Just as the U.S. doesn’t begin and end in New York and the same for the United Kingdom and London, there is a lot to offer you on your working holiday outside of Sydney. Australia’s fastest growing tourist destination is the Museum of Old and New Art (or MONA) in Hobart, Tasmania. A museum? On …
Australia Doesn’t Begin and End in Sydney: Hobart’s MONA Museum Read More »
East versus West: the age old rivalry. Many a battle has been fought in the name of these two opposing sides, and when it comes to Australia, the East Coast would certainly come out on the top of the ‘most travelled’ polls within the backpacking world. And of course that’s for a reason – the …
West Is Best! Why You Should Explore Australia’s West Coast Read More »
You’ve had an absolute blast while on your Australian working holiday, and you’re realising that one year down under simply is not enough! The good news is that many working holiday makers can extend their stay for a second year. To apply for a second working holiday visa, first and foremost, you must be on a …
How Can I Stay in Australia for a Second Year on a 417 Working Holiday Visa? Read More »
If you have a 417 or 462 working holiday visa in Australia, you are limited to working for each employer for a maximum of six months. You can request to extend this employment period due to “exceptional circumstances,” but the immigration office has to determine if your circumstances are exceptional, and, even they approve your …
In our Meet a Working Holiday Maker series, we talk to working holiday makers in Australia about their experiences here. Today, we talk to Sam, a legal support recruitment consultant for people2people. 1. Where are you from originally? East London. 2. What made you decide to do an Australian working holiday? I actually came here …
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Australia is a great place to be over the summer months, as you can make the most of the great weather by enjoying a nice cold beer or wine after work in one of these fantastic venues that offer great deals. They have happy hours and outdoor areas available to take in the beautiful, balmy …
Sydney Happy Hours & Deals for Every Day of the Week Read More »
I was born in Australia, and I have lived in Sydney virtually my whole life (a long time!). But recently, I had one of the most terrific experiences of my life. Being a resident of your town or city, you don’t tend to do the ‘touristy’ things. You get caught up with just living your …
After two years of teaching English in Spain and travelling 27 European countries, my heart was torn in two: half of me wanted to continue my adventure, seeing the world, discovering new countries, while the other half was ready to work on my career and begin the dreaded process of settling down and becoming a ‘real’ adult. …
Building a Career – and a Life – out of an Australian Working Holiday Read More »
A 26-year-old journalism graduate who has found herself living a very different life to the one she first planned. After 12 months on the travelling trail and enough banana pancakes to last a lifetime, Jessica is now settled in Sydney and riding the recruitment consultant roller coaster. With first-hand experience in looking for work and getting to …
The Best Decision I Ever Made Wasn’t Part of the Plan Read More »
You might be coming to Australia for a holiday, but if you want to work while you are here, you need to be prepared for an interview. Here are a few tips: For women: invest in a nice jacket and smart pair of shoes (or be extra smart and bring them with you when you …