Sometimes it is easy to not think of work camping as work. It is typically not as many hours or days a week and we can often find ourselves in beautiful surroundings, and actually enjoying our time. I don’t know about you, but that doesn’t sound like most jobs I have had! Here is the thing, it is a job. Even if you are not getting paid cash, you are likely getting your site for “free” as compensation. So, like any other job, do your best when applying and have a polished resumé ready to sell yourself and all your skills!
Some Pointers for Your Work Camping Resume
- Include contact information: Make sure you have contact info for at least one person in your party. Although many work camping couples will have one resumé for both people, since they are applying as a package deal, making sure at least one of you can be reached is usually a good idea. Waiting on smoke rings or a carrier pigeon is not going to land you that sweet summer job.
- Photos:Most campgrounds appreciate a headshot of the applicants. It is not always required but if you don’t mind doing it, volunteering it upfront tends to put potential employers at ease. Don’t worry, most work camping gigs aren’t looking for runway models. Just be yourself and show them who you are!
- RV Photo: Most campgrounds do want this. They have a business to run and are keeping you onsite for potentially a few months, so they typically want to make sure you are showing up in something that is in one piece and not a safety hazard (or eyesore). It is not too appealing to customers if you have a bunch of work campers in the campground with rigs that look like they need to be purified with fire.
- Include relevant skills/experience: Like any other job you want to make sure people know why they should hire you. Have your previous work camping experience listed with what your duties were and/or what you accomplished while you were there. Also, do not forget to include any other relevant skills even if they were not used at a previous campground. If a campground is looking for maintenance and you are the handy type, mention it! You want to make your resumé pertinent to the position you are applying for.
These are just a few tips to get you going. Our number one priority is helping work campers connect with opportunities, so If you would like a head start on your new resumé try using our BRAND NEW “Create Resume” feature here. All the pointers listed above are available options and laid out for you already!
We wish you the best of luck and hope we can continue to help you find your next destination on your road to happiness. Safe travels!