linzee_loulabelle

hey all, anyone got travel pack or at least postcard saying BUNAC have recieved their final forms?

adele

I haven't sent my work auth form in yet because I'm waiting for the reference to be done, so no.

linzee_loulabelle

well i sent mine off weds so hope to hear something shortly after xmas, im all ready to book flights!!

adele

They said that they send the first batch of work auth forms off to CHC early Jan and that processing can take up to 6 weeks.

menelty

I have a pal in New Brunswick right now who has been travelling around Asia, Australia and has now came to Canada as his girlfriend lives in NB. Can he apply to Bunac from here or does he have to be at home?

Thanks,

michael

linzee_loulabelle

im afraid he has to apply frm the UK, applications state you must be in UK during application. I know BUNAC send visa apps off to CHC in jan but still dont know if we could get travel pack before or after then?

linzee_loulabelle

oh i got my postcard today btw guys!

allie2

Hi guys,

If any of you are moving to British Columbia, are in IT and want help getting work *once you land* then let me know...I am an IT recruiter based in Vancouver and always happy to help out fellow Brits

Allie

adele

Hi Allie

Many thanks for the offer of help! I've done temp admin/office work for employment agencies in Vancouver before, in summer 2004 on a previous WHV. I don't have any IT qualifications or background (just the ability to use the standard office IT packages) but I plan to be in Vancouver for a full year from October 07 - what kind of experience do you look for? I'd be more than willing to learn new skills!!!

Thanks,

Adele

allie2

Hi Adele,

You probably wouldn't be able to gain enough experience in IT in that time for me to help you with a consulting job - but I could forward over your resume to my colleagues in OfficeTeam if you like.

Allie

adele

Thanks for the quick reply Allie, I'll be back in touch with the Vancouver agencies nearer the time so I might well take you up on that offer of help! - I think I registered with Office Team last time I was over there too, and in fact I'm registered with them here in the UK as well! But it'll be a case of re-doing the resume and going for it all guns blazing again come next summer!

Thanks again,

Adele x

P.S. How's life in Van going for you? Whereabouts in the West End do you live? I lived on the Downtown/Yaletown border before, and loved the convenience of being so close to everything, I'm sure you agree!

linzee_loulabelle

wow i wish someone could hook me up in TO lol

KokiriChild

Yeah, I don't suppose you have any IT contacts in NS do you, Allie?

- KokiriChild

allie2

lol - obviously I recommend checking out your local Robert Half Technology office :-) - you can get details at www.rht.com and there's also some good resume writing tips, interview tips and you can request a 2007 salary guide.

allie2

Hi Adele,

I live in a 1930's heritage building 1 block from Lost Lagoon in Stanley Park and 2 blocks from English Bay - it's an awesome location and I can even walk to work which is fantastic! I am probably going to move back to Kitsilano in the New Year though am toying with the North Shore as everyone I know lives over there!

Allie