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  • 021607021607 Sydney
    Posts: 84Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2012
    To all accountants in Brisbane, please PM me. I will touch base with you on any opportunities I'd know of soon :)
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    edited April 2014
    Our company is hiring
    - Inter-company accounts coordinator (Perth)
    - AP Supervisor (Brisbane)
    - Invoicing Officer (Perth)

    Please send resume to my email address: [email protected]
    ASAP!!. they have started the interview process last week..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • AllysondAllysond Sydney
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    Joined: Jun 14, 2013
    @lock_code2004 pwede p b mgpass ng resume?

    457 visa

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    @Allysond - hello... sure..
    ikaw ba nag email ng resume?

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • AllysondAllysond Sydney
    Posts: 87Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2013
    Yes that's me. Thanks again h,..

    457 visa

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
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    ang lalayo naman nyan papa @lock_code2004 ... wala ba dito lang sa may sydney?...hehehe
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      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • jcal149jcal149 Sydney
    Posts: 19Member
    Joined: May 14, 2013
    hello boss @staycool. Also an accountant here at nasa Sydney din right now. Just got here this month and so far apply apply din everyday. Kumusta job hunting mo? San ka pala sa Sydney? Dito ako South West area.

    Sana after the long holiday bumalik na mga hiring managers para mapansin mga applicants tulad natin. ehehe

    16 Aug 2013- IELTS Academic L8 R7.5 S8 W7
    9 Sept 2013- Combined Skills Assessment to ICAA
    8 Oct 2013- ICAA Website Assessment Completion
    18 Oct 2013- Suitable Skills Assessment + Employment
    18 Oct 2013- Submitted EOI
    20 Oct 2013- Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    7 Nov 2013- Lodged visa application
    3 Dec 2013- CO Allocation
    9 Dec 2013- NBI Clearance
    13 Dec 2013- Meds at SLEC BGC
    18 Dec 2013- VISA Grant
    05 Apr 2014- Touchdown Sydney!

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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    Yung wife ko, kakadating lang first week of April dito sa Perth tapos twice pa lang nagsubmit ng mga applications, sunod-sunod kaagad interviews nya this week. Di pa talaga sya seryoso nagaapply kc nageenjoy pa sila ng baby namin sa bakasyon. Yung cv format nya, pang entry level pa ang style, hahaha... Tapos 6pages pa. Sabi ko ayusin na nya ang format at yung medyo professional na ang dating. Good thing kahit di pa sya naguupdate ng cv, dami na kaagad tumatawag sa kanya for interviews. Kanina may interview sya with the head hunter, impressive daw job history nya at malawak ang alam sa accounting (good thing maganda records nya sa SG). Ipinasa na ung application nya sa client at kapag nagustuhan, start na agad sya next week. Nakakablessed lang dahil kahit di pa sya nagsseryoso sa pagaapply ay marami na kaagad nakakapansin ng applications nya. Sa Friday meron ulit sya interview, problem na naman kung saan iiwan ang bata. Haha..

    Sa lahat ng applicants, konting tyaga at patience pa, darating din ang good opportunities para sa ating lahat.

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited April 2014
    Yung wife ko, kakadating lang first week of April dito sa Perth tapos twice pa lang nagsubmit ng mga applications, sunod-sunod kaagad interviews nya this week. Di pa talaga sya seryoso nagaapply kc nageenjoy pa sila ng baby namin sa bakasyon. Yung cv format nya, pang entry level pa ang style, hahaha... Tapos 6pages pa. Sabi ko ayusin na nya ang format at yung medyo professional na ang dating. Good thing kahit di pa sya naguupdate ng cv, dami na kaagad tumatawag sa kanya for interviews. Kanina may interview sya with the head hunter, impressive daw job history nya at malawak ang alam sa accounting (good thing maganda records nya sa SG). Ipinasa na ung application nya sa client at kapag nagustuhan, start na agad sya next week. Nakakablessed lang dahil kahit di pa sya nagsseryoso sa pagaapply ay marami na kaagad nakakapansin ng applications nya. Sa Friday meron ulit sya interview, problem na naman kung saan iiwan ang bata. Haha..

