Are you curious about how to apply for Workamping jobs?
Wondering how many applications to send, what interviews are like, and what happens after you land a position?
These are common questions for those starting their Workamping journey. After six years of full-time Workamping, my wife and I have learned the answers through firsthand experience.
How Many Workamping Jobs Should You Apply For?
When we first started Workamping, we worried there wouldn’t be enough jobs available. However, we quickly learned it’s relatively easy to schedule a year’s worth of seasonal positions.
Our approach is to apply for jobs as early as possible. We usually pick two top choices, apply to our favorite first, and then follow up within two weeks if we don’t hear back. If needed, we apply to the second one as a backup. Most of the time, though, we hear back from our first-choice employer within a week or two.
In our six years of Workamping, we’ve worked for about 12 unique companies and sent roughly 18-19 resumes. Out of those, we only turned down three job offers for personal reasons. So, the answer to how many jobs you should apply for is: not many.
Types of Workamping JobApplications
1. Email Application
Most small-to-medium-sized campgrounds or businesses ask you to email a resume. We use the email as a cover letter to introduce ourselves, mention the position we’re interested in, our availability, and any relevant experience. Then, we attach the resume and wait for a response.
2. Online Application
Larger companies—such as concessionaires, corporate RV parks, or the sugar beet harvest—often use online application forms. These may include options to upload your resume, or they might require you to manually enter detailed work history. While these applications can be tedious, persistence pays off. The downside of online applications is there is not always a way to follow up with the employer to see if they received your application.
3. Phone Applications
For some Workamping jobs, like managing a Christmas tree lot or working for small family-run businesses, you may be hired after a simple phone call. Even if a resume isn’t required, we still send one along and request a written job offer to confirm the details. It’s always wise to have employment terms in writing. We have never experienced employers changing the terms of employment upon arrival, but we have heard of it happening to others.
Creating a Workamping Resume
If the thought of creating a resume fills you with dread, you aren’t alone. There are tons of reasons for this. Many people don’t know how to format their resume or use software to format it even if they did. Others, like myself, simply think the task is excruciating and would rather do taxes at the DMV while getting a dental cleaning. Fortunately, there are online resume builders, and I have a traveling partner (my wife) who is less dramatic about it than I am.
If writing a resume feels overwhelming, you’re not alone. Luckily, tools like the Workamper News Resume Builder make it easy. This tool walks you through the process step-by-step, helping you create a polished resume that can be emailed or printed. Having your resume on Workamper News also increases your visibility to employers searching for candidates.
What Happens After You Apply?
If you don’t hear back after sending your application, don’t panic. Many employers are busy wrapping up their current season or reviewing multiple applications. We recommend waiting two weeks before sending a polite follow-up email to confirm they received your resume. Most employers respond quickly after a follow-up.
What Are Workamping Interviews Like?
Workamping “interviews” are usually much more relaxed than traditional job interviews. Here’s what to expect:
- Phone Interviews: These are typically informal and feel more like a conversation. Employers often use the call to explain the position and answer your questions.
- Webinars/Orientation Videos: For large employers like the sugar beet harvest, there may not be an interview at all. Instead, you’ll attend an online orientation, after which you’ll receive a job contract.
Pro Tip: Prepare a list of questions to ask during your interview. For example, inquire about average weather conditions, campground policies, or any other details that might impact your experience.
You Got The Job! What’s Next?
Every company is different when it comes to its hiring process. However, in almost all cases, once you have made a verbal or email agreement that you want to take the job, the company will likely send you a job offer letter. The letter should outline what you agreed to over the phone regarding perks (site, laundry, propane, etc.), pay, hours, and employment time frame. Finally, this agreement should be signed and sent back to the employer.
Large companies will have more paperwork, and they will send you a link to fill it out digitally. Amazon Camperforce (when it was in operation), for example, was also different because they asked the Workamper to find an RV park from a list of parks in the area. They emailed the list over to the Workamper and stated that he should find a spot as soon as possible.
Some businesses, like a winery in South Dakota, had us complete a training course to obtain our alcohol serving license online before our arrival. But, of course, we were paid for the time. Corporate RV parks may send you an employee handbook via email to look over as well.
We always make it a point to email the company a month or two before we start and confirm our arrival dates and ask if they need anything further before our arrival. This helps us ensure accurate arrival details with them.
In Summary: The 6-Step Workamping Job Application Process
If you’re new to Workamping, the application process can feel intimidating. But in our experience, it boils down to these six simple steps:
- Find a job: Start by browsing job listings on Workamper.com.
- Apply: Submit your application via email, online form, or phone call.
- Wait for a response: Follow up after two weeks if needed.
- Interview: Participate in a phone call, webinar, or other informal interview process.
- Sign paperwork: Review and return the job offer letter.
- Arrive: Show up on the scheduled date, ready to work and explore!
Looking For More Resources?
If you’re just getting started with Workamping, check out the following:
- Seasonal Workamping For A Living: How We Did It, (our book, available on Amazon)
- Workamper News membership: Access tools like the Resume Builder, job listings, and employer reviews to help you land your next position.
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