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. …
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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 …
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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 …
One of the first steps when you’re settling in to a life in Australia is finding a place to live. The search for a room can be tricky, so here are five steps to take to find your perfect accomodation. 1. Figure out where to stay upon arrival. You’ll need somewhere to stay when you first …
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In Australia, you may be thousands of kilometres away from your friends and family, but with modern technology, that’s no reason to be out of touch with them! Here are five fantastic mobile phone apps that will allow you to stay connected with your loved ones back home. Skype The classic video call service is …
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Finding your dream job while in Australia on a working holiday can be competitive, and, often, your best chance at scoring a role is submitting an exceptional CV. One of the many differences between Australia and your country of origin is the format of resumes. Here are a few tips for how to write an …
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Getting confused with all this talk of 417 and 462 visas? Both allow certain non-Australian citizens between 18 and 30 years of age to come to Australia on a working holiday, but they do have some notable differences. Who can apply? Working Holiday (subclass 417) visas are open to people who hold a passport from …
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If you’re considering coming to Australia under a Work and Holiday (subclass 462) visa, your first step is to make sure you meet all the requirements! I am between (inclusive of) the ages 18 and 30. I have a passport from one of the following countries: Argentina, Bangladesh, Chile, Indonesia, Malaysia, Poland, Thailand, Turkey, the …
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Thinking about coming to Australia on a Working Holiday (subclass 417) visa? First and foremost, make sure that you meet all the requirements! I am between (inclusive of) the ages 18 and 30. I have a passport from one of the following countries: Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Republic of Ireland, …
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