How to Work in Hotels & Casinos Abroad
Working abroad is like getting paid to travel and explore a different country. You get exposed to new cultures, ways of thinking, sights and even a new language. If you enjoy meeting new people, a job in tourism and hospitality will suit you best. Working in a hotel or casino abroad entails a lot of patience and great people-skills so make sure that you're armed with both before you start looking for the job of your dreams in a different country. Working in a casino or hotel abroad is similar to working locally. The only difference is that you get to be in a different place and you will be in the company of people who don't share your culture.
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Choose a country where you want to work. You can find the major hotels and casinos in practically every key city around the world, so you just need to decide where you want to work. Popular places that you can try include Macau, Hong Kong, Monte Carlo and Las Vegas.
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Learn more about the country. It pays to be prepared for the move and you need to understand what it is like to live in the country of your choice. While English is bound to be widely spoken in any hotel chain or casino abroad, it will also help to develop a certain level of proficiency in the country's local language. Gambling laws will also differ across countries, so make sure that you're familiar with the rules in the country you want to work in.
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Take a course in tourism and hospitality. For higher job positions in hotels and casinos, you need to have at least a bachelor's degree in hotel management to qualify. Earn your college degree from a reputable university and apply for internships to gain experience in the field.
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Apply for jobs. There are a lot of websites where you can browse for jobs in hotels and casinos abroad. Jobstreet.com should be able to help you with your search. You can also try other sites, such as Caterer.com.
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Get ready for the interviews. Some employers organize preliminary interviews over the Internet so make sure that you're ready to answer questions that your potential bosses might have. Most hotel and casino managers will prefer to interview candidates in person.
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Make travel arrangements. Depending on the country, you may need to obtain a visa to enter the country. Some countries provide travel visas and then award work permits once you arrive in the country and you have your employment details straightened out. Other countries will require you to get a work visa before you enter to make you eligible for employment.
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Settle in the new city. Some, but not all, companies provide housing arrangements to employees coming from other countries. Start looking for a permanent place to stay as soon as you have all the paperwork for your employment organized.
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Tips & Warnings
Some countries require work visa applicants to have employers to vouch for their intent to enter their territories.
Hotel and casino jobs abroad may not be as great as they seem on the Internet. It's difficult to make assessments if you're several time zones away from the country, but to minimize the risk of falling prey to scams, carefully research on who you will be working for before you accept the job.
