Where to from here?

Ireland

Working holiday: Aussies and Kiwis aged 18 to 30 can get a year’s working holiday visa if they have sufficient funds to support themselves.
Other: Non-EEA nationals need a work permit. It’s difficult to get sponsored as it’s up to the potential employer to make the application and prove that efforts have been made to fill the position from within the EU/EEC. Work permits are generally only arranged for qualified people in sectors where skills are in demand, such as IT, architecture and nursing.
See: inis.gov.ie.

China

Working holiday: None available.
Other: To work in China, you need a Z visa to enter the country and begin obtaining a resident permit. The most common type of work for foreigners in China is teaching English. Because of the complicated nature of getting a visa and job in China, it’s worth considering a specialist agency that can assist with visas, jobs and accommodation.
See: china-embassy.org.

Hong Kong

Working holiday: Australians and New Zealanders aged 18 to 30 can apply for a 12-month working holiday visa for Hong Kong.
Other: To legally work in Hong Kong you will need to be sponsored by a company that will then see your application through so you can get a working visa.
See: immd.gov.hk.

Singapore

Working holiday: Aussies and Kiwis aged 17 to 30 who are recent graduates or undergraduates can apply for a six-month working holiday visa.
Other: To work in Singapore you will need to be sponsored by a company that will apply for an employment pass or work permit.
See: mfa.gov.sg.

Dubai

Working holiday: None.
Other: To work in Dubai you need a residency permit, which must be organised by the company that employs you.
See: dnrd.ae.

United States

Working holiday: None.
Other: Australians can get an E-3 visa if they have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree relating to their occupation and can find a job. The US issues 10,500 of these each year. You must have a job to get one. The O-1 visa is for workers of “extraordinary ability”, such as artists, designers and scientists. You must have a job or a sponsor. The H1-B is similar to the E-3 but is open to all nationalities. Only 65,000 are given out annually. You must have a job to be eligible.
See: travel.state.gov/visa

Canada

Working holiday: Aussies and Kiwis aged 18-30 can get a 24-month working holiday visa.
Other: You can’t work in Canada without a visa. There are some visas available for skilled and temporary workers. It’s also possible to be sponsored.
See: cic.gc.ca.