Hi everyone, We see a lot of people really struggling to find seasonal jobs, especially social media. It’s not because the jobs aren’t out there, it’s because the applicants are making these common mistakes. No visa no job. So many employers (especially ones with automated application platforms) instantly reject applicants who don’t have a visa. …
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There’s plenty of reasons why Job Wanted ads fail to get a response, and they usually don’t have anything to do with employers not needing people. If you can avoid these common mistakes your chances of getting a positive response improves. The Problem. Your timing is wrong. Looking for work in resort towns when the …
Big Sky, big mountain, and a big commitment to employee housing. Make no mistake, Big Sky is a big mountain, with a range of terrain that will delight everyone from never-evers to extreme skiers. 5850 acres, 38 lifts, and 4350 vertical feet. Yes it’s huge, and Big Sky averages 400 inches or world class champagne …
Hi everyone. This is a recording of our online Q and A session for people heading to Canada and the USA for the 23/24 ski season.It includes the following topics: Visa options for seasonal works. (There’s an 11 week processing period for the Canadian IEC visa so apply ASAP if you haven’t already done so). …
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 …
A lot of seasonal workers are starting to realise that the housing situation in famous ski resorts in North America is an absolute nightmare. Matt and I dropped this podcast about the not so famous ski resorts that have incredible skiing and reasonable housing. They could save your season. If you have found this blog …
Sunlight Mountain is located just above Glenwood Springs in Colorado. 40 Miles to the South is Aspen and 60 miles west of Vail. Sunlight Mountain is not like the neighbouring mega-resorts. It’s a 3 lift community hill that prides itself on being hospitable and having “old school skiing”. You won’t find fine dining at Sunlight. …
This is a must see podcast for anyone heading to work a season in the big name ski resorts of North America. Please share it because so many young ski resort workers are going to get chewed up and spat out this winter. A large number of people aren’t event going to make it to …
This post is being written in late August 2022 and it looks like we are getting a third La Nina season in a row. That means tons of snow for Crystal Mountain in Washington State’s Cascades. 2600 acres, 11 lifts and an average of 486 inches a year are serious stats. 11% beginner, 54% intermediate …
Skiers love to complain. Sometimes it’s over minor things like the snow being a bit windblown. Other times, complaining is absolutely justifiable. The last Northern Hemisphere winter saw the number of dysfunctional ski resorts increase dramatically. Australia’s largest resort has joined that category due to chronic problems accessing the mountain. So what exactly is a …
