There will be 300,000 people graduating from higher education this year who will be entering a highly competitive jobs market. According to the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, half of British companies aren’t planning on taking on graduates this year.

An alternative would be to take a working holiday. It’s a great experience and looks good on a person’s CV as well. Career consultant, Grace Owen, says:

“It is about building up life experience. Employers know the reality of the jobs market and will understand if people put off the hunt for a bit and do something worthwhile. Career breaks can be done, but it’s much easier to do these things before you are tied down with kids and a mortgage.”

Among the best destinations for a working holiday are Australia and New Zealand. There is usually some sort of work available, particularly seasonal work like fruit picking and there are working holiday visas available. Other popular backpacker destinations, such as South America and Asia, are more affordable and easier to travel around without working. Many people combine a working holiday Down Under with tourism to these places in a round the world trip.

By taking a working holiday, you get the opportunity to experience another country and another working environment as well. Australian working holiday visas last for 12 months, although you can only stay with one employer for a maximum of six months, although for some occupations, this limit is reduced to just three months.

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