Hey Eduardo, thank you so much man 🙏🏽 that means a lot (: yeah Gold Coast is a wonderful location to have a great lifestyle. Such a variety of internationals working there too, especially at HOB’s when I was there. Super glad I could help bro 👌🏾 cheers for your comment & hope it all goes well for you next year! 🤙🏾 🇦🇺
Benjamin, thank you for nice video and lot's of useful info! Your accent is strong so it makes harder to follow your speech for non-native english speekers. Please make sure not to rush on what you are trying to convey in the following videos. Best regards from Moscow, Russia.
Hey Romeo, that’s all good and glad it could help you in some way! (: Thanks for that useful bit of feedback, shall definitely use this advice for my future videos! 💯🙏🏽 Cheers for reaching out mate , best of luck with your future travels 🌎
I’m looking to move to Gold Coast from Canada next year. I have a lot of experience as a cook and In the hospitality industry. It looks like a place that has many job opportunities
Yeah Resin Apparel Co, very lively with some great places to check out 👍🏽 I’d say so (: all the best with your move next year bud ! Thanks for ya comment
hello, i’m from to brazil and i’m going to Gold coast next year, learn English, and your video is great, thanks for your help sorry about my english , i don’t speak, i try…
Hello there Henrique, thanks for your comment (: that’s great news 🎉🤙🏾 I hope you enjoy, glad ya liked the video & that I could help in some way! 🤩 Have any further questions, feel free to drop me a message (: , cheers mate 🙏🏽 safe travels 🌎
This was sooo helpful I wrote almost everything you said down lol, thanks for sharing this! Any chance you could share roughly your weekly earnings working at the bar?
Hey Megan, thank you so much for your lovely comment ☺️🙏🏽 very glad it helped you! Yeah for sure, I was on a full time contract. My hourly rate varied through the week from 21 p/hr to 31 p/hr . (Weekend rates are generally more p/hr) Full time you get less by the hour where casual you get more. I managed to accrue annual leave & days in lieu over those 6 months of working there though during my full time contract. This gave me I think 3-4 weeks of pay whilst travelling. Different employers can offer different work contracts so check this first before accepting & see what works best for you. Thanks again for reaching out & best of luck with your ventures 🇦🇺🙌🏽
Hey Stevomir3, thanks for your comment- glad ya like the video 🤩🙏🏽 as for the commercial printing industry I’m not too sure on that one, I’d probs dive into a google search & see what comes up - Brisbane city isn’t that far either if ya don’t mind the commute (: hope this helps & all the best!
Hey mate, thanks for reaching out (: I lived in Bundall when I was there, that had a lot of families near me. Other suggestions: Southport further away from surfers paradise but still near the coast Burleigh heads & Currumbin is opposite direction on the coast but a lot quieter & more chilled, great outdoor activities too. Hope this helps 🙏🏽
@@BenjaminHardingx awesome. Yeah i dont mind if its away from the beach. Just need good schools for my son and close to the hospital as we both work in health care. Thank you so much for your input. Hope i can bump into you when we are there. Have a fantastic day.
the accomodation bit is what has stymied my move to australia from new zealand - ive heard qld has an accomodation crisis, melbourne was an alternative but the weather is a carbon copy wellington and i dont like daylight saving reconsidering hostels as an interim measure - a necessary evil
I notice you reply to most of the comments which is very nice and helpful. I hope you can also reply to me since this has been posted last year. I would love to work in Australia and preferably there in the Gold Coast as most people say it's better there. I graduated with bachelor of science in tourism management and would like to work at a hotel as a receptionist or front desk agent. Do you know if it will be hard to find a job there considering I have no related work with the position I am applying for? I am currently working as a Customer Centre Professional/ CSR/CSP. Also I am living outside of Australia
Hello there Jorieneah, thanks for reaching out with your comment (: I have found it to be rather competitive there especially because Gold Coast is such a popular destination for many nationalities, aussies, Brit’s & beyond! If you don’t have any specific work experience for that job then I’d suggest highlighting your transferable skills on your CV/Resume (make them stand out, visible & relatable to the job you’re applying) that would give value to your prospect employer.. I’ve also found that applying for jobs onshore is SOO much better because at least then you’ve got a visa you can work on.. I’ve done 3 Working Holiday Visas & now on a Nil Vac Onshore visa, all my previous employers have needed all my visa info & the more time on that visa you can give your future employer the better! All of the jobs I’ve acquired in Aus have been from relocating to that location too, networking, & applying a lot. If I didn’t have experience in that industry, I’d find something close to it with my transferable skills (: eg. My labouring background & working in agriculture. I hope this helps, any other questions - feel free to give me a shout! Cheers, Benny
@@BenjaminHardingx I am also thinking of other countries aside from Australia but any country that can accept me is okay as I dont really have any specifics. I worked in the past in the US on a J1 visa (Room Attendant) but room attendant is really what I want. If you have any suggestions of where to find or what country is more lenient or something please let me know. I appreciate you taking the time to reply to my previous comment. Thank you!
