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What do we do?
! We recruit and place seasonal workers in the USA
We will : ! Coordinate visa and travel
arrangements
! We specialise in country clubs
! Coordinate accommodation
! Coordinate cultural outings
! Provide general support
Where can you find us?
! Offices
! Cape Town, South Africa
! Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
! Representatives
! Johannesburg
! Durban
What is the history of the program?
! 1999 – first pilot group
! 23 follow up seasons
! Over 12 000 South Africans placed
! Spread to other parts of the world
Have you got what it takes? ! 18 – 29 years of age (chefs / servers up to 35)
! Fluent in English ! Have a good attitude and a big smile
! Hardworking and dedicated
! Preferably some work experience
! Available at specified times
! Have a valid passport
! No criminal record
! Medically fit
! Drug free
! Be a citizen/resident of the country you are applying from
Who will I work with? ! Members
! At world class golf estates
! Management
! Colleagues
Where and when do you go? Two programs
! Winter Program
! Florida, USA ! October to April/May
! Summer Program ! New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania,
North Carolina, Illinois ! April/May to October
Where and when do you go? Winter Program
! Florida, USA -October to April/May
Which are the Winter Clubs?
WEST PALM BEACH Jupiter ! Admirals Cove ! Jupiter Hills
Palm Beach Gardens ! BallenIsles ! Mirasol
PALM BEACH ! Palm Beach
VERO BEACH ! Windsor
STUART ! Mariner Sands ! Sailfish Point
BOCA AREA
Boca Raton ! Boca Grove ! Boca West ! Polo ! St. Andrews ! Stonebridge
Boynton Beach ! Hunter’s Run
Delray Beach ! Addison Reserve ! Glen Eagles
Which are the Summer Clubs?
! Baltusrol, New Jersey
! Diamond Creek, North Carolina
! Glen Oaks, New York
! Green Acres, Illinois
! Green Valley, Pennsylvania
! Lakeshore, Illinois
! Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
! Sebonack Golf Club, New York
! The Muttontown Club, New York
What happens once I am accepted? ! A prearranged job at a world class Country Club
What type of positions are offered?
! Servers
! Junior Servers
! Servers
! Senior Servers
! Server Captains
! Bartenders
! Hosts
! Line Chefs
What type of positions are offered?
! Housekeepers
! Reception
! Dishwashers
! Spa Reception
What type of positions are offered?
! Golf
! Golf attendants
! Golf pro shop
! Tennis
! Pool
What happens once I am accepted? ! A prearranged job at a world class Country Club
! Assistance with visa approval process
What is the visa process?
H2B (6 Months) October 2013 – April/May 2014
! Employer – Country Club
! Employment exclusive to employer
! Governed by specific rules and regulations
! Seasonal work visa
! Summer program – visa extension
Application Approved
US Labour Department
• Advertise
• Interview
US CIS Homeland Security
Application Approved
What is the visa process?
Unnamed Petition
What is the visa process?
Workaway International Participants
Designated Consulate
Obtain Visa
Cape Town Johannesburg
Durban
What happens once I am accepted? ! A prearranged job at a world class Country Club
! Assistance with visa approval process
! A pre departure orientation in South Africa
! A return flight to the USA
! A post arrival orientation in the USA
What happens once I am accepted? ! optional pre arranged furnished accommodation
! nominal cost
! free transport to and from work
! free medical insurance cover
! guaranteed minimum work hours over two weeks
! Example:
! Week 1 – 50 Hours
! Week 2 – 30 Hours
! 10 hours overtime paid at 1½ per hour
What will I earn?
Wages dependent upon position
a guaranteed 80 hours over two weeks
! biweekly
80 Hours
What will I earn?
Position Wages per hour Bartender $11.45 Dishwasher $9.00
Host/Server $10.00
Housekeeper $9.75 Line Cook $12.95 Recreation Attendant $10.10 Server Assistant $9.50 Server Captain $18.59
Senior Server $13.50
What will I earn?
Deductions
! Taxes (paid to State)
! Federal income (claim back)
! Medicare (1.45%)
! Social security (6.20%)
What will I earn?
