How to find work

Working while studying is a great way to make money, meet the locals and learn new skills. If you are a full-time international student and are studying in Australia for more than three months, you automatically receive a work visa when you apply for your Australian student visa. This means you can work up to 20 hours a week during your study semester and unlimited hours during term break.

Need help?

StudyAdelaide runs half-day workshops for international students throughout the year that help students to practice their job-seeking skills and get one-on-one help with writing a resume and letter of application. The workshops are advertised on our website, www.studyadelaide.com. All international students are welcome to attend.

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