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…
How does volunteering help a job seeker?
Volunteering is an integral part of the Australian way of life.
We are all surrounded by volunteers on a daily basis. I have friends who started a non-profit organisation helping out those who are doing it tough because someone had to do it, and if not them, then who? As recently as this past election weekend I volunteered my time when I was involved in manning an election booth for the political party I support. Volunteering works.
Looking for a good school in Australia?
“We are doing this for our children,” is a statement that I often hear when I speak to people who are in the process of immigrating to Australia. In general, parents want the best for their children, and choosing a school is often a very important decision when they are finally clear on where in Australia they will be moving to.
Landing a job by reinventing yourself
Landing a job by reinventing by yourself A mistake that immigrants often make is to be so deadset on their specific skill set that they cannot see a way of applying some of those skills in a different capacity. Perhaps they do not realise that it is quite possible to change careers or to do something completely different. During my time in China and Australia,…
What to do after an unsuccessful job interview
What to do after an unsuccessful Job Interview Being proactive after an unsuccessful interview The last two editions of my blogs dealt with the preparation for an interview and what to do during the interview, in this blog you will get some valuable advice on what to do when you are not offered the job you applied for and were interviewed for. In today’s time,…