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  • vamdcpavamdcpa Makati
    Posts: 83Member
    Joined: Dec 11, 2014

    @vamdcpa dont lose hope..sunod sunod na yan..goodluck on ur job hunting..san ka pla aa sydney?big move din kme sa july

    Hello! We're temporarily staying at a friend's home, we're still looking for a permanent accommodation near the airport.. San kayo magsstay? :)

    Oo nga eh, mabilis naman ako nakamove on... Feeling ko lang worth sharing. Haha. Tuloy parin sa pagaapply. Just now, may tumawag ulit na recruiter sakin referring me to another position. God is good :)

    Goodluck on your big move :) Bring lots of patience and faith..

    12.2014 Started collecting documents
    01.2015 IELTS Review
    03.21.2015 IELTS Exam
    04.03.2015 IELTS Passed (L 8.5 R 7.5 W 7.5 S 7 OBS 7.5)
    04.08.2015 Documents submitted to CPAA
    05.11.2015 Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    05.11.2015 EOI submitted with 65 points
    07.06.2015 Invitation received
    08.07.2015 Lodged and paid VISA subclass 189 (Day 1)
    08.11.2015 Uploaded documents (Day 4)
    08.28.2015 Medicals done (Day 21)
    09.03.2015 Medicals finalized
    09.04.2015 NBI clearance application - with hit
    09.11.2015 NBI clearance release (Day 35)
    10.02.2015 CO requested for additional documents (Day 56)
    10.08.2015 VISA GRANT! (Day 62)
    11.18.2015 Initial Entry Date: Sydney
    06.01.2016 BIG MOVE
    06.30.2016 Received verbal job offer
    07.04.2016 Started work
    07.25.2016 Husband started work

  • kittykitkat18kittykitkat18 Sydney
    Posts: 908Member
    Joined: May 13, 2015
    @vamdcpa stay kme sa carlton..near airport..dto din sa forum nagpost ng accommodation ung may ari..goodluck!! ill share also our experience when we get there..keep us posted and goodluck again

    Computer network and systems engineer (263111) - Hubby is main applicant - Mapua (BS-ECE)
    07.23.15 - submitted ACS
    07.27.15 - ACS result - suitable..AQF Bachelor. 2 yrs deduction. 5yrs and 10 mos credited
    09.28.15 - PTE scheduled exam (Sg)
    09.29.15 - PTE Results. L - 90, R - 86, S - 90, W - 86. Overall = 90
    09.30.15 - Submitted EOI Visa 189 - 70 pts
    10.09.15 - Invitation received
    10.28.15 - medicals (me & hubby) @ Point Medical Sg
    11.11.15 - NBI (me, hubby and mother)
    11.16.15 - medicals of mother @ St Lukes BGC
    11.22.15 - Lodged Visa
    11.25.15 - Frontloaded docs and requested SG CoC
    12.01.15 - CO Allocated. Request form 47a for mother
    12.02.15 - Frontloaded SG CoC (me & hubby) and form 47a
    02.09.16 - called GSM Adelaide for follow-up (71 days from CO contact)
    02.15.16 - granted! Thank you for the Blessings
    Dependent parent rejected. CO not satisfied with one of the requirements for dependency (part of household unit)
    07.28.16 - Big move! Sydney here we go!
    09.19.16 - Start of work
    09.22.16 - Hubby start of work
    06.19.17 - Hubby's new work
    11.16.17 - hello Baby!
    Jesus, I Trust In You

  • pinoytalkerpinoytalker Melbourne
    Posts: 292Member
    Joined: Oct 28, 2015
    @filipinacpa sana makakuha ka na ng work dyan. Ako nagaapply na rin kahit nandito ako sa pinas. Sa dami kong sinend , may 1 nagreply pero di raw ako qualified. Nagreply ako at pinaalam sa hr na inaasikaso ko visa 189 ko. Haha. Baka sakali lang maging interesado sa kin