@@jorieneahmahilaga5834 hey again, ah I see (: when I worked in the UK for Soho Farmhouse there was alot of overseas workers that worked in different departments, such as housekeeping, reception, restaurant etc. Cost of living I heard has gone up but see what the wages are like ay, might be a good place to get that experience? Maybe give it a google search.. And no worries, hope this helps 🙏🏽 (:
Hello Flipzo, thank you mate ! 🙏🏽 means a lot (: and not at all, where I was working wasn’t like boutique or upmarket mind. Everywhere I’ve worked in Australia I’ve found to be acceptable to tattoos though👏🏽 Hope this helps ! Cheers for the comment
@@lordflipzo ahhh nice one! Yeah should be fine, if it’s a upmarket place normally you be wearing a button up shirt ay but seems pretty chill over here to be honest. All good, thanks bud (: shall do 🤙🏾
Hello santhosmundayat, Thanks for reaching out 🤙🏾 Have you used fb marketplace to see what’s currently available in your area? I’d recommend going on fb marketplace, type in “room for rent” in search bar and then click on location, set radius in km to where you’d want to live. Then message the people who you want to arrange accom viewings. Suburbs like Labrador, Southport, surfers are all good but more dollar as near the coast. I lived in Bundall which was inland so was cheaper. Hope this helps mate 🙏🏽
@@BenjaminHardingx labrador $200 per week....a small bed room no place to put study table etc. Owner said I can use d dining table Booked now reaching next week
Hello there Claire, thanks for reaching out! (: not too sure about those two sectors but I’d search up on seek jobs/jora local for current vacancies depending on location in the GC. The busier suburbs are more likely too have the demand so surfers paradise etc. Hope this helps 🙏🏽 (: also my old work are recruiting in surfers but that’s hospo - Any other q’s give me a shout 👍🏽 safe travels ✈️ 🌍
I'm planning on moving to the gold coast in the next two years from the US. Im a service plumber and I'll have two years experience before I move there, what are the trades like in Australia? Thanks!
Hello Wylder mate, thanks for ya comment (: I personally haven’t done trades but I do have a few mates in the industry & they’re making great coin 🙌🏽 The experience always helps whatever the job mind. Wherever I’ve been there’s always been a demand for tradesmen. Just about applying & getting your foot in the door ay! Which In person I’ve felt is alot better than online. Hope this helps bud- all the best with your future travels & hope it works out for ya 🤙🏾
Thanks for the info! I've been thinking I want to move to Gold Coast from Alberta Canada a few years down the line. Considering I only have a high school diploma as of now I'm questioning how good jobs are there Out of curiosity, unless you moved in from a place that drives on the left, how long did it take to get used to the switch from driving on the right to driving on the left?
Hello Chris, thanks for reaching out! I’m originally from the UK so I normally drive on the left, but when I lived in Europe (Spain, Ibiza etc) id drive on the right. The roads are huge here though with not much traffic depending on how much ya go into the popular city areas etc. The roads are clearly marked out too for which ways you need to go! I hope this helps 🙌🏽 wishing ya all the best with your future adventures bud!