Deductions
! Living Expenses
• Accommodation • Furniture
• Electricity • Linen
• Water • Crockery/cutlery
• Telephone • DSL Internet connection
! Refundable security deposit
! $10 over two weeks
Hosts/Servers: Hours Rate Total
Regular 80 10.00 800.00 Overtime 15.00 0.00 Total Gross Income $800.00 Less Expenses: Social Security 6.20% 49.60 Medicare 1.45% 11.60 Federal Tax (based on one deduction) 32.00 Housing 280.00 Security Deposit * 10.00 Total Expenses 383.20 Net Income $416.80
$416.80 X 2 Pay Periods = $833.60/month
What will I earn? (Bi-Weekly)
*Refundable security deposit refunded upon completion of contract
What other benefits do I get? ! Cultural Outings
! Club Christmas Event
! Arranged transportation to major tourist
attractions e.g. Disney World / Universal
Studios
What other benefits do I get?
! Meet new people and have... ! Learn while you earn US dollars ! A stimulating work environment
What else do I need to know?
! Overtime
! Career opportunities
! At will employment
! Tips
! Visa guarantee
What will it cost me?
Visa fees - payable to US Consulate
Visa processing fee $ 190
Visa reciprocity fee $ 85
Passport courier fee – dependant on option chosen
Spending money (for the first 2/3weeks) $ 200
Police Clearance – payable to agency $ 15
MONEY
BACK
! Payable in South African Rand at current US/R exchange rate (monthly)
! Money refunded in first month of employment
Information Session
Representative Screening
Complete On-Line Application Form
Complete CV and Submit
How do I get there?
Curriculum Vitae
MICHELLE PADIACHEE
Gender: Female Age: 23 Nationality: South African Address: 107 First Avenue Brackenfell, Cape Town South Africa Mobile: +27 12 341 6543 E-Mail: [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Company: Sioux Spur Restaurant Position: Waitron / Manager Date: March 2008 – Present Duties: Ensure shop is clean and ready for day/night trade.
Greeting and seating customers. Serve customers promptly. Maintain a friendly, courteous and professional manner. Ensure presentation of food meets franchise standards at all times. Promote and sell products as well as up-sell on existing orders. Make sure shop is clean and ready for following days trade. Management of Restaurant. Management and training of F.O.H staff. Stock rotation and stock control. Day to day adminastration. Cash-ups and timekeeping.
Company: Navaho Spur Restaurant Position: Waitron Date: November 2004 – February 2008 Duties: Ensure shop is clean and ready for day/night trade.
Greeting and seating of customers. Serve customers promptly. Maintain a friendly, courteous and proffessional manner at all times.
Ensure Presentation of food meets franchise standards at all times. Promote and sell products as well as up-sell on existing orders. Ensure shop is clean for following days trade.
EDUCATION:
TERTIARY: University of Cape Town
Degree: National Diploma in Marketing Management Subjects: Marketing, Personal Selling, End User Computing, Consumer
Behaviour, Advertising, Quantitative Statistics, Accounting, Economics, Communications, Marketing Research, Sales Management.
Duration: January 2005- December 2008
Secondary: Manager High School Grade:Grade 12 completed (Matric)
REFERENCES
Name: Patience Marine Company: Navaho Spur Contact: 021 123 4567 Name: Grayston King Company: Sioux Spur Contact: 021 321 7654
INTERVIEW CHECKLIST: ü Complete on-line application form ü Complete curriculum vitae ü 1x ID sized photo – colour (current) ü 1x Reference letter - work related ü Passport and ID x 2 copies ü Copy of drivers license ü Copy of final school year certificate/ degree/diploma ü Copy of any previous USA visa (s) ü Copy of visa(s) of parent/sibling living/ working in USA
First interview Workaway
VISIT WEBSITE FOR OTHER FORMS: ü Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
Form ü Police Clearance Form ü Drug Test Concent Form ü Enrollment Agreement Form
Depart for USA
OUTCOME:
Mid to end August 2013
Apply for visa
Departure pack
Pre departure Orientation
Second interview Country Clubs
One on one / Skype / Telephonic
interview
www.workawayinternational.co.za