    Sa lahat ng applicants, konting tyaga at patience pa, darating din ang good opportunities para sa ating lahat.
    Congrats sa wife mo @clickbuddy2009. Ano pala background and work history nya? San sya nagsubmit sa Seek lang? Yup, wala sa number of pages talaga yan (2-6 pages) mas importante yung content hehe.

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

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  • wrdwrd Dubai
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    I have just finished reading this thread, thank you all for your valuable inputs. I'll be joining the hunt soon.
  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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    Hi @vhoythoy, musta na? Kelan lipad mo dito? Di ko alam bro kung ano mga tawag sa background ng accounting hahaha.. Pero full set ang ginagawa nya mula pa sa pinas hanggang SG. 6years din sya sa SG and ang alam ko, madugo palagi ginagawa nya esp month ends. Yup, sa seek din daw sya nagpapasa ng applications. Hindi pa nya iniedit ang cv base sa hinahanap ng company. Basta pasa lang daw sya ng pasa. Natatawa nga ako sa content ng cv nya kasi pati elementary at HS, nakalagay. I guess ang nakakaattract dun ay yung bandang last part nya na nakalagay ang pangalan ko at work. Bwahahaha.. Joke!!! Pero halos lahat na daw ng ginagawa ng accountant ay nilagay nya sa role kaya medyo madami daming responsibilities din ang nakaindicate sa cv.

    Problem pa namin kung saan iiwan ang bata incase matanggap sya sa work kc kelangan din ata ng reservation kung ipapasok sa play group. Isang option is iuwi muna sa Pinas at kunin ko na lang ulit kapag natapos na assignment ko dito by June.

    Musta na SG? Miss na miss ko n kumain ng fly lice at magulong buhay dyan.

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
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    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    Hindi rin pala sya CPA or member ng any organization dito sa AU. So ang talagang maipapakita lang nya sa future employers ay ung solid work experiences nya.

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    Hi @vhoythoy, musta na? Kelan lipad mo dito? Di ko alam bro kung ano mga tawag sa background ng accounting hahaha.. Pero full set ang ginagawa nya mula pa sa pinas hanggang SG. 6years din sya sa SG and ang alam ko, madugo palagi ginagawa nya esp month ends. Yup, sa seek din daw sya nagpapasa ng applications. Hindi pa nya iniedit ang cv base sa hinahanap ng company. Basta pasa lang daw sya ng pasa. Natatawa nga ako sa content ng cv nya kasi pati elementary at HS, nakalagay. I guess ang nakakaattract dun ay yung bandang last part nya na nakalagay ang pangalan ko at work. Bwahahaha.. Joke!!! Pero halos lahat na daw ng ginagawa ng accountant ay nilagay nya sa role kaya medyo madami daming responsibilities din ang nakaindicate sa cv.

    Problem pa namin kung saan iiwan ang bata incase matanggap sya sa work kc kelangan din ata ng reservation kung ipapasok sa play group. Isang option is iuwi muna sa Pinas at kunin ko na lang ulit kapag natapos na assignment ko dito by June.

    Musta na SG? Miss na miss ko n kumain ng fly lice at magulong buhay dyan.
    Hehe, eto nagpapahinog parin sa SG. July 26 to Aug 2 mag Initial Entry plang kami jan. Plano is pagbalik from IED, mag start na ako magapply apply sa Seek kahit wala pa ako sa Australia. Pag nakaipon konti pambaon pwede rin siguro ako muna mauna pumunta jan kahit wala pa work. Pero pagnakuha ko bonus sa December, pwede na kami pumunta with my family early as soon as possible. Lets see ano mangyayari. Ayoko sumugal kasi basta basta ng walang bala. Ano nman kasi ung ilang months na pasensya nlang for something great.