    Dec 12 2015 - 1st IELTS LRWS failed
    Feb 2016 - 2nd IELTS LRWS failed
    June 14 2016 - PTE Acad LRWS 90/83/87/90 - 20 points!
    June 23 2016 - Submitted req to ACS
    July 7 2016 - ACS assessment received < 5 years. Sent email for
    reassessment
    July 8 2016 - ACS result update 5 years credited (75pts)
    July 14 2016 - Sent EOI
    July 28 2016 - Got my NBI Clearance
    Aug 2 2016 - Received ITA
    Aug 9 2016 - Lodged Visa
    Aug 12 2016 - took Medical Exam
    Aug 15 2016 - sent Medical results. No action needed.
    - attached documents
    Aug 30 2016 - uploaded form 80
    Aug 31 2016 - CO contact (send PTE results online) sayang DG na
    sana..
    - Sent PTE results online. Clicked "Information
    Provided" and emailed CO.
    Oct 13 2016 - (12:43PM) Sent a follow up email. (ginaya si Bourne)
    Oct 13 2016 - VISA received!
    Feb 6 2016 - Bound to Melbourne

    God is able to make all grace abound to you!
    Never give up. Reach for your dreams!

  • GoldSeekerGoldSeeker Adelaide
    Posts: 202Member
    Joined: Dec 26, 2014
    Para sa international students, any tips on how to land a job specifically in Adelaide? I have been looking into AIN/PCA, kitchenhand and retail assistant positions.

    Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
    Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
    Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
    Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
    Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
    Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
    Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
    Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
    Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
    Apr 2018 - commence work as RN

  • pinoytalkerpinoytalker Melbourne
    Posts: 292Member
    Joined: Oct 28, 2015
    Any software testers in the thread?
    Pano kayo nakakuha ng work sa Australia?
    Ano skills dyan na ginagamit?
    QTP, Selenium C#? Automation and Manual?

    Dec 12 2015 - 1st IELTS LRWS failed
    Feb 2016 - 2nd IELTS LRWS failed
    June 14 2016 - PTE Acad LRWS 90/83/87/90 - 20 points!
    June 23 2016 - Submitted req to ACS
    July 7 2016 - ACS assessment received < 5 years. Sent email for
    reassessment
    July 8 2016 - ACS result update 5 years credited (75pts)
    July 14 2016 - Sent EOI
    July 28 2016 - Got my NBI Clearance
    Aug 2 2016 - Received ITA
    Aug 9 2016 - Lodged Visa
    Aug 12 2016 - took Medical Exam
    Aug 15 2016 - sent Medical results. No action needed.
    - attached documents
    Aug 30 2016 - uploaded form 80
    Aug 31 2016 - CO contact (send PTE results online) sayang DG na
    sana..
    - Sent PTE results online. Clicked "Information
    Provided" and emailed CO.
    Oct 13 2016 - (12:43PM) Sent a follow up email. (ginaya si Bourne)
    Oct 13 2016 - VISA received!
    Feb 6 2016 - Bound to Melbourne

    God is able to make all grace abound to you!
    Never give up. Reach for your dreams!

  • multitaskingmultitasking North Ryde
    Posts: 544Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    @pinoytalker it would be better if you know automated testing tools like Selenium. Certifications like ISTQB will also help na mapansin ka ng mga recruiter during their initial search.

    May 2012 - Revalidated ACS Application (System Analyst)
    9/1/2012 - Taken My 3rd IELTS Exam
    9/14/2012 - Got IELTS results: L=8,R=8.5,W=7,S=7 .. :-) .. pag may tiyaga..may nilaga
    9/15/2012 - Updated my EOI = 65 points (visa 190);60 (VISA 189)
    10/10/2012 - Australia Federal Police Clearance Submitted Online
    10/11/2012 - FBI Clearance Sent Through DHL
    10/22/2012 - Received scan copy of AFP clearance from my friend in Melbourne
    11/15/2012 - Received Invitation for 189 (about 2 months after 60 pts effectivity)
    11/24/2012 - 189 VISA Lodged
    11/29/2012 - DIAC Ack :-)
    12/4/2012 - Received FBI clearance. Friend in US sent scanned copy
    12/17/2012 - CO Assigned
    04/17/2013 Visa 189 Granted.. Thank you Lord...
    08/09/2013 - Flight to Sydney through PAL
    08/10/2013 - Touchdown Sydney
    08/12/2013 - Start of Job Hunt in Australia
    08/26/2013 - First day of work... THANK YOU LORD...
    07/16/2015 - Transferred to my second job/company
    Pray, Hope AND Don't Worry - Padre Pio

