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,…
How to ACE a job interview
How to ACE a Job Interview Congratulations on being invited to the job interview! This means that your cover letter and resume did the trick from all of the applications, and they are interested in you. In this instalment of the three-part series on interviews, I will give you tips on how to conduct yourself during the interview, so that, even if you are not…
How to prepare for a job interview
How to Prepare for a Job Interview Prepare, Prepare, Prepare! (Why preparation is vital) I cannot stress the necessity of adequately preparing for a job interview enough. A candidate who knows little to nothing about the company or the position they have applied for can be identified in a heartbeat, and the interviewers often feel that they are wasting their time. Research the company – on…
Emigrating? Should I do a look, see and decide trip?
Should we visit Australia before we immigrate Down Under? Many people cannot get their heads around, moving to a country that they have not seen. On the immigration forums, people often ask whether they should visit Australia first and then decide. Expats call these visits, “Look, See and Decide,” visits, or LSD in short. Granted, this type of visits is also quite expensive. It is…