JOB SUPPORT

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?
Past participants have found work in the following areas:

How long will it take?
The large majority of past participants have found work within the the first few days of beginning their search. Those who took slightly longer were usually seeking a more professional or career related position.

How do you even know where to start looking for a job in another country? 
Thousands of working holiday makers don't have a clue but 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 and exclusive job listings.

The working holiday no longer means you 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.

At the BUNAC office you don’t have to worry about the cost of lengthy internet usage, you'll have access to a reliable fax and mail service and you can come back every day to facilities and faces that will become your home away from home.

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! 

Australians are known for having a great work ethic and being well trained, IEP can point you in the right direction and your travel savings will grow rapidly.

Scared of Commitment?
The last thing you want when you are travelling is to be tied down-if you want the freedom to pick up and leave for a weekend in Paris, a quick run with the bulls in Pamplona or to throw a tomato at a Spaniard - 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.  From one day to six month positions - you can find a role that suits you and your travel plans!

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 (especially if you get to eat in the pub’s restaurant and drink cheap booze!).  Without the commitments of lease and bond and flat mates-you can easily work for a few months and then move on somewhere new or backpack for a bit. (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!)

Some companies will make you pay hundreds of dollars just to ‘find’ you a pub job but as an IEP member we can give you a few phone numbers, some good advice and SAVE you money.

Aren’t you just a regular Mary Poppins?
Take a walk in a London park and you might start to think that every young mum in the UK has an Aussie accent - the truth is, that 'mum' pushing the pram and holding a three year old by the hand is one of the hundreds of beloved Aussie nannies/Au Pairs living and working in the UK.

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.

Expenses in your first two weeks
	London	Outside of London
Transport from airport	£4-£50	£4-£50
Hostel for 2 weeks	£240	£170
Train pass for 2 weeks	£45	£20
1 months rent in advance	£360	£200
1 months deposit	£360	£200
Food for 2 weeks	£80	£70
Phone calls	£30	£20
Miscellaneous	£60	£40
General cost of living
Pint of beer	£2.5-£3
Cup of regular coffee	£2
Entry into a nightclub	£3-£10
Average pub dinner	£5-£10
Average hourly wage
Clerical	£7-£8
Restaurant/bar	£5.05 + tips
Career-related	£10+
Average weekly cost of shared accommodation
London	£85-£95 a week
Edinburgh	£60 a week

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