The Process
What you can expect after you submit your application:
- First contact: A Stage-Australia representative will personally get in contact with you . Then, you make an appointment for an interview, which can be at our location in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, or via Skype.
- Intake: During the intake, we discuss your placement needs and explain the Stage-Australia process. We want to gain an impression of you and your personal motivation.
- Selection: Based on the intake, we will decide whether we will begin the mediation. In order to participate in an internship in Australia, you do not need to have the highest grades, but your motivation is essential.
- Deposit: In order to complete the registration, we ask for a deposit of €450. This amount will be deducted from your total mediation cost.
- Collecting documents: Once the deposit has been paid, we can begin working on your resume and motivation letter. We will send you examples of the Australian standard for these documents and provide feedback in order for you to meet the requirements. One of our representatives will guide you through this entire process.
- Mediation: During this period, we will introduce you to several companies in Australia who suit your needs. We'll keep you informed of the process until a possible match is found. Once we receive a positive response from a company, we will inform you of the details of the internship.
- Pre-intake: Once, a company is found, you will have an interview with them. Before this interview, we will prepare you by explaining what to expect during your interview and rehearsing possible questions you may be asked.
- Interview: At this point, you will interview with your potential internship company. You can ask any questions you may have about the internship and the company. Based on the interview, both you and the company can decide if it is a match.
- Contracts and Payment: Once you are hired, the training contract is to be signed and the balance of the mediation must be paid.
- Visa: Stage-Australia has an in-house visa service. We do not outsource this to third parties, so all of your documents are compiled in cooperation with us. In addition, we create a training plan that fits your study and internship needs.
- Housing: Approximately 2 weeks before your departure, we will find your housing accommodation. In most cases you will receive a list of possibilities. We recommend for you to stay in a hotel/hostel during the first few nights of your arrival in Australia to look at the available accommodations and make the best choice.
- Flight: The last step is to book your flight. We will give you tips to find the lowest price.
