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    Bartending Industry

    A Gap Year Working Abroad

    May 31, 2019May 26th, 2025

    Life after university can be an uncertain time. The thought of swapping a fun and hedonistic lifestyle for the nine-to-five is quite the comedown. When you realise that you’ll be working for the next 45 years, it makes you wonder why you’d want to rush into it.

    The good news is that you don’t have to!

    An abundance of enticing gap year programs have revolutionised working opportunities in recent years. No longer are gap year jobs considered a quick earner in return for picking vegetables or stacking shelves. Instead, today many gap year jobs offer ‘micro-careers’ where you can learn a second trade and numerous skills to enhance your career prospects.

    One last hurrah…

    The enviable period in life between graduating and starting a career is the perfect time for travel. If you’ve ever asked yourself should I take a gap year, then read on…

    Professional bartending is one of the most sought-after gap year jobs. It allows you to travel as you earn, so you don’t have to live at home while saving up. Plus, you’ll gain valuable business experience that can be applied to most professions, while earning a decent wage too.

    But, before you start getting the decorative umbrellas out of the cupboard, take note; bartending is a highly respected profession. It can take weeks, months and even years of experience to become a credible mixologist. As such, it also pays better than most other gap year jobs.

    In the mix

    The best way to enter the world of mixology is by gaining valuable experience and qualifications. The European Bartender School offers a fast track into the industry, with one of its highly respected courses.

    Whether you are a novice to spirits, or have a flair for flaring, the four-week instructor-led course equips you with all the skills you need.

    No more worrying about how to work abroad to fund your travels, bartending is one of the most transferable professions in the world.

    Change your life in four weeks

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    Offering 100 hours of training over four weeks, the European Bartending introduction course is all you need to get started.

    There are 28 schools around the world to choose from, each with experts in the field, sharing their insider tips and knowledge. It’s also a great way to meet new friends, helpful for future gap year jobs that you might embark on.

    Plus, as a graduate, you never have to worry about finding a gap year job or otherwise. You’ll gain immediate access to its MatchStaff job platform, with hundreds of job opportunities in some of the most established and exciting venues all over the world.

    Courses in London start from £1,755 – consider it an investment in your career and earning prospects, since the average professional bartender has the potential to earn up to$40,000 in USA, more than $60,000 in Australia, and in excess of £14,000 in the UK.

    Don’t miss out

    With more than 7,000 students signing up to the course every year, space is limited. Don’t miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime to learn a new profession and add another string to your bow.

    Avoid disappointment and enrol at the European Bartending School today, by clicking here now.

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