Perth Vs Brisbane
May 10th 2009, 3:56 am
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Re: Perth Vs Brisbane
I think the hardest thing about getting an IT job in many cities in Australia is the need for local contacts.
Many people are employed by word of mouth. My boss always asks whether we know anyone who would be suitable for any position he is trying to fill.
Same at last place. A lot of people are employed this way and only when none of us can come up with anyone good do they advertise.
Many people are employed by word of mouth. My boss always asks whether we know anyone who would be suitable for any position he is trying to fill.
Same at last place. A lot of people are employed this way and only when none of us can come up with anyone good do they advertise.
May 10th 2009, 4:05 am
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Re: Perth Vs Brisbane
UK rates are plummeting, contractors going perm. £120 per hour is very good in the current climate. What type of role was this for?
May 10th 2009, 4:07 am
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Re: Perth Vs Brisbane
I think the hardest thing about getting an IT job in many cities in Australia is the need for local contacts.
Many people are employed by word of mouth. My boss always asks whether we know anyone who would be suitable for any position he is trying to fill.
Same at last place. A lot of people are employed this way and only when none of us can come up with anyone good do they advertise.
Many people are employed by word of mouth. My boss always asks whether we know anyone who would be suitable for any position he is trying to fill.
Same at last place. A lot of people are employed this way and only when none of us can come up with anyone good do they advertise.
May 10th 2009, 5:26 am
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Re: Perth Vs Brisbane
As you mentioned QLD and WA have of late been a driving force for the Australian econonmy and as you say, these industries are natural resources. A lot of the work in QLD and WA is in remote areas. So, if you a prepared to travel then there is a lot of work.
The problem is that most people don't want to live in the middle of nowhere. Getting work in the CBD is far more competitive.
The problem is that most people don't want to live in the middle of nowhere. Getting work in the CBD is far more competitive.
Obtaining work in the CBD is going to be more difficult because it has a population of 1m+ thus greater competition. The difference between Queensland and WA and other states is that Queensland has various hubs - you do not need to live nor work in the CBD to survive.
Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Mackay, Townsville, Cairns all have self sufficient economies with ample job opportunities across many industries. Then of course we have the mining communities.
May 10th 2009, 8:19 am
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Re: Perth Vs Brisbane
Might be worth you reading some recent threads on here about crime in Aus if thats what you truly believe........
May 10th 2009, 8:30 am
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Re: Perth Vs Brisbane
Dave,
Are you talking about only IT opportunities or all kinds of job opportunities. I guess IT is only in Brisbane and Gold Coast.
May 10th 2009, 8:39 am
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Re: Perth Vs Brisbane
Well I'm sure IT opportunities are in even the smallest of councils , IT is really everywhere. And working for a council has definite advantages too !
May 10th 2009, 12:50 pm
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Re: Perth Vs Brisbane
In general I was talking about all industries as dean said unemployment in Bris/Qld was traditionaly higher than the rest of the country however, you could find IT roles anywhere. As scamp has said there are plenty of regional super councils that have large IT areas, plus there are large corporates that have regional head offices in the areas i mentioned.
