British backpacker looking for work in Melbourne sparks backlash over plea for help
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Why has this photo of a British backpacker and her friend come under fire after they posted it on an urgent search for casual work while traveling?
- British backpacker criticized for job posting on Facebook
- Expat said he was looking for a job in Melbourne
A British backpacker and her French friend have come under fire after asking for help finding work in Australia.
Annise and Sonia are currently living in Melbourne and looking for work to try and earn some money.
The couple asked for help finding a job saying they had been unsuccessful after leaving their resumes at numerous businesses.
A British backpacker and her French friend have been criticized after asking for help finding work in Australia
‘We are both broke, jobless and homeless in a week. Not desperate but serious,” Annise wrote on Facebook.
‘Available to work in Melbourne as soon as possible. You do not get anywhere with the job application or the delivery of cv.
‘If anyone can help recommend any farm work, hospitality or receptionist jobs, etc., please let us know!’
But the friends received unexpected backlash over the photo they decided to share along with their plea for help finding a job.
The photo showed the two friends dressed in skimpy outfits and hugging while attending a festival.
One social media user wrote that the photo did not give potential employers a good impression of the couple.
“As someone who employs many regional workers each year, I believe the first impression is important,” he wrote.
Some social media users took issue with the photo, with one stating that it did not give prospective employers a good impression of the couple.
‘Since you are applying from your Facebook, I recommend having a professional profile picture and blocking your Facebook from showing your lifestyle.
Having a photo of you partying doesn’t help your cause.
The social media user recommended to friends to look for work outside the city.
“If you want opportunities, you must go the distance,” he wrote. There are always plenty of jobs with accommodation included.
A second person suggested replacing the photo with something more professional.
“Maybe I’ll post normal pics then because I’m sorry to say these just make people think they’re party girls,” she wrote.
Most social media users were more than happy to help and suggested businesses they could try applying to in their job search.