Landing a job as an English teacher in Argentina can vary from quick and easy to almost impossible. Young, attractive females with a clear American or British accent will likely be inundated with job offers. Those who don’t fit into this bracket may not find it quite so simple, although experience, a teaching certification and […]
Conquer the Job Interview in Argentina
Once versed on how to job hunt in Argentina how does one seal the deal with a killer interview? The Argentine entrevista is similar to its American and British counter-parts but has just a few cultural caveats. Here’s some advice to win over the hearts and minds of future Argentine jefes (bosses): Demonstrate reliability […]
The Real Argentina: Volunteer with Un Techo para mi Pais
Visits to the outdoor markets in San Telmo, Palermo Viejo and Tigre, while obligatory for visitors to Buenos Aires, can sometimes leave you feeling like an anonymous tourist in a distant land. If you really want an insider’s view into life in Argentina you need to experience the people and not just the places the […]
WWOOF in Argentina
Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms is an organization that connects organic farms with volunteers from all over the globe. Argentina is the world’s third largest producer of organic foods meaning the country is an ideal place to learn about organic farming while improving your Spanish. Founded in England in 1971 as, ‘Working Weekends on Organic […]
Hospitality Exchange Services
Couchsurfing may be the most popular hospitality exchange site in Argentina for nomads and those that love them, but it’s not the only one. Servas Open Doors was the first modern hospitality exchange service, beginning way back in 1949, before the term ‘couch surfing’ was even coined. With the motto, ‘Minds, hearts and doors open,’ […]