  • pinoytalkerpinoytalker Melbourne
    Posts: 292Member
    Joined: Oct 28, 2015
    @multitasking that's good news. I know selenium c# at may istqb cert ako. Yey!
    Sana maprocess na yung visa ko

    Dec 12 2015 - 1st IELTS LRWS failed
    Feb 2016 - 2nd IELTS LRWS failed
    June 14 2016 - PTE Acad LRWS 90/83/87/90 - 20 points!
    June 23 2016 - Submitted req to ACS
    July 7 2016 - ACS assessment received < 5 years. Sent email for
    reassessment
    July 8 2016 - ACS result update 5 years credited (75pts)
    July 14 2016 - Sent EOI
    July 28 2016 - Got my NBI Clearance
    Aug 2 2016 - Received ITA
    Aug 9 2016 - Lodged Visa
    Aug 12 2016 - took Medical Exam
    Aug 15 2016 - sent Medical results. No action needed.
    - attached documents
    Aug 30 2016 - uploaded form 80
    Aug 31 2016 - CO contact (send PTE results online) sayang DG na
    sana..
    - Sent PTE results online. Clicked "Information
    Provided" and emailed CO.
    Oct 13 2016 - (12:43PM) Sent a follow up email. (ginaya si Bourne)
    Oct 13 2016 - VISA received!
    Feb 6 2016 - Bound to Melbourne

    God is able to make all grace abound to you!
    Never give up. Reach for your dreams!

  • karl_amogawinkarl_amogawin Sydney
    Posts: 306Member
    Joined: Aug 24, 2013
    I got a job in 3 weeks after landing here. Im a civil engineer. going on 4 mos na ko sa company. pero super stress. Important sknla ang local experience and isa naobserve ko is dapat CONFIDENT ka sa interview talaga and excellent communication skills mo.

    2013 - 1st IELTS L 7.5 R 7.5 W 5.5 S 7.5
    April 2014 - 2nd IELTS L 7.5 R 7.0 W 6.0 S 7.0
    14 May 2014 - CDR sent via DHL Singapore
    16 May 2014 - Delivered at EA
    19 May 2014 - 870 AUD charged to my credit card. Waiting game starts now
    7 August 2014 - EOR for my IELTS L 7.5 R 7 W 7 S 6
    26 August 2014 - EA Positive results Civil Engineer
    11 October 2014 EOR Speaking 6 to 6.5
    28 Feb IELTS success! 10 pts! L 7.5 R 8 W 7 S 7.5
    13 March 2015 EOI submitted visa 189 65 pts.
    27 March Invited
    27 March Lodged! At long last. In His perfect timing. Scan documents and obtain clearances and medical
    11 May VISA GRANT! Direct grant. Did not upload form 80

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012
    @karl_amogawin saang state kayo sir? at paano nyo po nasabi na super stress? tia

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • engineer20engineer20 Sydney
    Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 09, 2011
    @karl_amogawin boss parefer naman, hehe
    RTO din ako dito sa SG, mutual friend natin si Neil

    29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
    02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
    28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
    17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
    19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
    19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
    19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
    20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
    02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
    05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
    07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
    18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
    21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
    12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
    29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
    01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
    05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
    18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
    29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
    03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
    04Mar2016: Direct Grant
    07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
    16Jul2017: Big Move
    Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
    May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
    TBA: Citizenship Ceremony

  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
    Posts: 1,550Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 31, 2012

    I got a job in 3 weeks after landing here. Im a civil engineer. going on 4 mos na ko sa company. pero super stress. Important sknla ang local experience and isa naobserve ko is dapat CONFIDENT ka sa interview talaga and excellent communication skills mo.

    exactly. good credentials is not enough to land you a job. dapat mag pa impress ka talga sa interview

    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

  • vamdcpavamdcpa Makati
    Posts: 83Member
    Joined: Dec 11, 2014
    Hi guys. I just want to share my job hunting story.