Hello Discovery Station 8, thanks for reaching out (: I’ve never been a student there before but I did work with colleagues that were students & they seemed to get on ok! 🤙🏾 I feel like there’s alot going on there as it’s a rather popular place in Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 hope this helps mate 🙏🏽 all the best!
Hello there Stimulated, depending what your going for In the internship.. I’d say there’s a lot of opportunity there as it’s a popular destination and very busy, especially being close to Brisbane. Perth I’m not too sure as not been there yet. It’ll be worth having a look on Facebook job groups in that area, just search it on fb & see what ads there are! I’ve also used SEEK jobs and agencies in the past to help get my foot in the door! Hope this helps 👌🏾 cheers for your comment!
Hello Ali, thanks for reaching out mate! The Gold Coast Is a very popular destination all year round, depending on what sort of work you’re looking for. One of my work mates from the GC (in hospitality) was a student. Surfers paradise is generally busier for tourism so may be worth checking out employers over there (: public transport is super easy too. For international students: aslong as you got a visa that allows you to work for a decent amount of duration should be ok. Hope this helps & best wishes for your travels! 🙏🏽🌎
Great vid mate. Incredibly informative, clear and helpful. Keep up the great work.
Ah thanks Michael 🙏🏽 appreciate the kind words (: will do 🤙🏾
I’m moving to Gold Coast from Canada in 10 days for a working holiday, great video very informative!
Hello there Bret! Ahh thanks man 🙏🏽☺️ super glad it could help ya in some way bud (:
Wishing ya all the best with your upcoming travels! ✈️🌍
I’m moving the the Gold Coast on Dec 7 and I’m from Canada too! My names Brett too lmaooo
Hello! Nice video bro! I’m from Brazil and next year i go to Gold Coast. You helped me to understand some things about find a job, so nice
Hey Eduardo, thank you so much man 🙏🏽 that means a lot (: yeah Gold Coast is a wonderful location to have a great lifestyle. Such a variety of internationals working there too, especially at HOB’s when I was there. Super glad I could help bro 👌🏾 cheers for your comment & hope it all goes well for you next year! 🤙🏾 🇦🇺
Benjamin, thank you for nice video and lot's of useful info! Your accent is strong so it makes harder to follow your speech for non-native english speekers. Please make sure not to rush on what you are trying to convey in the following videos. Best regards from Moscow, Russia.
Hey Romeo, that’s all good and glad it could help you in some way! (: Thanks for that useful bit of feedback, shall definitely use this advice for my future videos! 💯🙏🏽 Cheers for reaching out mate , best of luck with your future travels 🌎
I’m looking to move to Gold Coast from Canada next year. I have a lot of experience as a cook and In the hospitality industry. It looks like a place that has many job opportunities
Yeah Resin Apparel Co, very lively with some great places to check out 👍🏽 I’d say so (: all the best with your move next year bud ! Thanks for ya comment
Have you moved
hello, i’m from to brazil and i’m going to Gold coast next year, learn English, and your video is great, thanks for your help
sorry about my english , i don’t speak, i try…
Hello there Henrique, thanks for your comment (: that’s great news 🎉🤙🏾 I hope you enjoy, glad ya liked the video & that I could help in some way! 🤩
Have any further questions, feel free to drop me a message (: , cheers mate 🙏🏽 safe travels 🌎
This was sooo helpful I wrote almost everything you said down lol, thanks for sharing this! Any chance you could share roughly your weekly earnings working at the bar?
Hey Megan, thank you so much for your lovely comment ☺️🙏🏽 very glad it helped you! Yeah for sure, I was on a full time contract. My hourly rate varied through the week from 21 p/hr to 31 p/hr . (Weekend rates are generally more p/hr)
Full time you get less by the hour where casual you get more.
I managed to accrue annual leave & days in lieu over those 6 months of working there though during my full time contract. This gave me I think 3-4 weeks of pay whilst travelling.
Different employers can offer different work contracts so check this first before accepting & see what works best for you.
Thanks again for reaching out & best of luck with your ventures 🇦🇺🙌🏽
Great Video, how’s the Commercial Printing industry down there? Been in it for 30+ years in the States and I think I need a change of scenery.
