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
If you are looking for a job and want to enjoy living in a new country, having a working holiday in Australia could be an ideal option. As such, you should apply for an Australian working holiday visa. Keep reading to learn the top five reasons to visit Australia on a working holiday visa.
Australia’s working holiday visa program was designed to give young people a vast opportunity for work experience throughout the Outback. Whether you’re a professional with skills to sharpen or looking for your first career inspiration, there are thousands of jobs to try and opportunities to find them. Of course, one question we hear often is …
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So, you’ve landed in Australia on a Working Holiday Visa, blown all your money on travelling, and you’re ready to settle down for a while. Now the small task of finding a job! As I am on a Working Holiday Visa and currently working in recruitment, I am sometimes asked ‘how do you get a …
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You have just received your Working Holiday Visa to Australia and are deciding where your first stop will be…. Why not head straight to Brisbane in sunny Queensland? Here are 10 reasons to visit Brisbane: Brisbane is generally cheaper to live than Sydney and Melbourne and commutes to work are shorter (more time and money for fun) A …
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There are a lot of reasons why bar work is such a popular option for Working Holiday Makers: there’s plenty of it about in both urban and regional areas, most employers are used to itinerant workers, it’s a social environment and it’s (usually) better paid than jobs like fundraising or retail. And there’s booze. But …
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Working holiday makers on 417 visas have been vulnerable to exploitation in a range of industries. In 2016 the Fair Work Ombudsman released the findings of an inquiry into the experiences of 417 visa-holders and found significant numbers of workers felt they had been taken advantage of by their employers. This was particularly prevalent for …
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The challenges of managing ever dwindling funds are something all travellers can relate to. The need to find cheap or, even better, free, food can be all consuming (literally!). So much so, that it can override our sense of decency and respect for those around us. This can be particularly true in the workplace. A warehouse …
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When I decided to leave sunny Sydney after 12 years and finally return home to New Zealand, I searched the net for a nice and neat moving checklist. Surely the millions of Kiwis who had made the trek back before me had some hints and tips to smooth the journey? Apparently not. No worries, I …