jobseeker

I was wondering if it is just me facing the problem of finding permanent work while on a 457 visa? I am so frustrated by the amount of agencies not even forwarding my CV, because I am not on a permanent visa.

Anyone else experiencing the same problem or can recommend a good agency for Marketing jobs in Sydney?

Grayling

If you are on a 457 visa you are tied to your employer (sponsor)....you can't simply change jobs.

jobseeker

I am on the 457 partner visa. It's my partner, who is tied to his job. Theoretically I am eligible to work for anyone and anywhere for the next four years.

Grayling

OK....makes sense now.

Wendy

Change the wording on your CV to: I have full working rights in Australia

and give that a try - you can explain in more detail if/when needed then

bcworld

I think the phrase I always used on my CV while still on a provisional partner visa was 'Australian Resident - No work limitation'. And I was never questioned on it....only after offers had been made, they might ask for a copy of the visa label for their records.

manwinoname

My OH is the one who got the 457 sponsorship and I too am struggling to get in front of people, with only two interviews in over three months. I didn't get the first one as they found a more " culturally suited " candidate and the second one was last Friday so still waiting to hear.
It may well be my resume or covering letter that's not quite hitting the mark but I did challenge one agency who rejected me in that "other candidates were a closer match" and my resume, almost verbatim mirrored the job spec :curse:
There are a number of jobs that I haven't effectively followed through, but I have badgered agencies ( who fob you off and haven't got the balls to say beat it ) about positions I felt I could genuinely fill, but to no avail.
We have started the ball rolling with permanent residency as the hospital are now sponsoring my OH, so I will be letting all & sundry know it's underway and hopefully I will see the benefit and get a career up & running again !!
Cheers
Steve

jobseeker

Hi Steve, same here! I only tend to apply for jobs that are a 100% match between the job spec and my skills and still no success. Very frustrating!

How long do you need to wait for PR?

Kooky.

I'm about to start job-hunting and I'm the trailing spouse on a 457 too. I'm finalising my CV, and have so far put:

• British Citizen
• Eligible to work in Australia
• Singapore Permanent Resident

- what do you guys think of that as a term? Ta.

manwinoname

The hospital where my OH works help routinely anyone who wants to go for it after they have successfully completed three months in their unit but I know this isn't the case for every employer. Has your OH asked about it from his employer yet?
Cheers
steve

jobseeker

He is about to ask for PR. Not too sure whether this will make me more popular with the agencies, since "you have no Australian job experience" is also a favourite as to why my CV isn't being put forward.

Red_V_Roger

My wife originally put on her resume something like 'Spouse of 457 visa holder with no work restrictions'.

It defo put some employers off as they don't understand what it means.

So later she took the visa status off her resume altogether and she appeared to get a lot more interest from employers.

MTPockets

I think a lot of it is just a function of the job market at the mo. I have PR and having the same problems, although this is in financial markets so appreciate the problem is exacerbated by current turmoil. Very frustrating isn't it. Good luck

Wendy

Yep, I found that too. It took me a good 4 months and 100's of applications to get past interview stage. You just have to perseve, hopefully something will come along soon for you (I have PR by the way, so it's not just the visa thing)


Yes, could do that too. I have it on mine because I applied mostly to agencies, and they always asked me to add it in so I ended up just putting it on there anyway.

Kooky.

It's not a good time to be looking, for sure - too much uncertainty. I know quite a few companies have put freezes on hiring, travel, etc.

I'm starting my search with non-profiit organisations, and I know they depend on the generosity of others, so may also be tough.