Hi Everyone. This podcast is designed for seasonal workers in the ski industry but the advice is good for all adventure job interviews. We’ve ticked off a lot of topics but as per usual we’ve missed a few things. including the following. Consider tidying up your social media. That “edgy” post might be seen in …
Here’s a list of confirmed scammers in Canadian ski towns. Please note, some of the people on this list have had their identity stolen or their social media accounts hacked. It’s not a complete list, and we are happy to add people to it. Just email anything questionable for investigation. [email protected] For more information please …
Living in ski resorts is seriously expensive. It’s hard to get deals on rent and groceries, but savvy seasonal workers can pick up bargains for sporting equipment and household items. You just have to know where to look, and know the right people. Check out our podcast that helps seasonal workers save hundreds or even …
Hi Everyone, Matt, Ravi, and myself have been busy developing a seasonal worker ratings system, and it is now up and running. The main objective of the ratings system is to let employers know which seasonal workers are actively engaging with the SEE YOU NEXT SEASON platform. A seasonal worker with lots of badges has …
If you’ve ever wanted to be a ski instructor, life guard, surf instructor or rafting guide, check out the following podcast about getting the right training for the adventure industry to land that dream position. The guest on the podcast is Mike Mathers, an industry veteran with decades of experience specialising in safety standards and …
Check out our latest podcast about finding a ski job mid season. It’s possible but you need to be flexible and ready to move when opportunities present themselves. If you are trying to get a ski job mid season this is must watch podcast. If this blog post has helped you out, please consider creating …
A photo tells a story better than a thousand words so people should be really careful about choosing an image when looking for work. Basically if you wouldn’t do it, take it, wear it, or not wear it to an interview don’t include it in your photo. Here are some common mistakes people make when …
Let’s be honest here. Seasonal work is often low paid and you’re living in high priced towns. In many ski towns, average wages are about 60% of the living wage. Some crew are spending 50-60% of their pay packet on rent. That means you have to be very frugal with your pounds, dollars, yen, and …
This podcast is great for those doing their rookie seasons in ski resorts. There’s also some important information for people doing the hiring. Going with realistic expectations and a good attitude will open doors for future seasons and summer work. Expecting a rock star lifestyle in your rookie season is not realistic. Sorry folks, you’re …
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So you’re moving half way across the world for that season of a lifetime. You’ve got a great job lined up and it’s now time to find a place to stay with great room mates in a resort town. This is not so easy, because everyone says they are “super chill”, “love the outdoors” and of …