    I sent about a hundred cvs in total and it took me exactly a month to finally land a job here in Sydney (arrived June 1st), and I must say, it wasn't an easy ride. I've received several rejections (both automated and personal replies) too, but I kept going :)

    Here's a brief overview of my experience:

    1st interview - with Hays, met a couple of recruiters
    2nd interview - through Hays, company wanted local experience which I didn't have
    3rd interview - applied directly to the company, got through the first round of interview only as they wanted someone with experience in the same industry (F&B)
    4th interview - applied directly to the company, part-time, got through the first, second and third round of interviews (but eventually had to cancel because I got a job offer)
    5th interview - through Hays, one interview only then job offer in the afternoon :)
    6th interview - through referral, no current vacancies but kept my resume in their system
    7th interview - with Robert Half, met two recruiters

    As most people said in this forum, important talaga na nakapattern sa job description yung CV. One recruiter also told me that it would help to indicate a brief description of the nature of the company (size, what it does, industry) especially if it's not a multinational company. Based on my experience sa interviews, most of them asked competency/behavioral questions (ex. can you tell me about a time when you've been a team player) and it really helped that I prepared. Also, prepare for the "Tell Me About Yourself" bit, it can make or break your interview :)

    Saying that you shouldn't be disheartened is easier said than done, kahit ako I wake up each day worried and sometimes afraid. But through constant prayers, and the support of my loved ones (especially my husband), I kept my faith and kept on applying. And me finding a job in a month, I believe is divine intervention :)

    P.S.
    Sorry for the long post! God bless us all :)

    12.2014 Started collecting documents
    01.2015 IELTS Review
    03.21.2015 IELTS Exam
    04.03.2015 IELTS Passed (L 8.5 R 7.5 W 7.5 S 7 OBS 7.5)
    04.08.2015 Documents submitted to CPAA
    05.11.2015 Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    05.11.2015 EOI submitted with 65 points
    07.06.2015 Invitation received
    08.07.2015 Lodged and paid VISA subclass 189 (Day 1)
    08.11.2015 Uploaded documents (Day 4)
    08.28.2015 Medicals done (Day 21)
    09.03.2015 Medicals finalized
    09.04.2015 NBI clearance application - with hit
    09.11.2015 NBI clearance release (Day 35)
    10.02.2015 CO requested for additional documents (Day 56)
    10.08.2015 VISA GRANT! (Day 62)
    11.18.2015 Initial Entry Date: Sydney
    06.01.2016 BIG MOVE
    06.30.2016 Received verbal job offer
    07.04.2016 Started work
    07.25.2016 Husband started work

  • agentKamsagentKams Toowoomba
    Posts: 861Member
    Joined: Apr 25, 2014
    As a student, mahirap maghanap ng work especially one that is close to your related experience in my case, accounting. Browsed our uni website (careerhub) baka makatisod, after 1 month of waiting i landed a data project which is just pure spreadsheet and homebased, boring kung tutuusin but it helped me developed skills in communicating with my employer. And the owner requested me to help with admin stuff (answering phone, data entry), thought after finishing it all end contract na din. Then they offered me fixed maternity leave Finance position for 10 mos and I am very thankful.

    Lots of prayers and patience, also makuha mo lang tiwala ng employer mo they will hold on to you and will look on ways to let you stay. Walang imposible. :)

    Also to those accountants who are willing to go on the tax field, HR block offers tax seminars and training, although it is not free, magandang exposure siya according sa friend ko. :)

    Goodluck to all of us! PUSH lang!

    Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
    06 July 2015: Visa Grant
    April 2018: Uni Graduation

    Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
    18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
    04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
    29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
    9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
    18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
    29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
    8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!

    Timeline: Citizenship
    July 2020: Application lodgment
    May 2021: Citizenship Exam
    Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!

  • karl_amogawinkarl_amogawin Sydney
    Posts: 306Member
    Joined: Aug 24, 2013
    @Captain_A sa sydney bro. Stress kasi badtrip ang amo. hehe.

