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International Network of Travel Directors® is the premier association of freelance travel directors, independent meeting managers and tour guides. The online resource that connects planners directly to travel directors, on-site staff and tour guides

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Online Job Search Tips

by Alison Ray, CMP

The International Network of Travel Directors (INTD) job board was established to make applying to meeting jobs easier and more efficient. However, when it comes to creating a fruitful online job search, successful seekers can follow these ten guidelines.

1. If you build it, they can come.

Instead of simply posting your profile on INTD’s site, take it one step further and design an easily-navigable Web site or online portfolio where recruiters can view your body of work, read about your goals and obtain contact information. Link your site’s URL address to your INTD profile.

2. Check yourself to make sure you haven't wrecked yourself.

Google your name to see what comes up - and what companies will see if they do the same. If you don't like what you find, it's time to do damage control. Check Yahoo and other search engines, too.

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Comment by Alison Ray, CMP on October 26, 2009 at 11:37am: 5 Quick Tips for Getting Hired

Just saw this segment on GMA this morning and thought I would share with our group. Some of the techniques are different and probably worth trying.

Read more.... http://traveldirectors.blogspot.com/2009/10/5-quick-tips-for-getting-hired.html

Comment by Riadh Bejaoui on September 11, 2009 at 1:47pm: Salamou Alaikoum from Dubai :)
Hello from Dubai :)
the secret of life is to communicate with other people to get what are u looking for :)

Comment by Alison Ray, CMP on April 12, 2009 at 4:16pm: Where's the Meeting Jobs?

The economy and our industry are slow but where can you find freelance meeting jobs? International Network of Travel Directors (INTD) provides one central location for meeting and event planners, DMC’s, incentive houses and tour companies to post temporary and freelance meeting jobs. Job postings are currently FREE as part of INTD’s meeting planner stimulus plan. For more information, visit the #1 resource for meeting planners and learn about INTD’s Meeting Planner Stimulus Plan.

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Comment by Alison Ray, CMP on April 6, 2009 at 10:47pm: Clients - Are They Not That Into You?

I’m sure this is how many freelance Travel Directors (TD’s) might be feeling these days when it comes to the relationship with their meeting planner clients. I have heard comments from many TD’s that clients are not returning their calls or emails and they feel abandoned. Everyone is highly aware that business has slowed down, but closing the lines of communication all together can send mixed signals to freelancers, especially your top-level Travel Directors whom you were once eager to book for ALL your projects.

If you are a planner that previously relied on freelance TD’s to ensure the success of your meetings, events and incentive programs, below are a few tips for managing this relationship when business is slow.

1. Keep Lines of Communication Open
Send an email to your freelancers letting them know the current status of your organization’s projects for 2009/2010. If you are not currently hiring but planning to keep them on your database list, please share this information.

2. Refer a Travel Director
Referrals can be the greatest gesture of appreciation. If you are unable to hire freelancers but know other planners who are, share your contact list and refer a TD. I have never understood companies who kept their list a “secret”. Just like many small businesses (printer, transportation, entertainment, etc) TD’s survive on referrals. Treat them well and they will keep you at the top of their priority list too.

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Comment by Alison Ray, CMP on March 31, 2009 at 10:02am: Follow INTD on Twitter http://twitter.com/intdonline

Comment by Alison Ray, CMP on March 24, 2009 at 3:32pm: Meeting and event planners who need on-site staff are welcome to contact me for referrals. ITND has a database of over 600 freelance travel professionals located around the world!

Need local staff? No problem, simply search INTD's online database and connect directly with top-level freelancers!

Comment by Alison Ray, CMP on March 24, 2009 at 3:30pm: Check out this month's Featured City Chicago, home to over 50 top-level freelance travel directors http://www.intdonline.com/resources/details.asp?id=33.