If you're looking to give your CV or personal statement that extra edge in applications, or just want to get some experience in the field you want to go into, then consider a year in industry overseas for your gap year. If can also be a great way to earn money for future travels, or for something like university expenses.
With the job market now so ultra-competitive it's vital that you stand out from the rest, and a year in industry abroad can do exactly that. Not only will you have a year's worth of experience in your field, but you'll also have experience working abroad - amongst a different culture, possibly a different language, and different kinds of people. This is an invaluable trait in the shrinking world of today, where international dealings are far more commonplace.
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It's important to mix in your year in industry with something you really want to do. After all, if you're going to be abroad for a year you have to take advantage of what the country has to offer, whether that be seeing the great sights, or doing something you can't do at home.
In addition to all this, you may find that your year's placement becomes a career opportunity. Many people, depending on how well they do and if the company has the resources, find that their work placement company offers them to return to employment after their studies, and so this could give you a bit of peace of mind for the future in that you don't have to panic so much about finding a job.
So overall, a year in industry is a brilliant opportunity to gain valuable experience, make some money, make a move on your future career and visit a different country, seeing how it is to live life abroad.
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4.5 42A perfect way to get your Working Holiday off to a great start!
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Up to 12 months
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A week of fun in the sun & 12 months' job support
Travel Australia without breaking the bank with our amazing working holiday package, Enjoy a week of travels and fun in sunny Perth and its surrounding areas, as well as 12 months support from our jobs team and access to our massive jobs database - what are you waiting for?
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Best of the North Island with 12 months job support
Epic 9 day tour of the North Island, plus live and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months.
3 to 12 months from €6.451
It's a bucket-list blockbuster!
Taking a gap year? Postponing uni? We've got the perfect trip for you! Discover Vietnam, Thailand, Bali and Australia with the perfect mix of group and independent travel. Combine fun in the sun with a working holiday and add on extra destinations to build your dream package!
12 months
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Earn $18- $35 AUD an hour in the Northern Territory!
Explore the best that the stunning Northern Territory in Australia has to offer, and grab yourself a job earning on average between $18-$35 AUD an hour! Start with an action-packed week in Darwin and the surrounding National Parks, then get 12 months of expert job offers, advice, and support!
Up to 12 months from €2.110
4.5 9Get a guaranteed paid ranch job in Oz
Aged 18-30 and looking for paid farm work in Australia? This 12 day package includes 4 days relaxing in the buzzing city of Brisbane, 5 days ranch and farm training and a guaranteed paid ranch job in the Oz outback, with wages typically £15 or more an hour! Then 3 days to relax before heading off to your paid job!
Up to 12 months from €2.403
12 months' job support & the best of both islands
Live and work in New Zealand for up to 12 months, plus 17 days exploring the best of both North and South Islands.
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