financial stability. But what if you don’t know what to include? What if the resume does not do justice to your skills? For a resume to be effective, it needs to be credible and compelling enough for the prospective employer to take notice. Here are some tips to help you land your dream job:
Planning for your working holiday is all about knowing what to expect. Whether you have a job lined up or plan on picking up work along the way, there are a few essential tips that every Working Holiday Maker should know. Before you board that plane, be sure to review these ten things you should know before travelling to Australia in 2022 as a Working Holidaymaker
For most long-term holiday-makers wanting to explore the vastness of Australia over a period of months or years, buying a car is the most economical and convenient option. Buying a car not only allows for greater freedom but for 417 visa holders, makes the 88 days compulsory second year rural work more convenient, as having …
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Beginning a new job is nerve wracking at the best of times. But for many of us, especially the more introverted of us, learning the skills and responsibilities of a new job are not the main causes of stress, as much as the awkward struggle of fitting into a new workplace and gaining the acceptance …
If you’re a globetrotter seeking adventure or an overseas visitor in Australia, then you are already experienced with long distance flying. But for those of you who aren’t jet setting across the globe every chance they get, you might find that long flights are the absolute worst. Long distance flights are no joke and can …
Using abbreviations and slang words is a crucial part of being considered a real “Aussie”. Australians shorten words and phrases whenever possible and it is highly recommended that you familiarize yourself with the basic slang words before coming here. So instead of scratching your head and thinking “what the…” when you get invited for a …
Many years ago, I was living and working as a recruiter in London. I had been transferred to an unrelated company to build relationships between the two firms, which was also for me, as a young man in his twenties, my big OE (overseas experience). One of the tasks I was given in London was …
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Although Kiwis aren’t really in Australia on a working holiday visa, New Zealand expats face many of the same experiences as working holiday makers, so we’re taking a step away from our normal fare with some tips for New Zealanders crossing the Tasman Sea. For a start, a large proportion of Aussies pronounce it Austraya, but that’s okay, …
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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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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