Average Time for Securing a Job
#1
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Average Time for Securing a Job
Hello Everybody,
Just would like to know what is the Average time it takes to secure a decent job in AUS
once you move permanently, for someone having Technical Skills in IT and about 10 years of experience.
Regards,
Just would like to know what is the Average time it takes to secure a decent job in AUS
once you move permanently, for someone having Technical Skills in IT and about 10 years of experience.
Regards,
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Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
Originally Posted by cool_archie
Hello Everybody,
Just would like to know what is the Average time it takes to secure a decent job in AUS
once you move permanently, for someone having Technical Skills in IT and about 10 years of experience.
Regards,
Just would like to know what is the Average time it takes to secure a decent job in AUS
once you move permanently, for someone having Technical Skills in IT and about 10 years of experience.
Regards,
took me 2 weeks in Sydney using my midrange AP background to get a contract
#3
Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
The average time is supposed to be around 4 months!!! Depends a lot on luck as well with being in the right place at the right time.
Lorraine
Lorraine
#4
Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
Originally Posted by Lindsay Clan
The average time is supposed to be around 4 months!!! Depends a lot on luck as well with being in the right place at the right time.
Lorraine
Lorraine
If you are hungry for work you should spend a week talking/meeting with agents, followed by a week of interviews, starting/commencing work the beginning of the third week. Longer depends on marketability on your part and what is out their at the time.
#5
Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
Originally Posted by cool_archie
Hello Everybody,
Just would like to know what is the Average time it takes to secure a decent job in AUS
once you move permanently, for someone having Technical Skills in IT and about 10 years of experience.
Regards,
Just would like to know what is the Average time it takes to secure a decent job in AUS
once you move permanently, for someone having Technical Skills in IT and about 10 years of experience.
Regards,
I am (now) in scientific & technical writing. This was a massive career change for me, as prior to leaving the UK, I was a secondary school teacher. I have managed to score a massive pay rise into the deal too. Though I will miss the long holidays, I certainly won't miss all the awful screaming kids that go with it...
S
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Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
ive been trying to secure something from over here...no luck yet...
applied for 30 jobs so far...one even called for my references..but just got up and have 6 emails knocking me back :0 (
onward and upward though...
applied for 30 jobs so far...one even called for my references..but just got up and have 6 emails knocking me back :0 (
onward and upward though...
#8
Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
Originally Posted by rossifumi
5 months.
When do/did you start ?
#9
Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
Originally Posted by lollyno1
ive been trying to secure something from over here...no luck yet...
applied for 30 jobs so far...one even called for my references..but just got up and have 6 emails knocking me back :0 (
onward and upward though...
applied for 30 jobs so far...one even called for my references..but just got up and have 6 emails knocking me back :0 (
onward and upward though...
I applied for many months prior to arrival, with barely a response to the Emails in most cases. As soon as I arrived and got an Aussie address on the top of my CV, I had 2 interviews in the first week, then 6 more over the next 3. I wouldn't have said that I had the pick of the jobs, but the one I've taken is certainly the best on offer.
Good luck!
S
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Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
Originally Posted by Swerv-o
I tried exactly the same thing with no success. On reflection, I think it's a very de-motivating thing to do, as you really start to worry about how well you will get on when you arrive.
I applied for many months prior to arrival, with barely a response to the Emails in most cases. As soon as I arrived and got an Aussie address on the top of my CV, I had 2 interviews in the first week, then 6 more over the next 3. I wouldn't have said that I had the pick of the jobs, but the one I've taken is certainly the best on offer.
Good luck!
S
I applied for many months prior to arrival, with barely a response to the Emails in most cases. As soon as I arrived and got an Aussie address on the top of my CV, I had 2 interviews in the first week, then 6 more over the next 3. I wouldn't have said that I had the pick of the jobs, but the one I've taken is certainly the best on offer.
Good luck!
S
yes a little demotivating..and now my head knows about my plans..lol
its was worth a try though..house is not selling so was another option...
anyway good luck in your job, glad your enjoying it.
regards
lolly
#11
Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
Originally Posted by rossifumi
5 months.
ajw-aviation.
#12
Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
Originally Posted by lollyno1
yes a little demotivating..and now my head knows about my plans..lol
its was worth a try though..house is not selling so was another option...
anyway good luck in your job, glad your enjoying it.
regards
lolly
its was worth a try though..house is not selling so was another option...
anyway good luck in your job, glad your enjoying it.
regards
lolly
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Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
Originally Posted by Swerv-o
This happened to me, only I had resigned from my full time post before my house sold. I ended up doing nearly a year on supply, which was actually quite good, as I was able to build up a nice lump sum to bring with me. If you are in the midlands, I can give you the name of my agent. They were excellent - I had long term contracts, and the only day off I had all year was the support staff strike. They pay to scale too.
S
S
thanks...but im in the north..for my sins..lol and I have to be in oz by jan 07...not much tiime eh...
and im a scardy cat...to give up my job just yet..mind only have till oct half term..and not sold the house yet...oh woe is me..lol
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Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
Originally Posted by WendyC
When do/did you start ?
I had one interview which lasted 2 hours including a guided tour in which I didn't get offered the job.
Reason: Very strong but lack of commercial airline experience. Well hello, you knew this before I set foot in the interview.
Another position I went for, the company withdrew the position post interviewing of 4 candidates.
The good ideas club had got together and decided they required a new position, interviewed 4 people then decided shit do we really need this new position!! Unbelievable!
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Re: Average Time for Securing a Job
Originally Posted by thebears
Hi mate in your work have you come across the following company in the UK?
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