    Right now, nag-eedit plang din ng resume. Dapat at least my dalawa akong versions hehe. Di ko talaga ma gets exactly yan Australian format ng resume. Parang ganun din naman itsura sa dati ko pang resumes. Iba iba din ang nababasa ko at nadidinig na pananaw sa bilang ng pages ng resume at sa lalim ng detalye na dapat ilagay. Sabi sa pdos, 1 page lang daw or max 2, di ko alam kung nanghuhula lang un, siguro pwede sa bagong graduate plang or wala pang masyadong work experiences. Sa akin kasi pinakamaikli ko na magagawa is 3 pages. Sa mga headhunters blogs nman sa Linkedin, mga 3-4 pages daw. Sa british expats forum nman, may nabasa ko from a certain forumer nagsasabi na mas maraming pages at mas detalye mas maganda mas gusto ng employer. So depende din talaga sa tao, sa working experiences and qualifications nya. I therefore conclude na mas importante tlaga ung laman at presentation. Dapat nandun din tlaga yung hinahanap ng employer. Iba iba din kasi preferences ng bawat employer so wala tlaga hard and fast rule. Then, equally important din kung paano ka magperform sa interview to get the offer.

    Accountant talaga work ng wife mo handling full sets of accounts. Maganda yan lalo na may experience sya using different accounting systems. Ako medyo halo2 ang naging working experiences ko haha. Though nag accountant din ako dati pero less than 2 years lang, specific account pa. Congrats ulit. Mukhang Perth na talaga kayo destined ah hehe

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012
    edited April 2014
    Hindi rin pala sya CPA or member ng any organization dito sa AU. So ang talagang maipapakita lang nya sa future employers ay ung solid work experiences nya.
    Yup ayos yan. Pero after nya mag settle sa work and may extra time and motivations pa, better din na kumuha sya ng CPA Australia/CA/ or CMA australia Or kahit ung CTA (Chartered Tax Adviser) Australia. Dagdag credentials na pwede nya magamit in the future. Probably when moving up in ranks or trying to move in other Company. Not really mandatory, but good to have. Try nyo mag childcare kung parehas may work. Add mo nga ako sa Linkedin, di na tyo nag meet dito sa SG bago ka umalis. Di natuloy mga EB.

    ANZSCO 221214 - Internal Auditor
    19 Jan 13 - Academic IELTS Results - passed
    12 July 13 - Vetassess Assessment + Point Test Advice: Positive
    03 Nov 13 - Invitation Accepted 70 points
    19 Dec 13 - Lodged Visa 189
    07 Feb 14 - Visa Granted
    04 Aug 14 - Initial Entry Date requirement
    26 July 14 - Actual IED to Melbourne
    May 2015 - Big Move
    June 2015 - Got a permanent role in Melbourne
    Apr 2016 - Got a contract consultancy role in Melbourne
    May 2016 - Got permanent role and moved to Toowooba, Queensland

    And now...... living the life that i have imagined

    "A great photograph is one that fully expresses what one feels, in the deepest sense, about what is being photographed" - Ansel Adams

  • SushigurlSushigurl Melbourne
    Posts: 105Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2011
    It appears that nowadays mas madali makakuha ng job sa wa n Vic...pinakita nga sa news last week regarding intestate migration, NSW n qld seems to be losing its touch...
  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    edited May 2014
    Di na sana pupunta tomorrow ang wife ko sa interview nya since wala magbabantay ng daughter namin. Pero gusto ng managing director na pumunta sya and is more than happy to bring along our daughter in the interview. It's only about 1/2 hr chatting and getting to know each other na lang daw.

    Is it a good thing na ba? Or just normal here in AU na pwede magdala ng bata during interview?

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    @vhoythoy, ano nga ulit account mo sa linked?

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • AllysondAllysond Sydney
    Posts: 87Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2013
    Sa mga nakaaattend na po ng interview with head hunters, any tips? First interview ko dito s australia and ngaun lang ulit after almost 8 years,..what to expect, what to ask, dos and donts.

    Wala p namang exact position n inooffer,...from michael page finance yung head hunter. Thanks in advance.

