Tip 1: Check what you already know.
Sometimes you really don’t have to be able to do higher mathematics to find a job that suits you. And sometimes your current knowledge/skills are very normal in the country you come from, but very popular in a country you are going to! So it is good to realize that you can be of value to another country. And perhaps even very interesting to adjust your choice of country accordingly.
Tip 2: Research the country you are going to: what is it known for?
Every country has something of a characteristic attached to it. For example, the Netherlands has tulips, cheese but also technology. Australia is known for surfing, reefs, wines and higher wages. Mexico is known for its Mezcal or diving… The list goes on and on!
As soon as a country is known for something, you can count on there being activity in it. So it is a good start to look at what is characteristic of that country.
Tip 3: Know which industries you find interesting and where in the country you can find work in them
Once you have made that inventory, you can weigh up for yourself what you find interesting. Also look at which areas in the country offer these options! Some countries are so large that they have a lot of diversity in regional work.
Tip 4: Find your suitable visa / qualifications
If you already have a visa: research what your visa allows in work. If you do not have one yet: research what you need from your visa before making a choice! Not every visa allows every type of work.
Per country, you may also need certificates/diplomas for a specific type of work. For example, think of catering work! In the Netherlands, anyone over the age of 18 is allowed to serve alcohol. But in Australia, this is not allowed and you must first obtain a certificate for serving alcohol. So it is a good idea to do some research on this, perhaps even ask your future employer what they need from you.
And if applicable: Remember that a certificate or diploma obtained in your own country is not automatically valid in another country!
Tip 5: Know the seasons and holidays of your chosen country.
Timing is everything! The time at which you apply can also make a huge difference. Think, for example, of seasonal work, public holidays and holiday periods.
Seasonal work such as winter sports, flower cultivation or other arable farming often only takes place in a specific season. It may sound cliché, but you simply have less chance of getting a job if you offer your help for a period when it is not wanted. Now, this is of course a bit more obvious in winter sports than in flower cultivation, but it works the same way.
In the summer and during the holidays, some sectors often need more reinforcement than others and it can increase your chances of getting a job if you send an application on time.
There is often a better chance of seasonal work if you send an application on time and you can still try to find a job during the season, but your chances are considerably higher if you have already applied for it. Sometimes a repetition during the season can also make the difference!
When you go through all these tips, write them down and use them to funnel, you will automatically arrive at a suitable choice! Good luck! Want to know more? Then you can always contact us.
