“Australia more than ever, welcomes new migrants with valuable skills and qualifications, however, searching for employment can sometimes be a challenge. It is important to be realistic and understand that you may not be able to find your ‘dream job’ straight away but here are some Do’s and Don’ts in the interim to assist in nailing ‘your dream job in Australia’”
It isn’t easy searching for a job from overseas but if you know how then ‘the pandoras box instantly opens’ and with the use of technology and the following websites; we have developed a summary of the dos and don’ts for overseas jobseekers from the Philippines for Australia to make the application process stress free and seamless.
Do
Do visit the various Australian job websites, some listed below, BEFORE deciding to emigrate to familiarise yourself with the job opportunities in your field and organising an Australian Style Resume from the Philippines to Australia.
• https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/article/resume-cv
• https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/article/resume-cv
• https://www.myperfectresume.com/career-center/resumes/how-to/6-resume-trends-you-should-follow
• https://resumegenius.com/blog/resume-help/current-resume-trends
Do check eligibility and, where possible, apply for your permanent residence visas first is very important. That is why we suggest you attend our on-line SkillSelect Visa Assessment. Prospective employers will ask about your immigration status and having your residence visas (or at least being knowledgeable about the application process) is a “prerequisite”, for many Australian job vacancies.
Do research the kinds of networks available in the area you plan to live in.
Do start applying for advertised job vacancies from OVERSEAS, but only 1 to 12 weeks before a possible start date or a visit to Australia.
Do send electronically an Australian Style covering letter of application and Australian Style C.V. or Resume to EVERY potential employer and recruitment agent in the region of Australia you intend settling in to let them know that you are available. RESPALL (Migration) Australia (myRMA) covers these points during our on-line assessment sessions in the Philippines.
Do prepare and write an Australian style Resume or C.V. and write a short but clear covering letter indicating your visa status, ahead.
Do provide an Australian postal address and Australian mobile/email address in your C.V. or Resume, where possible.
Do prepare your testimonials and referees in advance. If possible, include Australian referees.
Tell employers you are available for face-to-face interviews and make sure you have a good internet connection, at the interview time.
Do make a positive impression in the interview, be flexible and have copies of your residence visas and references available for employers to sight.
Don’t
Don’t apply for job vacancies OR visit Australia for job interviews more than 1 – 12 weeks away from a possible start date. Employers may not be interested.
Don’t expect everything to function like the Philippines. Be flexible and willing to fit in with local ways and customs, of doing things.
Don’t expect a job at the same level or higher than you had overseas. You ‘may lack Australian local knowledge and may need to take a step back in order to advance later’, perhaps a year in, once you have eased yourself into the organisation.
Don’t expect the same salary or more than you had overseas. The cost of living is high and income tax rates are also high in Australia than some other western developed nations, so look at your NET INCOME, not the gross amount paid to you.
Don’t expect a job offer in the first week. On average, it can take local resident Australians 1 – 8 weeks or longer to locate a new job.
Don’t “over negotiate” the contract with your first employer. Be flexible and understand that employment laws and contract terms may be different in Australian states and territories and depending on the awards of your industry.
Currently the unemployment rate is low in Australia so Filipinos can find a very receptive employer looking for a newly arrived migrate to fill in a local vacant position that has been available for a period of time.
