British backpacker searching for work sparks backlash

Why this photo of a British backpacker and her friend has been blasted after they posted it in urgent search for casual work while travelling

A British backpacker and her French friend have been blasted after asking for help to find work in Australia.

Annise and Sonia are currently living in Melbourne and searching for work to try and make some money.

The pair made a plea for help to find a job saying they had been unsuccessful after dropping off their resumes at numerous businesses.

A British backpacker and her French friend have been blasted after asking for help to find work in Australia

‘We are both broke, jobless and homeless in a week. Not desperate but serious,’ Annise wrote on Facebook.

‘Available for work in Melbourne asap. Getting nowhere with applying for jobs or dropping off cv’s.

‘If anyone can help recommend any farm work, hospitality jobs or receptionist etc please let us know!!’

But the friends received unexpected backlash over the photo they decided to share along with their plea for help to find work.

The photograph showed the two friends dressed in skimpy outfits and hugging while attending a festival.

One social media user wrote the photo did not give prospective employers a good impression of the pair.

‘As someone who employs lots of regional workers every year I believe the first impression is important,’ he wrote.

Some social media users took issue with the photo with one claiming it did not give prospective employers a good impression of the pair

‘As you are applying from your Facebook I recommend having a professional profile pic and locking up your Facebook so it doesn’t show your lifestyle.

‘Having a picture of you partying doesn’t help your cause.’

The social media user recommended the friends look for work outside of the city.

‘If you want opportunities you need to go remote,’ he wrote. ‘There’s always an abundance of jobs with accommodation included.’

A second person suggested they replace the photo with something more professional.

‘Maybe put up normal photos then because sorry to say these ones just makes people think your party girls,’ she wrote.

Most social media users were more than happy to help and suggested businesses they could try to apply to in their search for work.