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Old Aug 17th 2011, 10:05 am
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Hi Guys

I would like to move to Australia, but am a bit worried. I do have a very good job in my country, that I like, but would like to move to get away from all the crime and violence we are experiencing. I'm just wondering on how the job outlook really is for IT professionals immigrating to Australia.

I always read on how thousands of IT people move to Australia every single here, doesn't that push down the salaries and work outlook for IT people in Australia? You've got all these people from India and the middle east, having Masters degrees in IT coming in their hundred's to Australia, and even they are having trouble getting a good paying IT job in Australia.

Anyway, would of just like to hear on what the feedback is from people who made the move, and what they are experiencing with regards to finding a job etc.

Thanks
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Old Aug 17th 2011, 10:48 am
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Hi Guys

I would like to move to Australia, but am a bit worried. I do have a very good job in my country, that I like, but would like to move to get away from all the crime and violence we are experiencing. I'm just wondering on how the job outlook really is for IT professionals immigrating to Australia.

I always read on how thousands of IT people move to Australia every single here, doesn't that push down the salaries and work outlook for IT people in Australia? You've got all these people from India and the middle east, having Masters degrees in IT coming in their hundred's to Australia, and even they are having trouble getting a good paying IT job in Australia.

Anyway, would of just like to hear on what the feedback is from people who made the move, and what they are experiencing with regards to finding a job etc.

Thanks
If you are suitably qualified and experienced, along with great soft skills, you have nothing to worry about. Plenty of well paid work here for IT professionals that fit that description.

The problem tends to be that quite a lot of people tend to be subjective rather than objective here.
i.e. They consider themselves to be suitably qualified and experienced, along with great soft skills, when in reality they are nowhere near that mark.
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Hi Paddy

Thanks for the reply. That puts my mind at ease a little bit. :-) I'll start the application and see how things go.

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....but would like to move to get away from all the crime and violence we are experiencing.
The UK ?
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Originally Posted by Maximus2
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I would like to to get away from all the crime and violence we are experiencing.
People who move here to get away from their own country, rather than for the attractions of Australia, do not seem to have such successful emigration experiences.

There is crime and violence here too, it's not a magic paradise, it's another westernised country.

I love it here, but then I loved my life in the UK at the time too.

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Default Re: Need info on IT job outlook in Australia

Originally Posted by Maximus2
Hi Guys

I would like to move to Australia, but am a bit worried. I do have a very good job in my country, that I like, but would like to move to get away from all the crime and violence we are experiencing. I'm just wondering on how the job outlook really is for IT professionals immigrating to Australia.

I always read on how thousands of IT people move to Australia every single here, doesn't that push down the salaries and work outlook for IT people in Australia? You've got all these people from India and the middle east, having Masters degrees in IT coming in their hundred's to Australia, and even they are having trouble getting a good paying IT job in Australia.

Anyway, would of just like to hear on what the feedback is from people who made the move, and what they are experiencing with regards to finding a job etc.

Thanks
What kind of 'IT Professional' ?
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Old Aug 18th 2011, 6:34 am
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Default Re: Need info on IT job outlook in Australia

Out of all those coming for IT few are the real deal with experience, legitimate qualifications, good communication skills and believable resumes.

I have seen a recent drop off in demand for my skillset along with the drop in advertised positions across the board.

Starting out normally means contracting and getting local experience and contacts. The hidden market will then open up.

It is not dead out there but hardly a boom.
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Default Re: Need info on IT job outlook in Australia

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Out of all those coming for IT few are the real deal with experience, legitimate qualifications, good communication skills and believable resumes.

I have seen a recent drop off in demand for my skillset along with the drop in advertised positions across the board.

Starting out normally means contracting and getting local experience and contacts. The hidden market will then open up.

It is not dead out there but hardly a boom.
Do you have any idea if there are Network Security Jobs, for someone qualified and experienced but requiring sponsoring?
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Old Aug 18th 2011, 8:49 am
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Not my area. No sponsorships in my area of expertise.

Originally Posted by Cyprus Girl
Do you have any idea if there are Network Security Jobs, for someone qualified and experienced but requiring sponsoring?
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