old.sparkles

Have you had anyone check your resume? It may also be worth applying for directly advertised jobs rather than through agents or vice versa depending on the work you do.

If you've not managed to secure even one interview but there are lots of jobs to apply for, are you applying for jobs you are qualified for?

spouse of scouse

People who were born and educated here are often in the same boat, and take whatever work they can find while continuing to look for a job in their field. Newbee, I hope it works out for your friend but he might just have to take a 'simple job if he wants to eat and pay his bills.

alihasan

Hey, many thanks for your reply. I have had a few recruiters and some industry professionals look at my resume and as per them, there is nothing wrong with it. I work as a civil engineer and have 3 year experience in Dubai. I have been mostly applying to jobs that either demand similar or lower qualifications than mine. I have also tried approaching both recruiters and companies. The recruiters believe that it is due to the bad market while companies, well they don't bother doing anything except sending a Ctrl+C Ctrl+V reply from one of their rejection letter templates. I really dunno what to do now. I was approached by a recruiter with an offer in Brisbane a week after I arrived in Perth, but I politely turned it down as I didn't want to violate the SS agreement.

old.sparkles

It is hard going when you first arrive - and the recruitment wheels turn slowly. There may be nothing wrong with the resume, but if you no anyone who can take a look for you, may still be worth having someone look at it with fresh eyes. If you have any contacts from past contracts, use those as well as setting a linkedin profile if you haven't already.

If you are going to ask to be released from the obligations of state sponsorship, might be worth looking at the job markets elsewhere but continue to apply in WA until then. Good luck