    457 visa

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
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    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    update lang...wla pa ring accouinting job for me...more than 2 months...almost 3 na nga...and still counting...just interviews from headhunters but still no actual job offers...getting desperate na... will be applying for odd jobs nalang muna... :(
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      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • muffles127muffles127 Sydney
    Posts: 168Member
    Joined: Apr 06, 2014
    @staycool makakahanap ka din niyan :) meron akong kakilala nag odd job muna siya pero nakahanap pa din siya ng accounting work after 6 mos ata..tapos nagcpa program na din siya :)
  • AllysondAllysond Sydney
    Posts: 87Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2013
    update lang...wla pa ring accouinting job for me...more than 2 months...almost 3 na nga...and still counting...just interviews from headhunters but still no actual job offers...getting desperate na... will be applying for odd jobs nalang muna... :(
    @staycool almost same here, perth naman ako almost 2 months n, got an interview s headhunter pero for pooling lang,..medyo frustrated n din and inip n dito s house,.. Buti n lang kahit paano ok work ni hubby kaya were surviving p.

    457 lang kame kaya medyo hirap din.

    457 visa

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
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    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    @muffles127 6mos. pa???!!! oh my gulay...nakakasakit ng loob naman ang ganyan katagal...are you based here in Sydney as well?...pati ang kakilala mo???

    @Allysond yeah, I'm becoming frustrated and desperate na talaga...at least ikaw katuwang mo si hubby...ako soloista and sobrang lungkot talaga pala mag-isa....minsan iniisip ko kung gaano ko katagal makakayanan ang ganito eh :(
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      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • muffles127muffles127 Sydney
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    Joined: Apr 06, 2014
    @staycool oo pareho kami sydney. Lam ko madami din siyang odd jobs na natry before niya nakuha yung work na related sa accounting (so yun ung 6 mos) ung odd job nakakuha siya agad kaya positive thinking lang dapat :)
  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
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    cool...dito lang din ako sa sydney...sa may townhall malapit...so acctg na sya??...parefer naman jan...hahah
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      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • AllysondAllysond Sydney
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    Joined: Jun 14, 2013
    Naku i felt din yang lungkot n yan, mostly sa site c hubby, like ngaun nasa brisbane sya,...lets keep praying and keep our faith as well. Mgkakaron din tayo! Aja!

    457 visa

  • muffles127muffles127 Sydney
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    Joined: Apr 06, 2014
    @staycool ask ko siya pero sa pagkakaalam ko eh small company lang pinasukan niya..parang 4 or 5 lang sila including the owner :)
  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
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    to be honest peeps, i have decided na i-embrace na muna tong food and beverage "odd" job na nakuha ko sa isang 5-star hotel...i guess for starters this will do...as to my accounting dream, baka malihis na muna ako...balikan ko nalang ang acctg soon kng maluwag na ang market :(
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      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
  • kremitzkremitz North Ryde
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    @staycool diba kumuha ka nung RSA b yun?so nakatulong yun sa pagkuha m ng odd job?

    Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code 261313)
    Main applicant : Husband
    April 29, 2013 : ACS Skills assessment
    July 22, 2013 : ACS assessment result
    January 3, 2014: IELTS Result (Take 1 L-8,W,R,S-7)
    January 12, 2013: Lodged EOI (65points)
    January 13, 2013: Invited to apply for visa 189
    February 9, 2014: Lodged visa
    March 1, 2014: Medicals at NHSI
    March 6: email from CO requesting form 80 and hubby's NBI Clearance
    March 25, 2014: visa grant. Thank you lord
    June 8,2014: Hubby arrived in Sydney
    Sept 11,2014: Hubby's first day of work. Thank you Lord!
    Feb 7, 2015 : Baby and I arrived in Sydney
    April 13, 2015: My first day of work :)

  • AllysondAllysond Sydney
    Posts: 87Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2013
    @staycool - how did you get the job? Did you tailor fit your resume for that job? Kahit ako nsa lugar mo igrab ko whatever n job yung available just to survive, taas p naman ng cost of living dito. Sooner darating din ang oppportunities s ating lahat.

    457 visa

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    yeah, kumuha ako ng RSA...need mo din kse yun...yun yang nagpakuha sa akin sa job...gumawa ako ng ibang resume na HINDI ACCTG ... na as if may one year experience ako sa food and beverage, jollibee or something...hahah...

    yeah, I think it is better namagkaroon ng job to pay the rent...graveyard shift pa nga ata ang makukuha ko...and 5-star hotel yun so eventually baka pwede ako mag-apply sa acctg if ever ...
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      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
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