Part 3 – How the skills recession in Australia may help an international jobseeker?

How the skills recession in Australia may help an international jobseeker Part 3 of a series of blogs on surviving life in Australia. In a recent survey by Hayes[1] , almost nine in ten employers are experiencing a skills shortage. Many of these employers know that not only are potential job applicants looking for a competitive salary, but they are also considering what emotional salary…

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Part 2 – Will I be taken advantage of because I am a migrant employee?

Will I be taken advantage of because I am a migrant employee? Part 2 of a series of blogs on surviving life in Australia. A fear that potential international jobseekers may have is that they will be taken advantage of. Some job seekers are desperate to leave their country and wonder if their desperation may cause an employer to take unfair advantage of them and…

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Part 1 – Will I Survive in Australia?

Will I Survive in Australia? Part 1 of a series of blogs on surving life in Australia. A recurring question on social media platforms, where South African migrants share their lives with others, is one from South Africans still living in South Africa about whether they will be able to ‘survive’ in Australia. Often, the information given by the original poster is scant and usually,…

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We want to emigrate, what are the next steps?

Anyone who has migrated to another country will tell you that emigration is not for the faint-hearted. It is stressful, frustrating, emotional, and downright scary. Thankfully you’re not alone. The information here will help you better understand what you need to do and when. Step 1: Do your researchFigure out where you would like to live in Australia, take a map and decide which area…

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How to land a Job in Australia

How to land a job in Australia? Over the past number of years, I have gathered a significant amount of insight on what WORKS best to land a job in Australia. It is my sincerest hope that these notes would guide you and that you too will be successful in landing a job in Australia. The Right Direction I recently spoke to a PhD candidate…

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