    2013 - 1st IELTS L 7.5 R 7.5 W 5.5 S 7.5
    April 2014 - 2nd IELTS L 7.5 R 7.0 W 6.0 S 7.0
    14 May 2014 - CDR sent via DHL Singapore
    16 May 2014 - Delivered at EA
    19 May 2014 - 870 AUD charged to my credit card. Waiting game starts now
    7 August 2014 - EOR for my IELTS L 7.5 R 7 W 7 S 6
    26 August 2014 - EA Positive results Civil Engineer
    11 October 2014 EOR Speaking 6 to 6.5
    28 Feb IELTS success! 10 pts! L 7.5 R 8 W 7 S 7.5
    13 March 2015 EOI submitted visa 189 65 pts.
    27 March Invited
    27 March Lodged! At long last. In His perfect timing. Scan documents and obtain clearances and medical
    11 May VISA GRANT! Direct grant. Did not upload form 80

  • karl_amogawinkarl_amogawin Sydney
    Posts: 306Member
    Joined: Aug 24, 2013
    @engineer20 ay naku. ayaw ko magalit ka saakin. ayaw kita refer dito. Ako nga alis na alis na eh. hehe

    2013 - 1st IELTS L 7.5 R 7.5 W 5.5 S 7.5
    April 2014 - 2nd IELTS L 7.5 R 7.0 W 6.0 S 7.0
    14 May 2014 - CDR sent via DHL Singapore
    16 May 2014 - Delivered at EA
    19 May 2014 - 870 AUD charged to my credit card. Waiting game starts now
    7 August 2014 - EOR for my IELTS L 7.5 R 7 W 7 S 6
    26 August 2014 - EA Positive results Civil Engineer
    11 October 2014 EOR Speaking 6 to 6.5
    28 Feb IELTS success! 10 pts! L 7.5 R 8 W 7 S 7.5
    13 March 2015 EOI submitted visa 189 65 pts.
    27 March Invited
    27 March Lodged! At long last. In His perfect timing. Scan documents and obtain clearances and medical
    11 May VISA GRANT! Direct grant. Did not upload form 80

  • engineer20engineer20 Sydney
    Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 09, 2011
    @karl_amogawin hehe. swertehan talaga sa amo, at least may local experience ka na. goodluck sa job hunting ulit.

    29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
    02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
    28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
    17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
    19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
    19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
    19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
    20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
    02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
    05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
    07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
    18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
    21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
    12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
    29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
    01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
    05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
    18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
    29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
    03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
    04Mar2016: Direct Grant
    07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
    16Jul2017: Big Move
    Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
    May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
    TBA: Citizenship Ceremony

  • karl_amogawinkarl_amogawin Sydney
    Posts: 306Member
    Joined: Aug 24, 2013
    @engineer20 Agree ako dyan bro. Goodluck here. Msg ka lang anything I can help.

    2013 - 1st IELTS L 7.5 R 7.5 W 5.5 S 7.5
    April 2014 - 2nd IELTS L 7.5 R 7.0 W 6.0 S 7.0
    14 May 2014 - CDR sent via DHL Singapore
    16 May 2014 - Delivered at EA
    19 May 2014 - 870 AUD charged to my credit card. Waiting game starts now
    7 August 2014 - EOR for my IELTS L 7.5 R 7 W 7 S 6
    26 August 2014 - EA Positive results Civil Engineer
    11 October 2014 EOR Speaking 6 to 6.5
    28 Feb IELTS success! 10 pts! L 7.5 R 8 W 7 S 7.5
    13 March 2015 EOI submitted visa 189 65 pts.
    27 March Invited
    27 March Lodged! At long last. In His perfect timing. Scan documents and obtain clearances and medical
    11 May VISA GRANT! Direct grant. Did not upload form 80

  • sherwin0211sherwin0211 australia
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Jul 07, 2016
    hello guys , kakarating ko lang dito sa victoria melbourne last June 11..
    family kami dito dumating Visa 189 .. my wife is a chem eng .. and i am a retail management .. already apply for almost 100 + na , i already got 3 interview and got rejected , my wife naman got 2 interview got rejected din.. local experience tlga hanap nila.. sa last part ng question sa amen.. un ang hinahanap. .. ngaun lang namen nalaman na ganto pala kahirap mag apply dito... kahit may support kami makukuha galing centre link kaso di ganun kalakihan. :-(

  • ram071312ram071312 Perth, Western Australia
    Posts: 749Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2015
    @sherwin0211 sir anong assistance po ang nakukuha nyo from centrelink?

