centre agency in the middle of Hull to sleeping in a converted barn on a ranch in New South Wales. I was earning a fraction of my UK wage, but for once the money wasn not important. What was important was doing something outdoors, and physical, where you got up at dawn and went to bed when it got dark. I was working with people of all ages, and learnt more about communication skills than I ever did in my marketing degree! I totally rebuilt my self-confidence on my year out, testing my resilience and ingenuity every day. When I got back to the UK I started working for an equestrian organisation and haven not looked back since. I am so much happier and fulfilled now." Further Research Links:If you haven not found the links you are looking for to plan your career break yet, try a few of these: NurseFindersUK.com - Online Recruitment Service that helps nurses find work worldwide |
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