‘Best Jobs in the World’ Competition Begins to Work its Magic

A total of 275,000 expressions of interest have been submitted by 150,000 individuals from 196 countries in the seven days since the global youth campaign was launched in London and Australia. Close to 4,000 videos have already been uploaded, with more expected in the coming days and weeks.

The USA has so far provided the greatest number of applications (38,000), followed by France (33,000) the United Kingdom (32,000) and Italy (30,000). Australia rounds out the top 5, with 25,000 Australians eager to demonstrate they too have the capability and skill to take on one of the six best jobs in the world.

Tourism Australia Managing Director Andrew McEvoy said the reaction to the competition had been overwhelmingly positive, far exceeding expectations.

"With over a quarter of a million applications, more than a thousand international media articles and 50 industry partners already enthusiastically on board, I think we've backed a winner.

"These six jobs represent the very best of our country – our breath-taking landscapes and scenery, our unique nature and wildlife, great food and wine and, of course, our huge sense of fun. And judging by the number of applications, they are clearly also incredibly desirable," Mr McEvoy said.

Applications can be submitted at www.australia.com/bestjobs or through www.facebook.com/AustralianWorkingHoliday.

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