I.T. YEARS of experiance, no quals! Help???
Jan 6th 2007, 4:36 pm
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Re: I.T. YEARS of experiance, no quals! Help???
And, thanks for all the replys and idea's guys n gals.
And Utopia, I shall be looking Glenn up VERY soon
And Utopia, I shall be looking Glenn up VERY soon
Jan 6th 2007, 9:22 pm
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Re: I.T. YEARS of experiance, no quals! Help???
Good Luck with it.
Jan 7th 2007, 8:59 am
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Re: I.T. YEARS of experiance, no quals! Help???
Hi there
My OH was in the same situation - had a few years of programming under his belt (all self taught) but no formal qualifications.
We got round it by using a really good migrant agent (Concept Australia) who told us exactly what he needed and which visa we could apply for. So he did his Microsoft exams which involved him being stuck away in the office for 3 months just studying solid and then two weeks of intensive training and exams - but hey presto one certified person - in more ways than one. That and the reference from his employers was OK for the ACS.
It was hard work and did cost us a bit but it was worth it - the only downside was that when he was doing his course the Govt changed the points system and took Microsoft programming off the MODL which didn't then give us enough points for independent so had to go for STNI Victoria - but again that was so useful having the agent point us in the right direction.
Don't worry about your age! OH did his exams in the summer, ACS in Autumn then the STNI approval and finally got his application to DIMA one week before his 45th birthday. But hey presto 9 months later visa arrived and we leave this week for Melbourne (via a lovely 12 stop in Singapore to recover).
Good Luck!
Kim
My OH was in the same situation - had a few years of programming under his belt (all self taught) but no formal qualifications.
We got round it by using a really good migrant agent (Concept Australia) who told us exactly what he needed and which visa we could apply for. So he did his Microsoft exams which involved him being stuck away in the office for 3 months just studying solid and then two weeks of intensive training and exams - but hey presto one certified person - in more ways than one. That and the reference from his employers was OK for the ACS.
It was hard work and did cost us a bit but it was worth it - the only downside was that when he was doing his course the Govt changed the points system and took Microsoft programming off the MODL which didn't then give us enough points for independent so had to go for STNI Victoria - but again that was so useful having the agent point us in the right direction.
Don't worry about your age! OH did his exams in the summer, ACS in Autumn then the STNI approval and finally got his application to DIMA one week before his 45th birthday. But hey presto 9 months later visa arrived and we leave this week for Melbourne (via a lovely 12 stop in Singapore to recover).
Good Luck!
Kim
Jan 7th 2007, 11:19 am
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Re: I.T. YEARS of experiance, no quals! Help???
Hi There
I too have no degree, I do have an HND in computing however this was just a good starting point in the UK many years ago. I applied for a skilled migrants visa on the basis that I had over 6 years experience in my industry. The evidence was sent to ACS who approved it and the onto the next stage of submitting my application. I have been here now for over a year and half now working away very successfully I may add in IT. Prospects have been far superior than the UK since I arrived.
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I too have no degree, I do have an HND in computing however this was just a good starting point in the UK many years ago. I applied for a skilled migrants visa on the basis that I had over 6 years experience in my industry. The evidence was sent to ACS who approved it and the onto the next stage of submitting my application. I have been here now for over a year and half now working away very successfully I may add in IT. Prospects have been far superior than the UK since I arrived.
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Jan 7th 2007, 7:05 pm
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Re: I.T. YEARS of experiance, no quals! Help???
You cant work on a 3 month visa, and are unlikely to get sponsorship
You can find people willing to sponsor you if you start contacting companies.
