Understand how your travels contribute to who you are. This may take some careful retrospection, however if you kept a blog or journal while traveling it may become a bit easier. Consider what you learned in the various countries and cultures you experienced and how would that apply to doing business internationally.

Examine your experiences and then try to the following questions:

★ How have my life-goals changed?

★ How have my career goals changed?

★ What qualities have I strengthened to make me a better team player?

★ What qualities have I strengthened to make me a better leader?

Next consider what questions you will be asked in a typical interview and have answers prepared and practiced for these types of questions:

★ Why did you decide to take a career break and travel?

★ What was the most memorable experience and why?

★ Did you have any important revelations?

★ Why are you back?

Keep in mind the company may think that taking a career break is irresponsible and means you could leave them at a moments notice too, therefore, be prepared to explain how loyal and committed you are.