Departure Checklist

6 Months before Departure

• Register with Hamilton James & Bruce’s International Candidate Program – international@hjb.com.au
• Liaise directly with Hamilton James & Bruce’s International Candidate Coordinator to gain general tips
• Finalise your CV, taking into account the preparation tips in the Career Advice section of Hamilton James & Bruce’s website
• Set up a personalised email address (Hotmail, Yahoo etc) so you can liaise and receive continual international communication and updates
• Start preparing travel documents and ensure you have a valid passport
• Contact the relevant embassy for a visa application form or download a form and view information on their website

3 Months before Departure

• Receive personalised feedback on your marketability into the market from Hamilton James & Bruce
• If possible, open a bank account in the country you are heading to
• Arrange for a Power of Attorney to manage any financial and legal matters whilst you are away
• Investigate the various types of travel insurance offered
• Compare flight options and prices offered by the various travel agencies

1 Month before Departure

• Hand in notice at work and document referee details from both your current and previous workplaces
• File your tax return
• Start to think about what you are taking and not taking, organise storage if necessary
• Vaccinations – none are required for Europe but the World Health Organisation recommends all travelers to be covered for diphtheria, measles, mumps and rubella
• Contact the Australian Automobile Association to arrange an international drivers license

3 Weeks before Departure

• Confirm the details of your interview arranged for your arrival with the International Candidate Coordinator at Hamilton James & Bruce
• Research global health insurance options.
• Arrange accommodation for your arrival overseas
• Contact your bank to change the status of your accounts as necessary and obtain overseas call free numbers should you need to contact the bank whilst away

2 Weeks before Departure

• Record your contact details for friends and family
• Photocopy all important documents. Leave one copy with a friend or family.
• Register your details on the Smart Traveller website

1 Week before Departure

• Start to organise what to pack
• Create an arrival plan and familiarise yourself with the public transport maps so you know where to go once you touch down
• Exchange some money so that you have the correct currency when you land at the airport
• Contact the International Candidate team with any last minute questions and concerns

On Arrival

• Contact our International Partners to re-confirm your appointments
• Purchase a mobile phone and advise our International Partners of its number