Whether we like it or not, AI is going to be more widely used in the future, and that has implications for the outdoor adventure community. The good news is, AI won’t be replacing huge numbers of jobs in the outdoor sector. When a raft overturns, and people need rescuing AI won’t throw a rope …
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There’s a lot of people taking gap years in ski resorts. When I finished an accounting and finance degree, I’d been at school and university for 16 years. The last thing I wanted was to jump into a career with an intensive “professional year” to get fully qualified, so I took a gap year. That …
Click the link to see the partial analysis of our two understaffing surveys. The full analysis is available to employers who use SEE YOU NEXT SEASON for recruiting. The full survey analysis looks at the understaffing situation for specific countries and regions. Survey publically released findings. Employers also have the option to complete the survey …
Losing a ski in powder snow sucks. Here’s a few tips on how to find a ski in powder and stopping it from happening in the first place. Preventative measures: Learn how to ski powder. If you are from Australia or Scotland and doing a rookie season in say Canada or Japan, you’re probably pretty …
In a world of AI, resumes and cover letters are all starting to look the same. No shock there, considering they are typically getting passed through the same software. This means a short video resume on your profile can be incredibly effective, but a bad one can be a real turnoff. Here’s a few dos …
Hi adventurers and hiring managers. The survey results are in and we’ve recorded this podcast about why ski industry hiring is such a huge mess. Here’s a couple of links to the surveys. Please fill them out and we can share the results with you. This will make you a better hiring manager or candidate. …
If you’ve been a strong employee in your first seasonal role, getting your next one is going to be a lot easier. You now have a proven track record of lasting the season, a reference, and a better resume. The last thing you need to do is leave your job well and don’t burn bridges …
Dear very young UK passport holders who want to work as chalet hosts in France. Chalet hosting is a very competitive industry, and chalet companies get a huge number of applicants every year. They often get 50-100+ resumes per position. It’s a hard industry to break in to, especially if you have limited experience and …
I’m seeing a lot of young rookie seasonaires being way too ambitious when it comes to securing their first winter job. First some background information here. 18-21 year olds have a bad reputation in ski resorts at the moment. There’s been way too much partying, way too much absenteeism, and a complete lack of understanding …
Every summer and fall we see them. Great affordable appartments up for rent in ski towns being advertised on social media. And every year, desperate seasonal workers hand over their hard-earned money to someone who doesn’t own the property. Rental scammers prey on people’s dreams of epic seasons in famous ski resorts. Rental scams work …
