Trip to NZ, winter of 2016/2017
Jan 28th 2015, 6:59 pm
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Re: Trip to NZ, winter of 2016/2017
Ahh I completely understand it now, I could do that, just depends on my girlfriend if she were to still be with me at that time. It'd be 3 years when I even consider that and if so 23 months apart, would be a test.
What would be the best way to go look for f/t work, would it be going in to engineering companies and speaking to people, or would it be like job centres?
What would be the best way to go look for f/t work, would it be going in to engineering companies and speaking to people, or would it be like job centres?
One difference between the job markets in the countries are that it's a case of who you know. If you obtain a good linked in relationship with people here, it'll stand you in good steps.
Also, look on the accredited employer section of immigration New Zealand. That'll give you an idea of what companies can hire foreign migrants legally, enabling you to obtain a work visa.
Jan 28th 2015, 7:04 pm
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Re: Trip to NZ, winter of 2016/2017
A recommendation here, register on linked in and search through engineering companies that way
One difference between the job markets in the countries are that it's a case of who you know. If you obtain a good linked in relationship with people here, it'll stand you in good steps.
Also, look on the accredited employer section of immigration New Zealand. That'll give you an idea of what companies can hire foreign migrants legally, enabling you to obtain a work visa.
One difference between the job markets in the countries are that it's a case of who you know. If you obtain a good linked in relationship with people here, it'll stand you in good steps.
Also, look on the accredited employer section of immigration New Zealand. That'll give you an idea of what companies can hire foreign migrants legally, enabling you to obtain a work visa.
Jan 28th 2015, 7:46 pm
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Re: Trip to NZ, winter of 2016/2017
Im biased too 
I love canterbury
I love canterbury
Jan 28th 2015, 7:59 pm
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Re: Trip to NZ, winter of 2016/2017
To message and get in touch with people, you have to pay x amount per month. I don't know how much it is in the UK so I can't help with that. When you send off an application, you may be asked if you have a linked in profile so that prospective employers can take a look at you, your background etc.
I cannot give you an answer on how easily people are to approach. I suppose you'd have to make the first point of contact and hope. My experience, I've had people make the first move and ask about jobs or whether I'm interested in helping out. For example, I am linked in buddies with the system manager of Sports Interactive. I've got a job on the football manager games in the event of me returning to the UK.
By the way, I see you are looking at Auckland or Wellington. I travel to Auckland every Wednesday and if I had a million dollars, I'd be living there in an instant. It's a fantastic city to visit, living there is different but you may get an understanding when you visit.
Jan 29th 2015, 9:42 am
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Re: Trip to NZ, winter of 2016/2017
Linked in is a great way to sell yourself. You create your own profile and then you can search other peoples and connect with them. Your name then gets known to the community.
To message and get in touch with people, you have to pay x amount per month. I don't know how much it is in the UK so I can't help with that. When you send off an application, you may be asked if you have a linked in profile so that prospective employers can take a look at you, your background etc.
I cannot give you an answer on how easily people are to approach. I suppose you'd have to make the first point of contact and hope. My experience, I've had people make the first move and ask about jobs or whether I'm interested in helping out. For example, I am linked in buddies with the system manager of Sports Interactive. I've got a job on the football manager games in the event of me returning to the UK.
By the way, I see you are looking at Auckland or Wellington. I travel to Auckland every Wednesday and if I had a million dollars, I'd be living there in an instant. It's a fantastic city to visit, living there is different but you may get an understanding when you visit.
To message and get in touch with people, you have to pay x amount per month. I don't know how much it is in the UK so I can't help with that. When you send off an application, you may be asked if you have a linked in profile so that prospective employers can take a look at you, your background etc.
I cannot give you an answer on how easily people are to approach. I suppose you'd have to make the first point of contact and hope. My experience, I've had people make the first move and ask about jobs or whether I'm interested in helping out. For example, I am linked in buddies with the system manager of Sports Interactive. I've got a job on the football manager games in the event of me returning to the UK.
By the way, I see you are looking at Auckland or Wellington. I travel to Auckland every Wednesday and if I had a million dollars, I'd be living there in an instant. It's a fantastic city to visit, living there is different but you may get an understanding when you visit.
You're right about Auckland and Wellington, but looking at other threads, Auckland might have to be a dream for a umber of years due to the expenses I'd need to live
