One of the scariest parts of making the move over the other side of the world is knowing you are landing in a foreign country with no job, no place to live and knowing no-one. IEP totally understands that, and we have taken it upon ourselves to reduce the fear so you can focus on the excitement.

What will I do?

Most members take service industry jobs in restaurants, hotels, pubs and shops. This sort of work is generally plentiful. Other members find work in the business sector, in career or course-related positions, as interns or in clerical and secretarial positions. You can do almost any type of job and have as many jobs as you wish at any given time. You can also work as many hours a week as you like at any time of the year, however we encourage you to be realistic and flexible while job hunting.

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How long will it take?
The majority of past participants have found work within the the first few days of beginning their search.

How do you even know where to start looking for a job in another country? 
As an IEP member you have access to all the knowledge of our partner's (BUNAC) staff members as well as the office notice boards, exclusive job listings and free internet access.

You don't have to pull pints in a pub in London (although this can be a lot of fun!) - if you want to use your visa to gain some valuable international experience within your chosen career, then do it!

Of course finding professional work can take a bit more time and effort and the last thing you want to be worried about is the admin of getting your applications to employers.

Got a trade?  
Are you a carpenter, an electrician, a painter, a landscaper, a hairdresser?  If you hold any trade in Australia, finding well-paid work in Britain should come easily with the help of IEP! 

Scared of Commitment?
The last thing you want when you are travelling is to be tied down and there are jobs IEP can help you find that will allow that freedom.

Temp Office Work
If you are based in a city in the UK or Ireland, there is heaps of temporary office work available - if you know how to find it!  The BUNAC staff can put you in contact with reputable recruitment agencies and even give you advice on your British CV and interview technique.

Live-In Bar Work 
This sort of work is unbelievably common, most pubs and bars in the UK and Ireland have hotels or staff rooms up above the bar for you to live in.  Usually you will share with another staff member but the accommodation is subsidised and sometimes totally free!  You generally do not need to pay bond or utilities and so even though you are on minimum wage, your earnings can go straight in the bank. You don’t need an RSA or any certificate to work with alcohol in the UK and although experience is welcomed, good customer service skills are so much more important!

Aren’t you just a regular Mary Poppins?
There are hundreds of Aussies living and working as nannies/au pairs in London. This work can be live-in or out and IEP can put you in touch with agencies and families who are looking for someone to help care for their kids.

MONEY MATTERS

To help you budget when looking for potential employment, we've put together a list of sample costs that may come in handy.

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