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2nd Best job in the world falls short on salary

2nd Best job in the world falls short on salary May 13th, 2009 at 3:00PM: What's the difference between a Brit and an Australian? Oh, about AU$150,000. The recent "best job in the world" contest compared applications from around the world, culminating in an in-person trial. Like Hamilton Island, Aroha Island advertised for a caretaker – calling it the "second best job in the room." The North Island position doesn't pay a dime, but volunteer manager Jill Smith ...

Psychometric testing next on list for reef job finalists

Psychometric testing next on list for reef job finalists May 5th, 2009 at 12:00PM: Jetlagged, stressed and swamped by media, the finalists for the "Best Job in the World Contest" still managed to "sing the praises of the natural wonder in a series of online blogs" ... as if they could put out a series of printed blogs on short notice. The competition finalists are in the midst of a three-day job interview of sorts on Hamilton Island in Queensland, with the winner emerging ...

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