Pell

Hello guys,

I am moving to Perth in February. I will be doing a diploma course in view to obtain PR.

However, i have completed my degree. I just wanted to know how are things in Perth in terms of cost of living etc.

is it easy to find a decent job?

Amazulu

COL is similar to UK. Houses are 2nd most expensive after Sydney.

Plenty of jobs is nearly all fields. Jobs in mining and oil/gas pay very well.

Pell

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Streaks

Hi Pell, You've not given us much to go on. Where in Perth? what job? all these things will be different answers. Amazulou has given you a good all round answer, cost of living is not cheap.
S xx

Pell

i will be studying at Cambridge college..ever heard..going to do a diploma in hotel management..

so i will be doing any job i get to pay rents

worzel

Yep. Some things are cheaper, some more expensive. I would say very marginally cheaper here overall. It makes a big difference what GBP you have to bring with you, though. If you sold in an expensive area you should be cashed-up and have a small mortgage and hence more to spend on other things.

If you have the right trade you can earn a hell of a lot more here (engineers!).

Quality of life is the big difference. If you like being outdoors, less traffic, nicer attitudes and aren't so bothered about the arts / attending major sporting events or jetting off somewhere different every weekend Perth is a fantastic place to live and raise a family.

Pell

the thing which bothers me most is can i get a decent job with my management degree or should i look for small jobs?

worzel

You won't be out of work in Perth - the place is booming. It might not be ideal but with those sorts of skills you could probably earn $150K per year if you are willing to do FIFO to the mines. You may need to take a step down to prove yourself when you first arrive and you need the Aussie qualification for many jobs (you even need a qualification to serve coffee apparently). But if you are prepared for that you should be at the level you want within 12 months.

Pell

Cheers for the info..

Pell

One more thing..how to proceed to find a job???

worzel

First of all - get here. Then call the agencies (Hays, Select, Manpower...)and make an appointment to see them. Then wait for them to arrange you interviews.

Try the Seek website too.