    Chemical Engineer || ANZSCO 233111
    Aug.29.2015 - IELTS Schedule
    Sep.11.2015 - Received IELTS Result - [L8.5|R7.5|W6.5|S7]
    Sep.15.2015 - Submitted requirements to EA for assessment
    Sep.19.2015 - Applied for Remarking at IDP Makati
    Nov.04.2015 - Received Remarking Result - Successful: Writing Module changed to Band 7
    Nov.27.2015 - Applied for NBI with husband (with HIT)Dec.14.2015 - Received EA Positive Outcome Letter
    Dec.15.2015 - Submitted EOI Visa 189- 70 points
    Dec.18.2015 - Received ITA
    Dec.19.2015 - Medical at Nationwide Makati (with husband and daughter)
    Dec.22.2015 - Additional test required for daughter : X-ray due to positive PPD skin test
    Dec.22.2015 - Husband's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
    Dec.23.2015 - My Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required
    Jan.12.2016 - Lodged Visa Application
    Jan.12.2016 - Front loaded all documents (including Form 80)
    Jan.13.2016 - Daughter's Medical Status: Health Clearance Provided - No Action Required (Thank you Lord!)
    Jan.28.2016 - CO Allocated - GSM Adelaide, requesting for signed Form 815: Health Undertaking Form for my daughter [Day 16]
    Jan.28.2016 - Submitted signed Form 815 for my daughter [Day 16]
    Mar.18.2016 - Visa Grant, Thank you Lord! [Day 50, from Visa Lodgment] IED - Jul.13.2016
    Mar.18.2016 - Booked flight to Brisbane, QLD (via Qantas) for Initial Entry with family on May.29.2016
    Mar.29.2016 - PDOS at CFO
    May.29.2016 - Initial Entry in Brisbane, QLD fulfilled
    Jan.17, 2017 - Hired by an Au company while still in PH
    Jan. 19, 2017 - Resigned from work in PH
    Feb.10.2017 - Big move to Perth, WA with hubby and daughter
    Feb.13.2017 - 1st day of Full Time Work
    Aug 04.2017 - Start of husband's casual work
    Aug.16.2017 - End of Probationary Period, permanent full time employment confirmed
    Oct. 09.2017 - Start of husband's fulltime work (probationary)

  • rguez06rguez06 Melbourne
    Posts: 333Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2013
    Hey Peeps, Our company is looking for a .NET Developer with experience in the following;
    .NET C#, MVC
    MS SQL
    Web Services / WCF
    JSON/ XML

    We are based in Oakleigh, walking distance from the train station.

    Cheers!

    Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)

    YEAR 2012 - Collated all required documents and RPL
    Jan. 06, 2013 - ACS (RPL) Submitted
    Feb. 02, 2013 - IELTS Exam (BC)
    Feb. 15, 2013 - L-8.0 R-7.0 S-6.5 W-6.0 (Charge to experience)
    Mar. 14, 2013 - ACS Stage 4 - In Progress
    Mar. 15, 2013 - ACS Suitable 9+ Years Work Experience
    Apr. 06, 2013 - IELTS Exam 2 (IDP)
    Apr. 19, 2013 - L-8.5 R-7.0 S-7.5 W-7.5 =)
    Apr. 19, 2013 - EOI 190 & VIC SS Submitted
    Apr. 24, 2013 - VIC SS Acknowledgement Received
    May 03, 2013 - Updated EOI, Submitted 189 with 65 points
    May 06, 2013 - Received DIAC invite
    June 06, 2013 - Lodged VISA 189
    Aug. 03 2013 - Medicals Done @NHSI
    Aug. 06 2013 - CO Allocated, Adelaide Team 6
    Aug. 06 2013 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Aug. 08 2013 - Uploaded ITRs, payslips & Form 80
    Aug, 14 2013 - Daughter's Medical referred to MOC
    Sep. 18 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!! IED Aug. 2014
    Nov. 12 2013 - MNL - MEL via PAL
    Jan. 14 2014 - Job Offer :)
    Jan. 20 2014 - First day of work!

  • AugustozAugustoz Sydney
    Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Apr 30, 2016
    @karl_amogawin sir congrats po sa quick hiring nyo. Pwede po maka share tips noyo pano nyo hinandle ung "local experience" part sa job hunting/job inteview nyo?. thanks o shaing po
  • karl_amogawinkarl_amogawin Sydney
    Posts: 306Member
    Joined: Aug 24, 2013
    @Lebford sa interview non stop ako ngsalita, inexplain ko na lahat ng pde. hehe sa local experience part, sbi ko un methodology up to par naman with singapore, mey difference siguro minor lang. Stress out mo sakinla na gusto mo long term and willing ka matututo. important sakanila ang character and willingness to learn.

