Professional job on WHV
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Professional job on WHV
Hi guys,
I've searched but couldn't find this topic. Does anyone know what the work opportunities are like for a person on a BUNAC working holiday visa are in Vancouver? Specifically, finding some contract (or otherwise) work in the IT area? I have a masters from Cambridge and an undergrad in computing science. I've got just under 2 years' experience. Is this a reasonable thing to do? -- Ie, go and work in unskilled work in hopes of finding a job related to my profession? Or should I stick to my home country, the UK?
Cheers!
I've searched but couldn't find this topic. Does anyone know what the work opportunities are like for a person on a BUNAC working holiday visa are in Vancouver? Specifically, finding some contract (or otherwise) work in the IT area? I have a masters from Cambridge and an undergrad in computing science. I've got just under 2 years' experience. Is this a reasonable thing to do? -- Ie, go and work in unskilled work in hopes of finding a job related to my profession? Or should I stick to my home country, the UK?
Cheers!
#2
Re: Professional job on WHV
Hi guys,
I've searched but couldn't find this topic. Does anyone know what the work opportunities are like for a person on a BUNAC working holiday visa are in Vancouver? Specifically, finding some contract (or otherwise) work in the IT area? I have a masters from Cambridge and an undergrad in computing science. I've got just under 2 years' experience. Is this a reasonable thing to do? -- Ie, go and work in unskilled work in hopes of finding a job related to my profession? Or should I stick to my home country, the UK?
Cheers!
I've searched but couldn't find this topic. Does anyone know what the work opportunities are like for a person on a BUNAC working holiday visa are in Vancouver? Specifically, finding some contract (or otherwise) work in the IT area? I have a masters from Cambridge and an undergrad in computing science. I've got just under 2 years' experience. Is this a reasonable thing to do? -- Ie, go and work in unskilled work in hopes of finding a job related to my profession? Or should I stick to my home country, the UK?
Cheers!
I came here on BUNAC and found plenty of professional contract work in my area (accounting & finance). Best thing to do is speak with recruiting agencies and companies directly to see what your chances are.
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Re: Professional job on WHV
I have a mate who works for Petro Canada with a WHV on a aussie passport.
Having said that the WHV on the Aussie passport is renewable and 2 years unlimited.
Having said that the WHV on the Aussie passport is renewable and 2 years unlimited.
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Re: Professional job on WHV
I'm hoping to land a job within my field (banking) - just a shame its an industry no doubt inundated with redundant employees so an employers market, doh!
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Re: Professional job on WHV
Yeah I activited it back in March but i'll wait 2 years when things pick up and re-apply for it again!
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What area did you have in mind?
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Re: Professional job on WHV
I followed a girl to Calgary which didn't work out but as a second prize i fell in love with canada so either Calgary or Vancouver.
I also have a US passport which i qualified for through my American parents so that is also an option I have but overall I want canada...its awesome really enjoyed it.
I'm from Perth but I live in Melbourne atm.
I also have a US passport which i qualified for through my American parents so that is also an option I have but overall I want canada...its awesome really enjoyed it.
I'm from Perth but I live in Melbourne atm.
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awesome mate, i read in the other thread that you were success in obtaining employment too! (sucks about them pulling the pin though)
i wish i could get a job before arriving, wishful thinking though i guess
i'm in brisbane so i'd love to move to vancouver because im not sure how im going to go from beautiful weather to freezing cold 9 months of the year lol however for work, ill probably have to go to toronto but i'd also love to learn french and be immersed in their culture so i'd love gatineau/montreal/quebec city too!
decisions decisions!!
i wish i could get a job before arriving, wishful thinking though i guess
i'm in brisbane so i'd love to move to vancouver because im not sure how im going to go from beautiful weather to freezing cold 9 months of the year lol however for work, ill probably have to go to toronto but i'd also love to learn french and be immersed in their culture so i'd love gatineau/montreal/quebec city too!
decisions decisions!!