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 the web and on LinkedIn Do your…
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 are also quite expensive. It is…
A step by step guide to landing a job in Australia
I have been reading the typical questions that would-be immigrants to Australia ask. The most obvious question is, “My wife and I are thinking of immigrating to Australia. My qualifications are XYZ. How do I go about getting a job in Australia before we move?” There is no easy answer to this question. I have been involved in helping people find employment in Australia for six years….
5 Reasons why school leavers should have a LinkedIn profile
“Mum can you do a LinkedIn Profile for me asap, I need to apply for a job at Woolies!” the sweetest words this Mum could hear from her 17-year-old. Two good reasons why I loved hearing those words > 1 – You have a higher purpose > Nr 2 – Your teen actually knows what you do. This came totally out of the blue. It…
Migrating? How to decide between Australia and New Zealand
Thinking of immigrating, but do not know which country to choose? “Hi, my husband and I want to immigrate, and have been thinking of Australia, but someone said that we should be thinking of New Zealand as well. Which one would you choose and why?” This is a popular question among would-be immigrants and even second-time immigrants, thinking of moving from the UK or Dubai….