Finding an IT job in Perth
#16
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Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
I agree, the only thing that I have noticed (and also been told by agents) is that people are interested in seeing what "Perth experience" you have (assuming you are looking for work in Perth!). Once you have some local experience under your belt it seems to make your non Australian experience more valuable.
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
Originally Posted by DunRoaminTheUK
I have to agree with the remark about hiring Australians first. I think this is simply a myth. I had a lot of recruiters contact me and I never felt that my nationality played any part in any progression. I had two interviews, was offered both roles and also turned down another 2-3 interviews and this was all within two weeks of starting my job-hunt.
My experience seems to indicate that employers are only interested in what you are "bringing to the table".
My experience seems to indicate that employers are only interested in what you are "bringing to the table".
#17
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Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
Hi
I am fortunate (but with lots of effort and hard work done since last november!) to have a good offer on a 457 visa for Perth in IT Management in the resources - oil and gas sector - and hopefully will be there in March 2007
I have over 18 years IT experience and persevernce and hard work paid off together with guidance and advice from people on this board, perth agents etc. A lot of the agents feedback though was that once you were on the ground the market was good ... I needed a 457 or SNTI due to a points shortage for PR
So it is possible and dont give up hope... I also did the online STNI sponsorship for Melbourne and got it and also contacted WA migration saying that I had great applicable experience even though IT management wasn't on their list - they gave me positive feedback that they would also sponsor me on STNI once I had done the ACS RPL
Fee free to PM me if anyone wants more info and good luck everyone
Cheers
James
I am fortunate (but with lots of effort and hard work done since last november!) to have a good offer on a 457 visa for Perth in IT Management in the resources - oil and gas sector - and hopefully will be there in March 2007
I have over 18 years IT experience and persevernce and hard work paid off together with guidance and advice from people on this board, perth agents etc. A lot of the agents feedback though was that once you were on the ground the market was good ... I needed a 457 or SNTI due to a points shortage for PR
So it is possible and dont give up hope... I also did the online STNI sponsorship for Melbourne and got it and also contacted WA migration saying that I had great applicable experience even though IT management wasn't on their list - they gave me positive feedback that they would also sponsor me on STNI once I had done the ACS RPL
Fee free to PM me if anyone wants more info and good luck everyone
Cheers
James
#18
Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
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I agree, the only thing that I have noticed (and also been told by agents) is that people are interested in seeing what "Perth experience" you have (assuming you are looking for work in Perth!). Once you have some local experience under your belt it seems to make your non Australian experience more valuable.
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What are the chances of being hired as a contracter to get the "Perth" experience, say for about a year or so, then start applying for Full time? Or do you need the "perth" experience to become a contractor?
I know that everyone's experiences are different, some gaining employment before arriving, some waiting until they are there, so I know the question above won't be applicable to everyone.
kind rgds
Dave
ps how do I quote from another post correctly?
I agree, the only thing that I have noticed (and also been told by agents) is that people are interested in seeing what "Perth experience" you have (assuming you are looking for work in Perth!). Once you have some local experience under your belt it seems to make your non Australian experience more valuable.
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What are the chances of being hired as a contracter to get the "Perth" experience, say for about a year or so, then start applying for Full time? Or do you need the "perth" experience to become a contractor?
I know that everyone's experiences are different, some gaining employment before arriving, some waiting until they are there, so I know the question above won't be applicable to everyone.
kind rgds
Dave
ps how do I quote from another post correctly?
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Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
Have a look at these:
http://www.ambit.com.au/salarysurvey...0-%20perth.pdf
http://www.robertwalters.com.au/reso...ustralasia.pdf
I have been in Perth 3 weeks (on a PR visa). Thanks to the advice and help from "Paul and Chloe" and "Steve99", I got interviews and 2 job offers last week. I accepted one of those offers and started work yesterday. I do not believe they have a preference in taking on Aussies over other nationalities. As long as you present well, know what youre talking about and fit the bill for the role they are interviewing for, you will be halfway there to a job offer!
http://www.ambit.com.au/salarysurvey...0-%20perth.pdf
http://www.robertwalters.com.au/reso...ustralasia.pdf
I have been in Perth 3 weeks (on a PR visa). Thanks to the advice and help from "Paul and Chloe" and "Steve99", I got interviews and 2 job offers last week. I accepted one of those offers and started work yesterday. I do not believe they have a preference in taking on Aussies over other nationalities. As long as you present well, know what youre talking about and fit the bill for the role they are interviewing for, you will be halfway there to a job offer!
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Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
Originally Posted by mikpiy
Have a look at these:
http://www.ambit.com.au/salarysurvey...0-%20perth.pdf
http://www.robertwalters.com.au/reso...ustralasia.pdf
I have been in Perth 3 weeks (on a PR visa). Thanks to the advice and help from "Paul and Chloe" and "Steve99", I got interviews and 2 job offers last week. I accepted one of those offers and started work yesterday. I do not believe they have a preference in taking on Aussies over other nationalities. As long as you present well, know what youre talking about and fit the bill for the role they are interviewing for, you will be halfway there to a job offer!
http://www.ambit.com.au/salarysurvey...0-%20perth.pdf
http://www.robertwalters.com.au/reso...ustralasia.pdf
I have been in Perth 3 weeks (on a PR visa). Thanks to the advice and help from "Paul and Chloe" and "Steve99", I got interviews and 2 job offers last week. I accepted one of those offers and started work yesterday. I do not believe they have a preference in taking on Aussies over other nationalities. As long as you present well, know what youre talking about and fit the bill for the role they are interviewing for, you will be halfway there to a job offer!
