New Zealand
What the Accredited Employer Work Visa actually asks of you
The median wage rule, job checks, and the paperwork employers underestimate.
Visa advice6 min read
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Guidance from our consultants
Practical writing about working across our three markets — visa routes, salary reality, interview preparation and what a first year abroad actually feels like.
Australia
Moving to a mining region: what the salary doesn't tell you
Rosters, camp life, cost of living and how to judge a FIFO offer properly.
Life in Australia5 min read
Japan
A first term as an ALT, described honestly
Team teaching, staffroom etiquette and what your first month really looks like.
Teaching in Japan8 min read
Careers
The nine interview questions we see candidates fail
Preparation notes our consultants give before every employer interview.
Interview tips4 min read
Employers
Why your shortlist keeps falling over at offer stage
Four causes we see repeatedly, and what to change in the brief.
Hiring5 min read
New Zealand
Which qualifications need registration before you can work
Nursing, engineering, electrical and plumbing — start these early.
Careers7 min read
Relocation
A four-week checklist for moving countries for work
What to ship, what to sell, and the documents to gather first.
Relocation6 min read
Japan
Regional placement: why we recommend it over Tokyo
Cost of living, community support and better first-year outcomes.
Teaching in Japan5 min read
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