Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
Apr 13th 2011, 4:51 am
#151
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
Just wondered. I feel like a bloody cash cow. Everyone I know except us got thousands of bucks for the cyclone. We can't leave the state to get work but are not entitled to anything. Just trying to sort out our mess as cheaply as possible and get PR so the whole experience hasn't been a pointless expense. Sorry I'm so moany today - my self esteem has been shattered after another shop job rejection.
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Apr 13th 2011, 4:53 am
#152
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
The link below is quite useful to look at labour market information around Australia. Drill down to the area that is most relevant to you. Also check out the links to top occupations in the area and the country
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/The%20Fac...formation.aspx
http://www.myfuture.edu.au/The%20Fac...formation.aspx
Apr 13th 2011, 5:04 am
#153
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
There are no career opportunities in Cairns and never have been. Why not Darwin where these opportunities exist?
I don't understand whyanyone would migrate there unless you were a loser. Any young person who completes their degree at James Cook will leave Cairns permanently.
I don't understand whyanyone would migrate there unless you were a loser. Any young person who completes their degree at James Cook will leave Cairns permanently.
Apr 13th 2011, 6:37 am
#155
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
The Hidden Job Market in Australia is massive and tapping into it is one of the most effective ways of finding work. I got my first job in Australia by sending out cold call emails promoting my skills.
One of the things that I consistently encounter (With both skilled and unskilled clients) is that people do not really understand the fact that when they are applying for a job they are trying to sell themselves. The process of gaining a job is a marketing exercise.
One of the things that I consistently encounter (With both skilled and unskilled clients) is that people do not really understand the fact that when they are applying for a job they are trying to sell themselves. The process of gaining a job is a marketing exercise.
Do you have any hints and tips re applications you could share mate
Apr 13th 2011, 6:57 am
#156
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
1) Make sure your resume and cover letters give the employer the information they need as concisely as possible.
2) When you apply for jobs online ensure that you have optimised your resume. What I mean by this is that very often there will be software sitting somewhere behind the process that will be scanning the resumes for keywords and phrases. These are generally in the job ad (The skills etc that they are looking for) If you have those skills make sure they appear in their resume and to be sure of getting a good hit rate use the same terminology as they use (There will be variations but best to be safe.)
3) Presentation is critical. If you have sloppy presentation, non uniform formatting etc this will be giving the employer an impression of of the type of work you will do.
4) Always get someone else to check your letters unless you are very confident about reading your own work objectively.
If you want me to check over your applications just send me a PM and I'll give you my objective opinion.
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Apr 13th 2011, 7:05 am
#157
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
The main tips I give people are;
1) Make sure your resume and cover letters give the employer the information they need as concisely as possible.
2) When you apply for jobs online ensure that you have optimised your resume. What I mean by this is that very often there will be software sitting somewhere behind the process that will be scanning the resumes for keywords and phrases. These are generally in the job ad (The skills etc that they are looking for) If you have those skills make sure they appear in their resume and to be sure of getting a good hit rate use the same terminology as they use (There will be variations but best to be safe.)
3) Presentation is critical. If you have sloppy presentation, non uniform formatting etc this will be giving the employer an impression of of the type of work you will do.
4) Always get someone else to check your letters unless you are very confident about reading your own work objectively.
If you want me to check over your applications just send me a PM and I'll give you my objective opinion.
1) Make sure your resume and cover letters give the employer the information they need as concisely as possible.
2) When you apply for jobs online ensure that you have optimised your resume. What I mean by this is that very often there will be software sitting somewhere behind the process that will be scanning the resumes for keywords and phrases. These are generally in the job ad (The skills etc that they are looking for) If you have those skills make sure they appear in their resume and to be sure of getting a good hit rate use the same terminology as they use (There will be variations but best to be safe.)
3) Presentation is critical. If you have sloppy presentation, non uniform formatting etc this will be giving the employer an impression of of the type of work you will do.
4) Always get someone else to check your letters unless you are very confident about reading your own work objectively.
If you want me to check over your applications just send me a PM and I'll give you my objective opinion.
Apr 13th 2011, 1:58 pm
#158
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
The main tips I give people are;
1) Make sure your resume and cover letters give the employer the information they need as concisely as possible.
2) When you apply for jobs online ensure that you have optimised your resume. What I mean by this is that very often there will be software sitting somewhere behind the process that will be scanning the resumes for keywords and phrases. These are generally in the job ad (The skills etc that they are looking for) If you have those skills make sure they appear in their resume and to be sure of getting a good hit rate use the same terminology as they use (There will be variations but best to be safe.)
3) Presentation is critical. If you have sloppy presentation, non uniform formatting etc this will be giving the employer an impression of of the type of work you will do.
4) Always get someone else to check your letters unless you are very confident about reading your own work objectively.
