Tag Archives: work experience

Ditch the turkey for a barbie on the beach this Christmas!

Dreaming of a white Christmas? We’re not! If the thought of a cold and rainy winter fills you with misery it needn’t – take our paid work in Sydney program and you’ll be spending Christmas and New Year in the … Continue reading

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Volunteer with sharks like Betty – a whopper of a shark spotted in South Africa

Mammoth female sharks are abundant at this time of year off the South African coast – our marine biologists are only too aware having recently spotted ‘Betty’ who was larger than the dive-cage at 4.5 metres in length! As yet, … Continue reading

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Constructive gap years – help yourself while helping others!

As we near the end of our education, we are faced with many exciting and often daunting future prospects, while facing pressures from well-meaning family and friends to make lifelong career decisions – and right now! At Oyster, we understand that recent graduates and school … Continue reading

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Be the obvious choice in a competitive job market with your work experience!

In the current competitive climate, employers and university admissions are looking for more than just a set of school qualifications. Relevant work experience in your area of interest will give your CV an impressive boost, placing you at the very top of the pile … Continue reading

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Want paid work with a difference? Oyster wants you!

Fancy exciting and challenging paid work experience in an unfamiliar part of the world? Unsure of where to start or faced with difficulties when planning independent travel? Rest assured as you are guaranteed a job with Oyster! We have literally hundreds … Continue reading

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Get to grips with veterinary work in Jordan

Returnee volunteer Victoria tells us all about her experiences working as a vet in Jordan. Jordan: to me it meant camels, deserts and Arabian nights- not exactly the first place that comes to mind when planning a gap year. But … Continue reading

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Gap years for your profession: journalism

Journalism can be a tough profession to break into. There is strong competition to get jobs on newspapers and any budding journalist will have to show that they have gained real experience in putting together a story to a tight … Continue reading

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