Casual work is one of the greatest ways to earn a living abroad, granting you the flexibility to move from country to country or city to city without the danger of life becoming as boring and humdrum as back home. If you are a people person, working seasons gives you the chance to make dozens of new friends, and create your own web of contacts that stretches across the globe. While casual workers, like beggars, cannot be choosers when it comes to finding a job abroad, one industry that always needs more hands is the hospitality sector. Wherever there are people, there are places to feed and water them, and a cheerful smile always helps a drink taste better. That’s right, we’re talking about finding bar jobs abroad! Unlike a professional career move, casual work does not requ...

When you think of working abroad for a tour operator, the first job that springs to mind is a holiday rep on a resort. While this is one of the most exhilarating jobs to do in another country – 24/7 contact with your guests, beautiful destinations, a high-paced social and work life – hotel resorts actually offer more than casual seasonal work. Have Fun Repping for a Club Our article on club repping jobs gives a great taste of what the work entails, but as it is easy to burn out after an exhausting few seasons, many reps move into less hectic roles. This does not mean returning to Britain for a desk job – far from it. In fact, anyone with experience in public relations may be interested to know they could swap their dreary office for the tropics and build a full-...

Meet our man Danny O’Reilly, who has been an Overseas Resort Manager with Club 18-30 for the last 6 years. In total he has spent almost 10 years working overseas for Club 18-30, Sunset Holidays and Thomas Cook. How did you get your job? I went along to a walk-in interview that was being held at the Big Reunion in Butlins. Following this I was invited to a group interview in London and was then offered a place on the Club 18-30 Induction Course which is the final stage of the recruitment procedure. Unfortunately though, my University Finals were at exactly the same time so I was unable to attend the induction. Luckily the Club 18-30 Overseas Department suggested that as I had performed quite well in the two interviews if I call back following my exams in June their was the possibility...

Mallorca (or Majorca as most Brits call it) is the largest of the Balearic Islands and along with its sister islands of Menroca and Ibiza, lies in the Mediterranean Sea off the south east coast of mainland Spain. Magaluf, on the south west side of the island is quickly developing a reputation as being one of the greatest party places on the continent. For years Ibiza was considered to be the best place to indulge in night time pleasures, however, over the past summers Magaluf has been closing the gap and could now be the number one destination for not only hedonistic holidays in club land, but also to work. Work at a Club on Mallorca There are literally hundreds of bars, clubs and restaurants along the strip and they are constantly looking, if not relying on Brits to come over and work. Af...

Meet a happenin’ DJ who’s working abroad in Ibiza. Sam, AKA Miss Divine, is originally from Bristol but moved to London. She has been spending summers in Ibiza, a top Europe clubbing spot. Where are you working? I work at Hush in Ibiza. Sam - Working as a DJ in Ibiza What job are you doing? Resident DJ and Music co-coordinator. Why did you choose to work there? I played at Hush in 2005 and was asked back to be the resident DJ for the following year. What’s your day to day routine? Sleep, eat, sunbath, work. What’s the salary like? Very good. Is accommodation included? No I had to find my own apartment. Would you recommend this type of job? Yes to anyone that is serious about DJing. Do you need to be qualified? No but you do need a skill. What’s the night life...

WORK in the Alps this winter and improve your culinary skills for life! Nestling in the heart of Chamonix, just a short drive from Geneva airport is the most beautiful mountain side chalet, built in the traditional French style with en-suite bedrooms and oozing luxury throughout. We caught up with Emma and Susie to find out about their business… So Emma tell us about the Alpine Cookery Course. Susie and myself, set up the Alpine Cookery Course in 2005. After 12 winters each working in the Alps we felt that we had gained experience in all angles of the ski industry from cooking and ski teaching to toilet cleaning! We knew there was a gap in the market for a chalet-training course based in a real top end chalet cooking with real local ingredients in an amazing location. So, The Alpine ...

If you’re looking for fun-in-the-sun then consider following the lead of Hayley Hurst, a 25-year old from London. Hurst has been on a long-term holiday working at Café Mambo on the Sunset strip in San Antonio, Ibiza. Why did you choose to work in Ibiza? I’ve been on holiday here with my best friend for the last 5 years. Before this I’d holidayed in Ayia Napa and various places with friends but nowhere compares to the White Isle. After my first holiday I was hooked. I have never wanted to spend my holiday’s anywhere else. Every year I left this place I found myself so depressed at the thought of leaving the island for another year. After the fifth year on holiday, I decided that 2 week’s just wasn’t enough for me. I wanted to be part of the lifestyle, n...