Jobs for animators abroad

The rapid development of the tourism industry, as well as the entertainment industry, has led to the fact that the work of an animator is becoming more and more popular. The prospect of employment abroad looks especially attractive for such employees.

Profession

Professional workers of this specialty are in great demand. Their performances are bright and memorable. The main task of the artist is not to let the guests and hosts of the event get bored. Therefore, the animator actively draws the audience into the action. An experienced employee must understand psychology in order to find an approach to each party participant.

Pros and cons of working

There are both advantages and disadvantages to working as an animator abroad.

Pros:

• a creative and interesting profession that allows you to develop the talent of an artist;
• you can combine work with rest, have a good time;
• the opportunity to meet people from different countries, as well as make useful contacts;
• daily communication with citizens from another state has a positive effect on the level of proficiency in a foreign language.

Minuses:

• small wages;
• daily hours of work on the legs;
• lack of career prospects;
• work need to be in good shape, regardless of your own mood.

Such employment is mainly chosen by people from 18 to 30 years old who graduated from the circus or acting department.

Types

Depending on the specialization, workers in this profession are divided into several groups:

1. Participants in corporate events. The employee changes into a special uniform, and then helps the presenter to conduct contests, team competitions, games, tests, quizzes.
2. Children's. Holds parties for children from 3 to 14 years old. Experienced workers are well prepared for such events. They have stage costumes, well-established performance programs.
3. In the field of tourism. Organizes his performances in hotel and entertainment complexes. The program can be varied - for children, sports, entertainment.

Such activities do not require special education. It is enough to take courses in which the applicant will receive the necessary knowledge and master professional secrets.

Requirements for job seekers

There are a number of requirements for candidates who are planning to get a job as an animator.

Selection criteria:

• Lack of health problems, satisfactory physical condition, attractive appearance.
• The preferred age is from 18 to 30 years old.
• Good level of spoken English. Knowledge of French, German will be a plus for the applicant.
• Choreographic, sports skills. They are necessary, because in addition to festive events, animators can conduct children's discos, dance courses, exercise, water aerobics.
• Organizational skills, communication skills, knowledge of the basics of psychology. The presence of these qualities is very important in such activities, since you will have to deal with the organization and conduct of games, competitions, and various performances. You need to be able to involve vacationers in the process, but at the same time not look annoying.
• Positive attitude.
• Clear diction, well-placed voice, presence of hearing.
• Acting talent.
• Ability to handle sound-reproducing equipment.

The presence of the listed qualities will allow the applicant to compete at a high level in the labor market and get a job as an animator.

Finding an animator job abroad

Turkey, Egypt, Europe are the most popular destinations when looking for a job. You can look for a job in this specialty abroad in several ways.

The list of options available to the applicant:

1. Direct contact with the employer. You will need to competently write a resume in English, attaching a few of your best photos. Next, find the contacts of the administration of hotels, hotels abroad and send them an email. For example, in Egypt, there is a demand for animators all year round. The candidate's letter with a resume is sure to be noticed.
2. Contacting major travel agencies. Such firms have information on the availability of animator vacancies in foreign hotels.
3. Search for vacancies abroad on sites, message boards, through agencies. List of resources:

• agency-ego.com
• eurojobcenter.su
• www.careerland-center.com

Links to travel agencies:

• www.tez-tour.com
• pegast.ru
• www.coral.ru
• http://www.anextour.com/

Separately, it is worth noting an important nuance when concluding an employment contract with an employer. As a rule, when signing a contract for a period of one year, the employer assumes the costs of travel, accommodation and visa processing. If an employment contract is concluded for three months, then the employer only pays for accommodation.

How much do animators earn abroad

The salary level of such employees is low. In Turkey and Egypt, beginners can count on $ 300-400 per month. More experienced workers receive $ 400-600 a month. In Europe, the monthly salary is slightly higher - about 800 euros. The specific figure depends on the country in which the employee works, the season, the level of the hotel, the terms of the employment contract with the employer.

Decent employers usually cover the following costs:

• hotel accommodation;
• nutrition;
• air ticket in both directions;
• registration of a visa, medical policy.

An additional source of income for the employee is tips, as well as the sale of souvenirs and postcards.

What is prohibited for animators working abroad

When deciding to work as an animator abroad, you need to take into account the list of prohibitions for employees in this specialty. Depending on the hotel, its location, the level of customer service, the items on the list may differ slightly.

Do not do the following:

1. Use obscene language.
2. Drinking alcoholic beverages with clients, smoking.
3. Swim in the sea during working hours.
4. Talking on a mobile phone during the event.
5. Engage in intimate relationships with vacationers or other employees.
6. Ignore customers.
7. Conduct conversations with guests on religious, political, personal topics.
8. Prove your case, argue with clients.

Despite the fact that working as an animator abroad seems easy, it is hard work of 8 hours a day or more. The minimum contract period with a foreign employer is 3 months.

Many Russian job seekers, as well as candidates from Minsk, who expect to have time to see the world, relax, and earn enough money during this period, end up being disappointed.