1) Make sure your resume and cover letters give the employer the information they need as concisely as possible.
2) When you apply for jobs online ensure that you have optimised your resume. What I mean by this is that very often there will be software sitting somewhere behind the process that will be scanning the resumes for keywords and phrases. These are generally in the job ad (The skills etc that they are looking for) If you have those skills make sure they appear in their resume and to be sure of getting a good hit rate use the same terminology as they use (There will be variations but best to be safe.)
3) Presentation is critical. If you have sloppy presentation, non uniform formatting etc this will be giving the employer an impression of of the type of work you will do.
4) Always get someone else to check your letters unless you are very confident about reading your own work objectively.
If you do, then still forget about it. An interview, still forget, and ONLY think about it when you've GOT the job.
Then sit back and wonder what it was you applied for as you've done 150 applications in the last month (3 replies).
Apr 13th 2011, 2:32 pm
#159
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
5) Forget about the application, chances are you'll not get a reply anyway!
If you do, then still forget about it. An interview, still forget, and ONLY think about it when you've GOT the job.
Then sit back and wonder what it was you applied for as you've done 150 applications in the last month (3 replies).
If you do, then still forget about it. An interview, still forget, and ONLY think about it when you've GOT the job.
Then sit back and wonder what it was you applied for as you've done 150 applications in the last month (3 replies).
Apr 13th 2011, 2:38 pm
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
She's thankfully got a decent enough job now, but wants to get back into tertiary education, where she's more settled.
Both happy/lucky to have jobs anyway ...
Apr 13th 2011, 2:48 pm
#161
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
The job market in OZ is small and the competition is very fierce. For every position you have many applicants. That's my opinion.
I think the real unemployment rate is far higher than the government's estimate.
I think the real unemployment rate is far higher than the government's estimate.
Apr 13th 2011, 10:52 pm
#162
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
When your applying ensure your resume says you want the job that your applying for, and is not the resume that you send out for every single job.
If you have a broad range of skills/trades then try and make a couple of different resumes so that the employer is not confused about what type of job you are after.
One of the things I get people to do is put the following structure in place at the start of the resume (This is NOT suitable for every type of resume)
Personal Details
Name, Numbers, Email etc
Career Objective
A short compelling statement about the type of work you are after
Relevant skills
A bullet point list of skills that are relevant to the job that you are applying for
The reasoning behind this is that you can change the entire focus of your resume very quickly with little effort. You amend the career objective so that it very clearly implies that you want the job that you are applying for. You amend the skills so that they are relevant to the job (Ensure you have the skills in the job ad) that you are applying for. So when the person viewing your resume reads it they see
1) You want the job that you are applying for
2) You have the skills that they are looking for.
Apr 13th 2011, 11:11 pm
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
Apr 13th 2011, 11:14 pm
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
The problem is there is so much competition so you have to understand how to market yourself effectively. When you are applying for a job you have to make sure you stand out from the crowd.
When your applying ensure your resume says you want the job that your applying for, and is not the resume that you send out for every single job.
If you have a broad range of skills/trades then try and make a couple of different resumes so that the employer is not confused about what type of job you are after.
One of the things I get people to do is put the following structure in place at the start of the resume (This is NOT suitable for every type of resume)
Personal Details
Name, Numbers, Email etc
Career Objective
A short compelling statement about the type of work you are after
Relevant skills
A bullet point list of skills that are relevant to the job that you are applying for
The reasoning behind this is that you can change the entire focus of your resume very quickly with little effort. You amend the career objective so that it very clearly implies that you want the job that you are applying for. You amend the skills so that they are relevant to the job (Ensure you have the skills in the job ad) that you are applying for. So when the person viewing your resume reads it they see
1) You want the job that you are applying for
2) You have the skills that they are looking for.
When your applying ensure your resume says you want the job that your applying for, and is not the resume that you send out for every single job.
If you have a broad range of skills/trades then try and make a couple of different resumes so that the employer is not confused about what type of job you are after.
One of the things I get people to do is put the following structure in place at the start of the resume (This is NOT suitable for every type of resume)
Personal Details
Name, Numbers, Email etc
Career Objective
A short compelling statement about the type of work you are after
Relevant skills
A bullet point list of skills that are relevant to the job that you are applying for
The reasoning behind this is that you can change the entire focus of your resume very quickly with little effort. You amend the career objective so that it very clearly implies that you want the job that you are applying for. You amend the skills so that they are relevant to the job (Ensure you have the skills in the job ad) that you are applying for. So when the person viewing your resume reads it they see
1) You want the job that you are applying for
2) You have the skills that they are looking for.
Apr 13th 2011, 11:22 pm
#165
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Re: Any PR Visa holders not going for reasons below?
Its how I got my first job in Oz.
Also research networking. It is another valuable job hunting technique that not enough people do it or leave it until they need a job.