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Oct 11th 2012, 10:36 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
Posted By scottyboy

Re: 457 Visa and me???

Hay Bermudashorts,

Thanks for the reply.
One of my main obstacles has been that although I've been working as a Designer/Illustrator for many years, I only have a diploma (BTEC National) and not...
Oct 11th 2012, 11:46 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,281
Posted By scottyboy

457 Visa and me???

Hay all,

It's been a while since I've been on BE as due to circumstance (mainly rule changes) I never submitted for my skilled visa and kinda gave up on the whole thing as I'm now a fresh face 43...
Jun 15th 2011, 2:42 pm
Replies: 9
Views: 7,174
Posted By scottyboy

Re: What programs needed for graphic designer?

The main one for print design would be Adobe Indesign (lesser extent Quark).
Photoshop and Illustrator would also help.
Forum: Spain
Sep 8th 2010, 12:16 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,656
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Considering the move. Noob:)

I just thought of another site that may be of use to anyone thinking of working via the freelance route:

FreelanceSwitch (http://freelanceswitch.com/)
Forum: Spain
Sep 2nd 2010, 1:05 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,656
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Considering the move. Noob:)

It was Jay:)

We wanted a rescue dog ideally so yes, I think it'll be worth waiting a while to see how things pan out.



Tick all the boxes there but the wallet one is somewhat of a "work in...
Forum: Spain
Sep 2nd 2010, 12:50 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,656
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Considering the move. Noob:)

Here's another:

Location Independent Professionals (http://locationindependentprofessionals.com/)
Forum: Spain
Sep 2nd 2010, 12:13 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,656
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Considering the move. Noob:)

Thank you Jay:)

That is all sound advice indeed and thanks so much for taking the time to share your wisdom.

I've been checking around long term lets prior to the rental offer in the area so...
Forum: Spain
Sep 2nd 2010, 9:20 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,656
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Considering the move. Noob:)

Thanks so much guys:)

These really are the kind of issues I was hoping for advice about.
I should have made it clearer but we will have to pay some rent. The good thing is it's ready to move in...
Forum: Spain
Sep 1st 2010, 7:30 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,656
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Considering the move. Noob:)

That's damn good advice Jo:)
Thing is we rent in a small village so I doubt we'd be able to return to the house and the over subscribed village school so another thing for us to consider.
Forum: Spain
Sep 1st 2010, 7:00 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,656
Posted By scottyboy

Considering the move. Noob:)

Hay All,

I'm a noobie to the Spain forums (HI) but I've been around on BE for some time although on the Australian side of the site.

We've recently been looking at Spain to relocate from the UK...
Apr 20th 2010, 11:10 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,495
Posted By scottyboy

Re: 457 visa to ENS residency? My heads a spinnin'

Thanks Susan

I'm glad you didn't consider my questions to be daft and thank you for your anything but brief reply.

I feel you've brought me up to speed by a huge amount.

My other concern...
Apr 20th 2010, 11:01 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,495
Posted By scottyboy

Re: 457 visa to ENS residency? My heads a spinnin'

Hay Bermudashorts

Thanks for your reply.

I work in Graphic Design and Illustration mostly for the web.

My problem was when wanting to apply for a skilled sponsored visa before, I stopped my...
Apr 20th 2010, 10:22 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,495
Posted By scottyboy

457 visa to ENS residency? My heads a spinnin'

Hay all

It's an age since I've been on the forum as we'd almost given up:o

These past few weeks have just gone to confirm what a roller coaster it is as I had an interview with a NZ company but...
Mar 27th 2010, 1:47 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Visa with job offer. How long? + Options

8-10weeks. Wow.
I'd not considered a talent visa.
My skill isn't on the shortage list but the employment is creative and is on the "future growth" one.
Mar 26th 2010, 9:33 am
Replies: 4
Views: 718
Posted By scottyboy

Visa with job offer. How long? + Options

Following on from my other thread (http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=659475) I have had a telephone interview that went rather well and the company that I applied to are pushing me for...
Mar 25th 2010, 11:47 am
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Job offers and visas

Update,

Have a telephone/Skype interview. YIKES!:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Fear it might be a bit futile as they want someone by mid May:unsure: and I need to get stuff sorted and the kids on ebay....
Mar 16th 2010, 9:49 am
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Job offers and visas

Nah. I'll have messed the points calculator up. Something I really do excel at:p
I've skipped around too many corners in the past only to hit a brick wall to get giddy.
Mar 15th 2010, 11:05 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Job offers and visas

Hi BEVS:)

Thanks for your reply.

I quickly ran through the points calculator and hoping our BTEC National diplomas in graphic design stand as a recognised "Basic New Zealand Qualification" I...
Mar 15th 2010, 6:22 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Job offers and visas

Found the "immigration info" Wiki link at the top of the page which is very useful for those starting out or re-starting like myself.

The NZ immigration system is a very different beast from that...
Mar 15th 2010, 2:14 pm
Replies: 6
Views: 835
Posted By scottyboy

Job offers and visas

Hay all:)

It's been quite some time since I've been on here and I usually frequented the Australia forum.

Thing is I wrote some spec letters off to some Australian and NZ companies and I was...
May 7th 2009, 10:54 am
Replies: 5
Views: 866
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Signwriter/Pre-Press/Graphic Designer

The thing is these days your OH's occupations are all spokes of the same wheel and the differences are very blurred.

I'm a graphic designer/illustrator but I don't have a degree despite working...
Mar 17th 2009, 2:16 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 3,475
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Capping, CSL and 176 visas???

I still intend lodging an application.
I'll just put all my energy into getting through the TRA for now.

Right, what to do for a two year wait?

Can you recommend a good book?;)
Mar 17th 2009, 1:55 pm
Replies: 49
Views: 3,475
Posted By scottyboy

Re: Capping, CSL and 176 visas???

I feared as much but thanks for putting me in the picture.
At least I know where we stand now.

Ah well, onwards and upwards.
Mar 17th 2009, 10:40 am
Replies: 49
Views: 3,475
Posted By scottyboy

Capping, CSL and 176 visas???

We've had a break from our TRA/visa application as I had to start my own business but now I'm getting back to it I see
all the goal posts have changed AGAIN what with the migrant capping and CSL.
...
Forum: The Barbie
Aug 20th 2008, 12:26 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 796
Posted By scottyboy

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