Finding IT job after getting Australia PR
Jan 5th 2013, 10:27 am
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Finding IT job after getting Australia PR
Good Day,
I have got Australia family PR and is it possible to apply for IT job from India?
Thanks in advance,
I have got Australia family PR and is it possible to apply for IT job from India?
Thanks in advance,
Jan 9th 2013, 8:54 am
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Re: Finding IT job after getting Australia PR
Yes, you can apply. There's no law against it 
However, the majority of Australian employers and agencies will only really consider applications once you are actually residing in Australia.
However, the majority of Australian employers and agencies will only really consider applications once you are actually residing in Australia.
Jan 9th 2013, 9:21 am
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Re: Finding IT job after getting Australia PR
Jan 16th 2013, 12:25 am
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Re: Finding IT job after getting Australia PR
1. Get your resume professionally written. Your resume is your sales campaign, make it juicy (in the right way) and it will do wonders for you. Search your name on Google, does it appear in first ten results? Prepare a linked-in profile, start adding recruiters and HR people based on email campaign.
2. Start looking into seek.com.au to get an idea about the number of jobs and pay scale in your specialty area. Australian IT market is very active in Feb-Mar and July-Aug, so plan your job hunting strategy accordingly.
3. The best time to start forwarding your resume is couple of weeks before your intended travel date. Best if you have tickets in your hand, this will allow you to give a definite date for face-to-face interview. Having interviews ready as soon as you land will mean that you may grab it sooner than usual. Play it wrong, and you will miss the opportunity.
4. Get an Australia number over skype or any other VoIP solution of your choice. Mention that number on your resume. If you mention your indian telephone number, your resume will automatically be eliminated. No need to mention your address on your resume, specially your Indian address. Mention your blog address or website if you have one.
5. If you are submitting a cover letter, mention that you can work for any employer in Australia. No need to provide details that you just got your PR etc. etc. This can be covered later because recruiter/employer will ask for proof of your work authorization if things progress.
6. Identify and target your potential employers, reach out to the HR departments even if there is no job on their careers page.
A well prepared resume with an Australian number will most likely shortlist you as a possible candidate. Rest is up to your communication skills.
Good luck
.--Uzi
Jan 16th 2013, 10:16 am
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Re: Finding IT job after getting Australia PR
It is possible if your play your game correctly. Here is how I had done it:
1. Get your resume professionally written. Your resume is your sales campaign, make it juicy (in the right way) and it will do wonders for you. Search your name on Google, does it appear in first ten results? Prepare a linked-in profile, start adding recruiters and HR people based on email campaign.
2. Start looking into seek.com.au to get an idea about the number of jobs and pay scale in your specialty area. Australian IT market is very active in Feb-Mar and July-Aug, so plan your job hunting strategy accordingly.
3. The best time to start forwarding your resume is couple of weeks before your intended travel date. Best if you have tickets in your hand, this will allow you to give a definite date for face-to-face interview. Having interviews ready as soon as you land will mean that you may grab it sooner than usual. Play it wrong, and you will miss the opportunity.
4. Get an Australia number over skype or any other VoIP solution of your choice. Mention that number on your resume. If you mention your indian telephone number, your resume will automatically be eliminated. No need to mention your address on your resume, specially your Indian address. Mention your blog address or website if you have one.
5. If you are submitting a cover letter, mention that you can work for any employer in Australia. No need to provide details that you just got your PR etc. etc. This can be covered later because recruiter/employer will ask for proof of your work authorization if things progress.
6. Identify and target your potential employers, reach out to the HR departments even if there is no job on their careers page.
A well prepared resume with an Australian number will most likely shortlist you as a possible candidate. Rest is up to your communication skills.
Good luck.
--Uzi
1. Get your resume professionally written. Your resume is your sales campaign, make it juicy (in the right way) and it will do wonders for you. Search your name on Google, does it appear in first ten results? Prepare a linked-in profile, start adding recruiters and HR people based on email campaign.
2. Start looking into seek.com.au to get an idea about the number of jobs and pay scale in your specialty area. Australian IT market is very active in Feb-Mar and July-Aug, so plan your job hunting strategy accordingly.
3. The best time to start forwarding your resume is couple of weeks before your intended travel date. Best if you have tickets in your hand, this will allow you to give a definite date for face-to-face interview. Having interviews ready as soon as you land will mean that you may grab it sooner than usual. Play it wrong, and you will miss the opportunity.
4. Get an Australia number over skype or any other VoIP solution of your choice. Mention that number on your resume. If you mention your indian telephone number, your resume will automatically be eliminated. No need to mention your address on your resume, specially your Indian address. Mention your blog address or website if you have one.
5. If you are submitting a cover letter, mention that you can work for any employer in Australia. No need to provide details that you just got your PR etc. etc. This can be covered later because recruiter/employer will ask for proof of your work authorization if things progress.
6. Identify and target your potential employers, reach out to the HR departments even if there is no job on their careers page.
A well prepared resume with an Australian number will most likely shortlist you as a possible candidate. Rest is up to your communication skills.
Good luck
.--Uzi
Awesome advice!
