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divided44 
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Post subject: Why is getting seasonal work so difficult!?!!
 Posted: Jul 21, 2012 - 01:33 AM
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I have been searching for seasonal work in Europe for about 2 months now and virtually nothing. I'm sure i'm getting close to the hundred mark in applications and only one response inviting me to an 'assessment' which i'm sure hundreds of others are also attending for a small number of positions.
Is there some secret clue to finding seasonal work, should I just go out there and see whats available as that seems very risky..? I've applied for everything from hotel cleaning jobs to assistant managerial positions but nothing.
I have just graduated university and this will be my first season so i'm really at a loss as to what to do :/
Anyone got any suggestions?
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Last edited by divided44 on Sep 08, 2012 - 10:03 PM; edited 1 time in total
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sherlock
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Post subject: RE: Why is getting seasonal work so difficult!?!!
Posted: Jul 21, 2012 - 08:04 AM
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First post: Sep 02, 2007
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Location: supermoon
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 i take it you've tried all the options and opinions on natives?
that's where most uk people's first port of call is. good luck and i hope it helps  |
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Limz
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Post subject: RE: Why is getting seasonal work so difficult!?!!
Posted: Jul 21, 2012 - 09:10 AM
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First post: Apr 18, 2010
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Location: Surrey
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Usually companies ask that you apply for no more than two positions. Be selective and realistic on the positions you apply for, tailor make each application /c.v. If you are sending the same c.v each time, some employment agencies are going to bin you straight away.
Lie....sorry I mean exaggerate your limited experience or actually get off your arse and find some work in the u.k, to gain experience and a few quid to help you in job you might like to do on the slopes? |
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Post subject: RE: Why is getting seasonal work so difficult!?!!
Posted: Jul 23, 2012 - 10:50 AM
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| You may also find that it's harder this year than previously because a little thing called the "global financial crisis" has reduced the number of people going away and hence the number of jobs on offer! |
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IceandFire
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Post subject: RE: Why is getting seasonal work so difficult!?!!
Posted: Jul 24, 2012 - 09:01 AM
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First post: May 18, 2011
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Location: Les Coches
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Hi,
There are a lot of applications for each job so the competition is high, and positions usually go to the people who have the most relevant skills - ie cooking, cleaning, waitressing, season experience etc - not necessarily to the ones who are best educated.
Before you apply for anything else, sit down and look through the types of positions available. Then decide which one fits your experience/background/interests best.
Once you have done that make a list of all and any relevant experience - whether work related or not - and then change your cv to reflect this, highlighting this at the top of your cv and making the work experience the most relevant.
So, if you are applying for a hotel cleaner position you should list any job/experience/charity work etc where you have had to clean. If you did a science degree write in the description "it was my responsibility to keep the lab where I worked clean and tidy at all times" if you did part time waitressing write "As part of this role I was solely responsible for the cleanliness and presentation of my tables, bar area and toilet" etc etc.
Finally make sure that it is well spelt, well presented, not longer than 2 pages of A4 and contains no reference to drinking, going out, having a party season etc etc. Then apply for a smaller number of jobs, but ones which would suit you better.
Good luck!!!!!! |
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www.ice-fire.co.uk offer catered chalet holidays in La Plagne, Paradiski
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J_Smith
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Post subject: RE: Why is getting seasonal work so difficult!?!!
Posted: Jul 24, 2012 - 10:18 AM
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If i were you, id look for cooking/catering courses in your area - they're usually a few weeks long, teach you everything you need to know and are often catered (pardon the pun) for chalet work.
They may cost a few bob, but it'll be 100% worth it - because not only do you have an industry-specific qualification on your CV, you'll also be able to make a pretty damn awesome cake 
I managed to pick up an NCFE Resort Rep qualification from what must have been the most fun 'lessons' ive ever had at college last year - for me thats invaluable because its a fall back if instructing jobs are thin on the ground or if (like she advised me) i want to do something more full-on, but with more money and benefits if i need it
Never give up though, if it comes to it, book a flight out super early season, have a wander about and do literally ANYTHING to get employment. Id suggest even go as far as sabotage and hostage taking, but thats down to your discretion... |
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Post subject: RE: Why is getting seasonal work so difficult!?!!
Posted: Jul 24, 2012 - 12:20 PM
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you know another good way to find places to work is to go on holiday some place and then speak with hotel managers whilst over there... that's actually how I got the job for my first season, from then on it was all plain sailing...  |
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Post subject: RE: Why is getting seasonal work so difficult!?!!
Posted: Aug 09, 2012 - 04:50 PM
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First post: Jul 06, 2006
Total posts: 858
Location: LONDON
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Hi there,
Crans-montana camp are advertising for work on Hemel Freestyle's facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/hemelfreestyle?ref=ts
Look at their Section "Recent Posts by Others" and see the comment by George Richardson.
Good luck. |
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Post subject: Re: RE: Why is getting seasonal work so difficult!?!!
Posted: Aug 10, 2012 - 09:41 AM
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First post: Oct 28, 2008
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tortyv wrote:
you know another good way to find places to work is to go on holiday some place and then speak with hotel managers whilst over there... that's actually how I got the job for my first season, from then on it was all plain sailing...
yeah, pick a resort...go there....go around all the bars, hotels etc etc and speak to the people running them.
If after a week you leave without anything for the winter season its probably because your a bit weird  |
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Posted: Aug 15, 2012 - 11:55 AM
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i did my first season last season. About may 2011 i went to the native jobs fair. I headed to it thinking i wanted a chalet job but after speaking to the guys there they quickly explained i would be better of going for a maintenece job with my construction background. I got offered 4 interviews and then got offered 4 jobs! I ended up pickng a company that also offered a mate a job in the same resort and im now preparing to do my second season!
My best advice would be just dont apply over the internet. See if there are any jobs fairs etc going on. Companies want to meet you to see what you are really like and get an impression.
Also where are you based? im in the midlands and had to travel to london to all my interviews. Maybe if you are in london look up some of the head offices and maybe turn up asking about jobs, show that you are keen, dropping in a cv by hand would surely leave an impression |
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Posted: Aug 21, 2012 - 09:58 PM
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Rock up, show your face, be polite, hand your CV out and wait.
I think applications over the net is pretty crap unless your applying to a mountain. |
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Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 09:53 PM
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| Natives are having another jobs fair in london at the end of september, check out their website and get yourself along! |
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btyadam
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Post subject: open minded
Posted: Aug 29, 2012 - 11:02 AM
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hey! I feel your pain! I applied to about 15 different bars all over the alps and heard absolutely nothing back from any of them!
Hadn't even thought about chalet work so applied to ski total and esprit (same company now), got offered an interview the day after I applied and then got a job offer the day after!
check out their website at workaseason DOT com
I got the job back in may, which might seem early but apparently they have allocated all positions now and are just looking for reserve staff, maybe worth a go rather than just rocking up in resort. just ramp up your CV to be all I love customer service and high standards in everything I do, I love cleaning etc!
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divided44
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Post subject: RE: open minded
Posted: Sep 08, 2012 - 10:06 PM
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First post: Jan 01, 2011
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| Thanks so much for all the advice guys, things are looking up as have been offered two jobs! So happy days and good luck to everyone else still looking See you on the slopes! x |
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IceandFire
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Post subject: RE: open minded
Posted: Sep 10, 2012 - 09:54 AM
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First post: May 18, 2011
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| Well done! Have an amazing season . . . |
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www.ice-fire.co.uk offer catered chalet holidays in La Plagne, Paradiski
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