#21
Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
Originally Posted by Daveh777
What are the chances of being hired as a contracter to get the "Perth" experience, say for about a year or so, then start applying for Full time? Or do you need the "perth" experience to become a contractor?
#22
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Location: ex-Lancashire, ex-Northern suburbs, Perth WA, now Switzerland
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Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
Originally Posted by Paul and Chloe
I agree, the only thing that I have noticed (and also been told by agents) is that people are interested in seeing what "Perth experience" you have (assuming you are looking for work in Perth!). Once you have some local experience under your belt it seems to make your non Australian experience more valuable.
This can also be an issue when you are actually working in IT - there is a tendency to not want to learn from peoples experience working in the UK, or anywhere thats not Perth. Remember, what was done wrong in IT in the UK 5 years ago has yet to happen in Perth!
#23
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Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
Chill out - you're making this way more complicated than it really is. Just take the first thing that comes along, be it permanent or contractor. And take it from there. Perth is a small town - after a couple of years, you'll have figured out where the best jobs are.
Good luck!
Good luck!
#24
Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
Originally Posted by cyclemark
Chill out - you're making this way more complicated than it really is.
#25
Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
Originally Posted by Paul and Chloe
Hi...
I work as an IT Project Manager in Perth (have been here almost 2 years now) if you want to send me a PM with your email address I am happy to send you a list of agencies and contact names and numbers that I have used to recruit people where I work.
I work as an IT Project Manager in Perth (have been here almost 2 years now) if you want to send me a PM with your email address I am happy to send you a list of agencies and contact names and numbers that I have used to recruit people where I work.
Dave
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Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
Does anyone know if it's possible to actually get employer sponsorship for IT jobs in Australia? My OH has over 10 years experience in IT and is expert in ASP.NET, SQL Server, VB.NET, C#,....the list goes on. He has a MSc, MCSD, and qualified in Siebel. Like a few other posters, he has been looking at the recruitment sites, Seek, Monster, and although there seems to be plenty of jobs, most of them seem to say only people with the right to work in Australia need apply. He is just short of the points for the 136 skilled independent and gets no points for me (housewife and mother, god knows they should make you study for that....if I knew then, what I know now!!!). Looks like he will be applying for the 134 skill matching which requires state or employer nomination. Any advice appreciated (other than him ditching me and marrying some aussie babe!)
Thanks
Thanks
#27
Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
Hubby has just started a new job. He is supposed to be leading a team of over 40 developers but as yet they have only employed 15 and are continually advertising, due to not being able to find the right people with the skills needed. He will be involved in the recruitment drive as well as heading up the team and of course remembers what it's like for a new Pom coming over looking for work, he was in the same boat 4 years ago.
He is working on a major international project with a multi-national company. Skills required include C++ and Java. Please PM me with your email address if you are coming to Perth and would like him to consider you. I can't give out further details on this thread obviously, but if you've got the skills and want to be put in touch, I'll see what I can do for you.
He is working on a major international project with a multi-national company. Skills required include C++ and Java. Please PM me with your email address if you are coming to Perth and would like him to consider you. I can't give out further details on this thread obviously, but if you've got the skills and want to be put in touch, I'll see what I can do for you.
If you are currently in Perth and seeking work, please PM me with your CV and I will forward it on. If your skills look like they may be appropriate, he will contact you to arrange for an interview. If you are due to arrive in the country shortly, an interview can be done over the phone. Please do not contact me if you don't yet have a visa, or have no plans to arrive here imminently. All enquiries will be answered promptly.
#28
Re: Finding an IT job in Perth
I agree with the other posters saying how they don't look for Aussies over anyone else.
We've been in Australia since Nov 26th and the OH has just found a job which starts tomorrow. He is contracting through one of the agencies mentioned in this thread. He was down about the job market not being as quick as he'd have hoped, but over Christmas there just wasn't many jobs about - certainly not for 2nd/3rd line support which is what he was looking for.
Anyway, he is Indian British and that has never been a problem for any of the agencies or job interviews he has been to. He has previous Perth work exp from 99 which I guess helps somewhat, but isn't essential.
A good website that he recommends (besides seek.com.au) is mycareer.com.au
Good Luck to all those job hunting
We've been in Australia since Nov 26th and the OH has just found a job which starts tomorrow. He is contracting through one of the agencies mentioned in this thread. He was down about the job market not being as quick as he'd have hoped, but over Christmas there just wasn't many jobs about - certainly not for 2nd/3rd line support which is what he was looking for.
Anyway, he is Indian British and that has never been a problem for any of the agencies or job interviews he has been to. He has previous Perth work exp from 99 which I guess helps somewhat, but isn't essential.
A good website that he recommends (besides seek.com.au) is mycareer.com.au
Good Luck to all those job hunting