 Poster: A snowHead
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Hey guys, I'm brand new to the site but I've been reading tons of old threads and so far it's been a massive help to me. I'm currently going through the motions of chucking in a corporate job and looking for seasonal work for the winter and was just wondering if any of you snowheads out there had tips for getting work as a host or ski rep (or anything tbh). I've whored myself out on natives and season workers, but I'm running out of things to apply to and they all seem like massive TO companies advertising. Are there any smaller companies that you know of that need seasonaires and where do they post? Or do they just post on natives? Tbh I have no idea what I'm doing. Help me snowheads, you're my only hope!
I also have no idea if I posted in the proper section either, but that's why we have mods, right?[/img][/code]
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Where are you trying to go to? For Chamonix, join Chamsocial and just ask. Probably similar websites in a few other resorts.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Thanks for the tip. I'm looking for work preferably in France (fluent speaker, got a BA in it) or Bulgaria (determined to prove my ex wrong and finally be able to converse properly in Bulgarian)
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You need to Login to know who's really who.
You need to Login to know who's really who.
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A chalet company are currently looking for chalet hosts in Bulgaria, can't remember the name but think I saw it on Facebook Ski Club. Try Seasonaire web. Just keep searching ski jobs on Google, lots of options will come up
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Try the Chalets Direct Solution Room Jobs board and Gumtree UK (overseas jobs).
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You'll need to Register first of course.
You'll need to Register first of course.
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@Iamnotacrook, Facebook groups for the resorts you're interested in, usually a few they are mostly buy and sell type groups but always have jobs posted there too, good luck.
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Thanks for the info guys.
@Old Man Of Lech, unable to find the Ski Club yet but thanks for the link to Seasonaire Web
@Miranda, chalets direct was a great shout. I'd completely forgot about Gumtree!
@Sarah, never underestimate the power of facebook! I've had a good start with it so far but after a few emails and a promise of interviews I've had a couple go cold. The joys of social media eh?
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@Iamnotacrook, there are loads of small independent companies operating in the alps. I think that a lot of them don't advertise at all. Just google for "independent chalet resort x" or some such. Then email them with a CV and cover letter/email. I did this 4 years ago and got a fairly good hit rate.
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You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
You'll get to see more forums and be part of the best ski club on the net.
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@Iamnotacrook, keep going! I know one looking for a chalet couple, chef and host, let me know if that could suit you.
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@Iamnotacrook, driving would be a great job, you could google all the transfer companies and apply
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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@@Gämsbock, I thought it might be the case, always worth the ask though. Might try leboncoin/vivastreet and the like
@sarah, I sure would be interested in hearing about a host job if you'd like to PM me - I'll be flying solo this adventure. And it's funny you should mention driving, I do a lot of that for work and am just in the middle of googling transfer companies
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And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
And love to help out and answer questions and of course, read each other's snow reports.
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@Iamnotacrook, Send nadenoodlee a PM. Her OH works for a transfer company so may be able to give some pointers.
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Try Hucksters, they're recruiting, and have places in Tignes, Les Arcs, and Serre Chevalier.
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You know it makes sense.
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@Iamnotacrook, the one I know want a couple sorry. But transfer driver jobs shouldn't be too difficult.
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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@Iamnotacrook, doesn't mean that there aren't jobs, just that they aren't advertised. I emailed 10 such companies in May 2012 saying I was interested in working for them for the 2012/13 season as a chalet host and were they looking for anyone (with CV and cover letter saying why I wanted to work for them). 6 came back with in a day or two and said yes, we are looking, can we have a chat/are you around for interview on xxx.
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Poster: A snowHead
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I can thoroughly recommend working for SKIAMIS. I've done two seasons with them and have just agreed to work a third season this coming winter. They are still looking for staff ..http://www.skiamis.com/skijobs.htm
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