Going Through A Supported Job Program Vs Independent Search

If you haven’t come across this blog before, me and my fiance are going to be moving to Whistler in Canada for 6 or so months on the International Experience Canada (IEC), a working holiday visa. For us to find a job, we had two options; go through a supported program to help us find work or find work independently. After a lot of thought, we decided to go with the first option and signed up to The Working Holiday Club. It’s not for everyone though, so thought I’d put together a pros and cons list to hopefully help anyone in the same situation:

Going Through A Supported Job Program

Pros                                                                                                      

– You can guarantee a job before leaving the country

– Less stressful, more support

– Meet a network of people

– Perfect if you’re travelling in a group or as a couple

Cons

– It costs to go through a program

– Essentially paying a lot of money just for a job

– More potential of ‘scams’ – depending on reputability of provider