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How hard is it to find a job after qualifying as a Scuba Diving Instructor in Thailand or around the world?
I am going to thailand in 2 weeks to train from open water up to Padi IDC (Instructor). I would like to know how hard or how easy it is to find paid work fromm there on in. I can go anywhere in the world. Also will I earn enough to live and party a little… I dont expect to be rich, just have enough to live in Thailand or anywhere for that matter…. Thanks Guys
Am going to hopefully train as a Padi instructor in Thailand. I would like to know how likely I am to find work after qualifying and how much I would roughly get paid….. I am very determined and have the relevent funds to pay for my course….
It’s as hard or as easy as you decide to make it. Not everyone was a good student in school, growing up.
Job wise afterwards, you need more than just a PADI Inst cert. Having a second language is good and so does some sort of resort management course. An up to date CV with picture is usually a requirement. Many employers now will screen for drugs and you’ll need to have a clean criminal background becuase many countries will require a clean slate for visas and temporary work permits. You may even be required to put up a bond before entering and working in the country of your choice.
Salaries vary with the area of the world you choose. So does the cost of living in that area so what your take home pay is, can differ a lot , country to country and even within areas of a country, so there’s no way anyone can list them all. I suggest you do a little digging for the area you decide on.
What can also come into play here, is that you’re getting certed in a warm water area. If you decided to come here ( Canada) for work, you ain’t gonna get much. That warm water cert without varied experience, doesn’t carry the weight of a cold water one. You’ll get a few chuckles tossed your way.
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Applying for Scuba Diving Jobs
If you love the water and the sports that go alongside with it, then you might want to consider looking for scuba diving jobs. Of course, you have to be an expert before you can apply and you have to make sure that you’ve got the proper training so that you will be successful enough in this career.
Scuba diving jobs are widely availability especially in areas where the sport is extremely practiced. Coastal areas that are often visited by foreigners from all corners of the globe are good places to start a career in scuba diving. You have to be patient enough in training others and you must also let the students feel comfortable with you so that teaching can be easier.
Requisites Before Applying For Scuba Diving Jobs
Two types of training are needed before you can really say that you are a certified scuba diver. You need to complete the preliminary and the mandatory training first. Diving enthusiasts even opt for broader training such as emergency diving procedures and deep diving. Schools and dive shops can give you this kind of training. Next, you need to choose an area of discipline in diving. You can be a commercial diver, a diving instructor, construction and repair diver and a lot more.
If you’ve chosen a field, then get started right away so that you can begin your career in the diving world. Higher levels of training are needed when you are applying for scuba diving jobs. This makes you certified or licensed enough to perform diving safely and securely. Training in higher levels also gives you a better chance of getting scuba diving jobs that are well compensated. Since you are an expert, many people will hire you for the best scuba diving job opportunities.
Tips Before Applying For Scuba Diving Jobs It is highly recommended that you get your training from the navy in order to secure scuba diving jobs that are paid good enough. It is easier to find scuba diving jobs if you had your experience with the navy.
Some scuba diving jobs also pose a limit on the age. For example, a commercial diver has to retire before they become 50 years old. So if you’re aspiring to become a diver then get started as early as you possibly can.
Lastly, consult the doctor before applying for scuba diving jobs. You need to know the condition of your health before you fully commit yourself to this kind of work.
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