Working In Australia
There are plenty of books and online materials to walk you through the steps of writing a winning resume. Since we cannot possibly cram it all in here, consider the following to be helpful and simple reminders to help your resume stand out. If you have crafted a resume and consider it an inspiring piece [...]
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The most important factor for us when assisting teachers to work in Australia, is that they are happy before, during and after their stay. We pride ourselves on giving honest advice and feedback to our teachers even if it isn’t always the best news. The last thing we want is an unhappy teacher half way [...]
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So you are teaching in Australia and want to know where to stop in? Have you already checked out China? Vietnam? Other countries? Don’t forget before you leave – Purchase the Japan Rail pass! You cannot get this once in Japan. If going for 5 to 7 days, we recommend starting in Tokyo and heading [...]
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So far we have discussed 5 items that should not be forgotten when moving to Australia: a jacket, electronic documents, work clothes, toiletries, and photos. 6) A Backpack – so often when I pick up teachers at the airport, they show up with big refrigerator size suitcases. What you will find out quickly is that [...]
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Over the years we have had a lot of teachers ask us questions about Australia. One of the biggest is: What should I bring? The Ten Most Important Things to Bring to Australia 1) A Jacket – not just a thin jacket, but a real winter jacket. Despite what people think about Australia, it does [...]
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As mentioned in one of our latest blogs on the Working Holiday Visa in Australia, it is a one year visa and can be extended by doing particular work for 3-months in your first year. Most of our work is with teachers who want to teach during their first year of the 417 Working Holiday visa, [...]
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All you need to know about the Working Holiday Visa when coming to Australia: You must be under 31 to be eligible for the Working Holiday Visa (WHV), Only certain countries are eligible (go to www.immi.gov.au) for more information. It is a one year visa and you can only work with one employer for up [...]
When working and travelling in Australia, one term that will likely be new to you, is superannuation. But it is important to understand what it is and what you are legally eligible for. What is Superannuation? It is similar to a pension plan but in Australia they call it Superannuation. When working here, you will [...]
Yes it does seem strange to say, Canada Day in Winter but for Canadian teachers in Australia, this is when we celebrate Canada Day. We won’t be having BBQ’s or sipping Caesar’s, instead we will be heading to an ice hockey game, going skatingor perhaps staying warm at the pub. Does Australia really get a winter? [...]
Well so far we have talked about missing feminine products, Halloween, and deodorant while travelling and living in Australia. Now what about food and the fun treats we have grown up with? You find many Canadian or American treats in Australia! 1) Marshmallows – yes they have marshmallows in Australia but have you ever tried [...]
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I am happy to say that finally after many years of waiting, they now have a better variety of deodarant in Australia. It used to be that the only deodorant/antiperspirant you could find in Australia was roll-on or spray. Now have you ever tried going from the nice dry stick, back to roll-on or spray. [...]
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One of the things most missed by Canadian women when moving to Australia, is good feminine products. They are just not the same. 1) All the names are different so you have to start by doing a bit of trial and error which can get expensive and tiresome when it continues to be disappointing! Any [...]
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