I've got an interview already
Aug 17th 2005, 2:26 pm
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I've got an interview already
This isn't how I planned it! I was going to get to Perth in October, set up home then take it easy and get a job around Xmas time.
But someone passed me a job advert from the trade press a week ago and I sent off an email for more details just to get a feel for the going rate etc. The advert offered to arrange visas for successful candidates but after they requested my cv they now want to do a phone interview over the next 5 days.
It is likely to be 7am or midnight too. I don't even know the details of the job or the package yet. This is all just way too fast!!!
With all the stress of finishing the house sale and arranging shippers and finishing at work I need a drink to sleep at nights but I daren't even do that now.
But someone passed me a job advert from the trade press a week ago and I sent off an email for more details just to get a feel for the going rate etc. The advert offered to arrange visas for successful candidates but after they requested my cv they now want to do a phone interview over the next 5 days.
It is likely to be 7am or midnight too. I don't even know the details of the job or the package yet. This is all just way too fast!!!With all the stress of finishing the house sale and arranging shippers and finishing at work I need a drink to sleep at nights but I daren't even do that now.
Aug 17th 2005, 2:28 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Excellent news, fingers crossed! 
Out of interest, what trade are you in?
Out of interest, what trade are you in?
Aug 17th 2005, 2:29 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Originally Posted by worzel
This isn't how I planned it! I was going to get to Perth in October, set up home then take it easy and get a job around Xmas time.
But someone passed me a job advert from the trade press a week ago and I sent off an email for more details just to get a feel for the going rate etc. The advert offered to arrange visas for successful candidates but after they requested my cv they now want to do a phone interview over the next 5 days. It is likely to be 7am or midnight too. I don't even know the details of the job or the package yet. This is all just way too fast!!!
With all the stress of finishing the house sale and arranging shippers and finishing at work I need a drink to sleep at nights but I daren't even do that now.
But someone passed me a job advert from the trade press a week ago and I sent off an email for more details just to get a feel for the going rate etc. The advert offered to arrange visas for successful candidates but after they requested my cv they now want to do a phone interview over the next 5 days.
It is likely to be 7am or midnight too. I don't even know the details of the job or the package yet. This is all just way too fast!!!With all the stress of finishing the house sale and arranging shippers and finishing at work I need a drink to sleep at nights but I daren't even do that now.
Flippen 'eck, you don't do things by halves do you???
Good luck on the interview, I'll keep everything crossed for you....D D
Aug 17th 2005, 2:54 pm
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Good luck to ya, I am struggling in the UK and I am in the flipping country.
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Aug 17th 2005, 2:58 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Originally Posted by worzel
This isn't how I planned it! I was going to get to Perth in October, set up home then take it easy and get a job around Xmas time.
But someone passed me a job advert from the trade press a week ago and I sent off an email for more details just to get a feel for the going rate etc. The advert offered to arrange visas for successful candidates but after they requested my cv they now want to do a phone interview over the next 5 days. It is likely to be 7am or midnight too. I don't even know the details of the job or the package yet. This is all just way too fast!!!
With all the stress of finishing the house sale and arranging shippers and finishing at work I need a drink to sleep at nights but I daren't even do that now.
But someone passed me a job advert from the trade press a week ago and I sent off an email for more details just to get a feel for the going rate etc. The advert offered to arrange visas for successful candidates but after they requested my cv they now want to do a phone interview over the next 5 days.
It is likely to be 7am or midnight too. I don't even know the details of the job or the package yet. This is all just way too fast!!!With all the stress of finishing the house sale and arranging shippers and finishing at work I need a drink to sleep at nights but I daren't even do that now.
Aug 17th 2005, 3:01 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Well done, I was only thinking this morning about starting to apply for the jobs that come through to me each day by seek.com. But I know without the Visa I technically shouldnt be applying.
Ditto on the above - what trade are you in?
Ditto on the above - what trade are you in?
Aug 17th 2005, 3:04 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Nice one. I've just updated my CV to an Aussie Resume! and it's ready to go, unfortunately I'm not..... yet.
Aug 17th 2005, 3:06 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Originally Posted by Comer
Nice one. I've just updated my CV to an Aussie Resume! and it's ready to go, unfortunately I'm not..... yet.
Aug 17th 2005, 3:06 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Originally Posted by coxfamuk
Wayhey! Congratulations. what job are you applying for? Go for it!!
. It sounds somewhere between internal audit and consultancy for a large national (but not international) accountancy firm but if he likes my cv he must be keen to get someone with systems experience. How difficult can it be? - everyone knows all consultants do is drink coffee, utter the latest buzzwords then sack 10% of the staff.
Aug 17th 2005, 3:08 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Originally Posted by coxfamuk
What does an Aussie Resume look like?
Aug 17th 2005, 3:11 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Originally Posted by worzel
I don't know exactly . It sounds somewhere between internal audit and consultancy for a large national (but not international) accountancy firm but if he likes my cv he must be keen to get someone with systems experience. How difficult can it be? - everyone knows all consultants do is drink coffee, utter the latest buzzwords then sack 10% of the staff.
. It sounds somewhere between internal audit and consultancy for a large national (but not international) accountancy firm but if he likes my cv he must be keen to get someone with systems experience. How difficult can it be? - everyone knows all consultants do is drink coffee, utter the latest buzzwords then sack 10% of the staff. Good luck with it all Worzel. How long ago did you apply for your visa?
Aug 17th 2005, 3:11 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Originally Posted by worzel
15 pages long with long lists of everything you ever did apparently.
Aug 17th 2005, 3:20 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Originally Posted by worzel
15 pages long with long lists of everything you ever did apparently. He just got my normal UK one with the address removed and "UK" added after every location I have worked
My CV is about 12 pages long - is it not a bit short?
I just bullet-pointed the main responsibilities and achievements. If I detailed everything, it'd be the size of book!
Aug 17th 2005, 3:21 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Originally Posted by coxfamuk
This is very encouraging because hubby has had his Accountancy qualification accepted through the ICAA and although we haven't yet applied for the main visa (not that we don't want to - it's our agent that is playing silly buggers), Accountants are on the MODL and there has been a lot of stuff in the press lately about how badly accountants are needed, so it may be worth applying. Think we may start looking at The Age site (melbourne newspaper) and start sending CV through, just in case.
Good luck with it all Worzel. How long ago did you apply for your visa?
Good luck with it all Worzel. How long ago did you apply for your visa?
When do you think you will arrive in Australia? Every indication I have had is that there is no point in applying for jobs until you have your visa and can give an arrival date within the next couple of months.
Aug 17th 2005, 3:22 pm
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Re: I've got an interview already
Way to go Worzie 