The podcast discusses steps and strategies for working at a restaurant abroad, including the importance of connections and finding a roommate. They emphasize the value of choosing a specific city when seeking a job abroad and taking lower-level jobs to network towards your dream job.
Establish connections or have someone vouch for you to secure a job position and know what positions are available.
Commit to a specific city to simplify visa requirements and focus on finding a job there to meet foundational needs and increase chances of securing the dream job.
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Steps to work at a restaurant abroad
One of the steps to work at a restaurant abroad is to establish connections or have someone vouch for you. This can help with securing a job position and knowing what positions are available. Additionally, committing to an extended period of time, such as six months, can help stand out during the hiring process. Having a living situation already sorted, such as living with a roommate or having resources in the new country, can also provide an advantage in terms of getting settled. If one doesn't have any connections, it is advised to commit to a specific city, focus on getting a job there to sort out logistics like getting a bank account and an apartment. Overqualified positions, like being a barista or prep cook, can be a starting point to get foot in the door and then network and apply for desired positions.
Recommendations for working at a restaurant abroad
When working at a restaurant abroad without connections, it is important to commit to a specific city to simplify visa requirements. Finding a job in that city, even if it's not the dream place, helps in getting essential stability needs met such as having a paycheck, an apartment, and a sorted visa. With these foundational needs met, one can then invest time in applying, networking, and visiting potential workplaces, establishing connections, and increasing the chances of securing the dream job. It is advised against simply showing up at a restaurant without prior arrangements and hoping for a job.
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Steps and strategies for working at a restaurant abroad
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