Hey Stevomir3, thanks for your comment- glad ya like the video 🤩🙏🏽 as for the commercial printing industry I’m not too sure on that one, I’d probs dive into a google search & see what comes up - Brisbane city isn’t that far either if ya don’t mind the commute (: hope this helps & all the best!
Came across your channel mate. Any idea a good suburb for family. Cheers
Hey mate, thanks for reaching out (:
I lived in Bundall when I was there, that had a lot of families near me.
Other suggestions:
Southport further away from surfers paradise but still near the coast
Burleigh heads & Currumbin is opposite direction on the coast but a lot quieter & more chilled, great outdoor activities too.
Hope this helps 🙏🏽
@@BenjaminHardingx awesome. Yeah i dont mind if its away from the beach. Just need good schools for my son and close to the hospital as we both work in health care. Thank you so much for your input. Hope i can bump into you when we are there. Have a fantastic day.
the accomodation bit is what has stymied my move to australia from new zealand - ive heard qld has an accomodation crisis, melbourne was an alternative but the weather is a carbon copy wellington and i dont like daylight saving reconsidering hostels as an interim measure - a necessary evil
I notice you reply to most of the comments which is very nice and helpful. I hope you can also reply to me since this has been posted last year.
I would love to work in Australia and preferably there in the Gold Coast as most people say it's better there.
I graduated with bachelor of science in tourism management and would like to work at a hotel as a receptionist or front desk agent. Do you know if it will be hard to find a job there considering I have no related work with the position I am applying for? I am currently working as a Customer Centre Professional/ CSR/CSP. Also I am living outside of Australia
Hello there Jorieneah, thanks for reaching out with your comment (:
I have found it to be rather competitive there especially because Gold Coast is such a popular destination for many nationalities, aussies, Brit’s & beyond!
If you don’t have any specific work experience for that job then I’d suggest highlighting your transferable skills on your CV/Resume (make them stand out, visible & relatable to the job you’re applying) that would give value to your prospect employer..
I’ve also found that applying for jobs onshore is SOO much better because at least then you’ve got a visa you can work on..
I’ve done 3 Working Holiday Visas & now on a Nil Vac Onshore visa, all my previous employers have needed all my visa info & the more time on that visa you can give your future employer the better!
All of the jobs I’ve acquired in Aus have been from relocating to that location too, networking, & applying a lot.
If I didn’t have experience in that industry, I’d find something close to it with my transferable skills (: eg. My labouring background & working in agriculture.
I hope this helps, any other questions - feel free to give me a shout!
Cheers,
Benny
@@BenjaminHardingx I am also thinking of other countries aside from Australia but any country that can accept me is okay as I dont really have any specifics. I worked in the past in the US on a J1 visa (Room Attendant) but room attendant is really what I want. If you have any suggestions of where to find or what country is more lenient or something please let me know.
I appreciate you taking the time to reply to my previous comment. Thank you!
@@jorieneahmahilaga5834 hey again, ah I see (: when I worked in the UK for Soho Farmhouse there was alot of overseas workers that worked in different departments, such as housekeeping, reception, restaurant etc. Cost of living I heard has gone up but see what the wages are like ay, might be a good place to get that experience? Maybe give it a google search..
And no worries, hope this helps 🙏🏽 (:
Awesome video! Just wondering, did you experience any issues getting a job in the Gold Coast because of your tattoos? Thanks
Hello Flipzo, thank you mate ! 🙏🏽 means a lot (: and not at all, where I was working wasn’t like boutique or upmarket mind. Everywhere I’ve worked in Australia I’ve found to be acceptable to tattoos though👏🏽 Hope this helps !
Cheers for the comment
@@BenjaminHardingx Awesome, because I have a small neck tattoo and will be moving there hopefully next year. Keep the videos coming 💪
@@lordflipzo ahhh nice one! Yeah should be fine, if it’s a upmarket place normally you be wearing a button up shirt ay but seems pretty chill over here to be honest. All good, thanks bud (: shall do 🤙🏾
thanks the help i want to do it
Hello Isaac, thanks for your comment (:
Glad I could help in some way! 🙏🏽 Best of luck with your travels mate 🗺 hope it all goes well! (:
Hi
Please suggest the place/ location for sharing accommodation for Griffith University student near uni.
