Anyone else finding it difficult to get a job??
May 26th 2008, 10:18 pm
#76
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Re: Anyone else finding it difficult to get a job??
Exactly! Some people belive if they are highly skilled and have qualifications they are likely to be more successful. Some also think if they have Aussie qualifications it stands them in an even better position.
It is UK experience that is deemed a disadvantage. Unless you have Aussie experience you are a nobody and know nothing, which is a shame
The funny thing is Australia is crying out for skills and it is recognized that big companies in Europe are likely to be more experienced than their Aussie counterparts ergo there is something to be learned. However learning from European experience seems to stick in the Aussie workforce throats.
How many times have immigrants been told not to refer back to when they worked in UK or refer back to what improvements were learned or made. It's as if it rubs people up the wrong way. Tall poppy syndrome and it's foolhardy as most migrants want to share their learning not to look smart or clever, but to help things improve. Forget it. It's not seen as smart and it sure aint appreciated which is a shame
As for skilled people being paid less than they are worth as per your Ex's case. That's going to get worse now they have upped the limit on skilled migrants. Everyone will be fighting for a smaller pool of work so in terms of supply & demand the value of skilled workers will decrease. A benefit to the Australian economy. The irony is, skilled migrants will be flocking to Aus [sold on lifestyle choice] whilst Aussie skilled workers will be going in the opposite direction to earn better money.
It is UK experience that is deemed a disadvantage. Unless you have Aussie experience you are a nobody and know nothing, which is a shame
The funny thing is Australia is crying out for skills and it is recognized that big companies in Europe are likely to be more experienced than their Aussie counterparts ergo there is something to be learned. However learning from European experience seems to stick in the Aussie workforce throats.
How many times have immigrants been told not to refer back to when they worked in UK or refer back to what improvements were learned or made. It's as if it rubs people up the wrong way. Tall poppy syndrome and it's foolhardy as most migrants want to share their learning not to look smart or clever, but to help things improve. Forget it. It's not seen as smart and it sure aint appreciated which is a shame
As for skilled people being paid less than they are worth as per your Ex's case. That's going to get worse now they have upped the limit on skilled migrants. Everyone will be fighting for a smaller pool of work so in terms of supply & demand the value of skilled workers will decrease. A benefit to the Australian economy. The irony is, skilled migrants will be flocking to Aus [sold on lifestyle choice] whilst Aussie skilled workers will be going in the opposite direction to earn better money.
As for the OP believing recruitment agents. They are as trustworthy as estate agents.
May 27th 2008, 12:16 am
#77
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Re: Anyone else finding it difficult to get a job??
I agree. I know a lot as friends and whilst they are really nice people, at the end of the day they are earning money as flesh peddlers. They get paid for putting people in jobs, sometimes in jobs they've never worked in themselves.
May 27th 2008, 12:41 am
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Re: Anyone else finding it difficult to get a job??
Anyone in Perth now or arriving soon and looking for work, please PM me.
May 27th 2008, 4:57 pm
#81
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Re: Anyone else finding it difficult to get a job??
We've been on the GC for about 5 mths now, I have recently started looking for admin work and I was shocked with a couple of replies saying how many applicants applied- over 100 for general admin positions 
A couple of friends have also had the same response from companies recently too so I know it isn't just me.
On a positive note, I had my first interview today, got another one lined up on Tuesday ... I must admit I was getting rather worried.
Funny thing though, after 3 weeks of not getting a sniff, I took out the part about recently relocating from my cover letter and got both the above interviews the next day .....
Mandy
A couple of friends have also had the same response from companies recently too so I know it isn't just me.
On a positive note, I had my first interview today, got another one lined up on Tuesday ... I must admit I was getting rather worried.
Funny thing though, after 3 weeks of not getting a sniff, I took out the part about recently relocating from my cover letter and got both the above interviews the next day .....
Mandy
