Sending CV's to schools?
Jan 26th 2009, 8:04 pm
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Sending CV's to schools?
Does anyone know if it's worthwhile, once I hopefully hear a positive response from my 'Skills Assessment', sending my CV to various Primary Schools? (Whilst obviously filling in and sending off my visa application!) 
Jan 26th 2009, 8:59 pm
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Re: Sending CV's to schools?
If you're sending it off to apply for jobs I'd wait until you have your visa. The visa can take a year or more to be granted (hopefully not that long but you never know) and obviously most schools won't be recruiting that early or be willing to appoint someone if they are uncertain you'll be able to work in Oz.
If you're looking for sponsorship then I would say it's only worth it if you're in a shortage subject and going to an unpopular area where they would have trouble recruiting locally. In most places Primary teachers are not in short supply.
Jan 27th 2009, 7:09 am
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Re: Sending CV's to schools?
With what purpose?
If you're sending it off to apply for jobs I'd wait until you have your visa. The visa can take a year or more to be granted (hopefully not that long but you never know) and obviously most schools won't be recruiting that early or be willing to appoint someone if they are uncertain you'll be able to work in Oz.
If you're looking for sponsorship then I would say it's only worth it if you're in a shortage subject and going to an unpopular area where they would have trouble recruiting locally. In most places Primary teachers are not in short supply.
If you're sending it off to apply for jobs I'd wait until you have your visa. The visa can take a year or more to be granted (hopefully not that long but you never know) and obviously most schools won't be recruiting that early or be willing to appoint someone if they are uncertain you'll be able to work in Oz.
If you're looking for sponsorship then I would say it's only worth it if you're in a shortage subject and going to an unpopular area where they would have trouble recruiting locally. In most places Primary teachers are not in short supply.