Please advise
Hello santhosmundayat,
Thanks for reaching out 🤙🏾
Have you used fb marketplace to see what’s currently available in your area?
I’d recommend going on fb marketplace, type in “room for rent” in search bar and then click on location, set radius in km to where you’d want to live.
Then message the people who you want to arrange accom viewings.
Suburbs like Labrador, Southport, surfers are all good but more dollar as near the coast.
I lived in Bundall which was inland so was cheaper. Hope this helps mate 🙏🏽
@@BenjaminHardingx labrador $200 per week....a small bed room no place to put study table etc.
Owner said I can use d dining table
Booked now reaching next week
@@BenjaminHardingx how much u pay??
What about the accommodation type n details
I'm moving there next month. Are there many jobs within retail or reception over there?
Hello there Claire, thanks for reaching out! (: not too sure about those two sectors but I’d search up on seek jobs/jora local for current vacancies depending on location in the GC. The busier suburbs are more likely too have the demand so surfers paradise etc. Hope this helps 🙏🏽 (: also my old work are recruiting in surfers but that’s hospo - Any other q’s give me a shout 👍🏽 safe travels ✈️ 🌍
Thank you
Ahhh thanks David (: for your nice comment too.
I'm planning on moving to the gold coast in the next two years from the US. Im a service plumber and I'll have two years experience before I move there, what are the trades like in Australia? Thanks!
Hello Wylder mate, thanks for ya comment (: I personally haven’t done trades but I do have a few mates in the industry & they’re making great coin 🙌🏽 The experience always helps whatever the job mind. Wherever I’ve been there’s always been a demand for tradesmen. Just about applying & getting your foot in the door ay! Which In person I’ve felt is alot better than online. Hope this helps bud- all the best with your future travels & hope it works out for ya 🤙🏾
Nice
Ah thanks Davi 🙏🏽
Thanks for the info! I've been thinking I want to move to Gold Coast from Alberta Canada a few years down the line. Considering I only have a high school diploma as of now I'm questioning how good jobs are there
Out of curiosity, unless you moved in from a place that drives on the left, how long did it take to get used to the switch from driving on the right to driving on the left?
Hello Chris, thanks for reaching out! I’m originally from the UK so I normally drive on the left, but when I lived in Europe (Spain, Ibiza etc) id drive on the right. The roads are huge here though with not much traffic depending on how much ya go into the popular city areas etc. The roads are clearly marked out too for which ways you need to go! I hope this helps 🙌🏽 wishing ya all the best with your future adventures bud!
hello sir, is this good for student to find a part time job in gold coast?
Hello Discovery Station 8, thanks for reaching out (: I’ve never been a student there before but I did work with colleagues that were students & they seemed to get on ok! 🤙🏾 I feel like there’s alot going on there as it’s a rather popular place in Queensland, Australia 🇦🇺 hope this helps mate 🙏🏽 all the best!
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Thank you Tejinder 🙏🏽 (:
Hello sir, it is easy to find a job in gold coast and interns of finding jobs gold coast or Perth ???
Hello there Stimulated, depending what your going for In the internship..
I’d say there’s a lot of opportunity there as it’s a popular destination and very busy, especially being close to Brisbane.
Perth I’m not too sure as not been there yet.
It’ll be worth having a look on Facebook job groups in that area, just search it on fb & see what ads there are! I’ve also used SEEK jobs and agencies in the past to help get my foot in the door! Hope this helps 👌🏾 cheers for your comment!
Hellow bros am Ali from kenya, I will be moving to gold coast this march, is it easy for students from abroad to secure a place to work?
Hello Ali, thanks for reaching out mate! The Gold Coast Is a very popular destination all year round, depending on what sort of work you’re looking for. One of my work mates from the GC (in hospitality) was a student. Surfers paradise is generally busier for tourism so may be worth checking out employers over there (: public transport is super easy too. For international students: aslong as you got a visa that allows you to work for a decent amount of duration should be ok. Hope this helps & best wishes for your travels! 🙏🏽🌎