    2013 - 1st IELTS L 7.5 R 7.5 W 5.5 S 7.5
    April 2014 - 2nd IELTS L 7.5 R 7.0 W 6.0 S 7.0
    14 May 2014 - CDR sent via DHL Singapore
    16 May 2014 - Delivered at EA
    19 May 2014 - 870 AUD charged to my credit card. Waiting game starts now
    7 August 2014 - EOR for my IELTS L 7.5 R 7 W 7 S 6
    26 August 2014 - EA Positive results Civil Engineer
    11 October 2014 EOR Speaking 6 to 6.5
    28 Feb IELTS success! 10 pts! L 7.5 R 8 W 7 S 7.5
    13 March 2015 EOI submitted visa 189 65 pts.
    27 March Invited
    27 March Lodged! At long last. In His perfect timing. Scan documents and obtain clearances and medical
    11 May VISA GRANT! Direct grant. Did not upload form 80

  • darthvader26darthvader26 Sydney
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: May 18, 2014
    It took me 2.5 months to get a job aligned with my profession. Ito ang takeaway ko s experience ko:

    - Iba tlga un CV/Resume format (e.g wordings, desc of company, short summary of your competency). I actually had mine re-written by a professional pro ine-edit ko pa din kada position na-aapplyan ko based s job description.

    - So far ang napansin kong nagmamatter un local experience is un non-IT positions n inapplyan ko. Although one particular recruiter, told me n mataas ang asking salary ko, binabaan nya kasi daw wala akong local experience (i did not got hired on that job though).

    - make it as if na ang trabaho mo is maghanap ng trabaho. Everyday set specific time kung kelan ka mag apply and follow it strictly as if may boss ka na nag aantay ng results.

    - Mas ok mag-migrate towards beginning of financial year. Ang daming tawag bigla and interviews after July 1, and within July 15 may offer na ko. Tapos na kasi ang taxation hindi n sila busy so madami company na focus n ulit s hiring.

    - Confidence matters s interview. Kelangan mafeel din nila na naniniwala ka s sinasabi mo about yourself. Make it a sales pitch, focus on what you have achieved, kunwari nadrive up mo un sales by 50% or ang dami mong awards s previous companies (mas ok kung may ksamang numbers and figures un pag describe mo ng achievement). Most important, let your positive attitude show, pakita mo n willing to learn ka, you have plans to succeed in the company, and your up to the challenges.

    - learn about the company. Lahat ng interview ko tinanong ako either "what do you know about us?" or "why ? Why do you want to work for us?". Kung hindi ka msyado nagresearch, mahihirapan ka sumagot and most likely hindi sila ma-iimpress.

    - asking questions after the interview matters. Make sure na yung the way ka din mag question is mafeel nila n interesado ka s company and na magiging successful dun s position. I particularly like asking this question, "what qualities do your top employees have in common?", gusto ko marinig un sagot and gusto ko iparating sa kanila na hindi lng ako napadaan lang s company, andito ako to make a difference and be one of your top employees.

    Un lang po. *bow*
  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    @darthvader26 thanks for sharing your experiences! very informative lalo na samin na papunta pa lng jan. Saan mo pala nkilala yung professional na kinuha mo for the cv/resume? magkano yung fee nila? pued ba cya ma contact online para maka ready na kami ng resume before magpunta sa Aus?

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • darthvader26darthvader26 Sydney
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: May 18, 2014
    @elleb1 actually dito ko s pinoyau nakita. May isang topic ata about professional cv writing (i forgot the exact topic). Medyo mahal, 360AUD un resume + 20AUD un cover letter (both has gst). All in all nasa 400aud un nilabas ko.

    Here's the website: http://www.resume-solutions.com.au/ and here's the email: [email protected]

    But hindi naman para sa lahat un ganitong option, it still depends on each individual preferences. I guess for me mahina lang talaga ako magsulat at magbenta ng sarili ko kaya I opt for this. You can inquire dun s email, they will accept kahit wala pa sa au.
  • thatbadguythatbadguy Sydney
    Posts: 147Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2015
    Hi guys!

    Dagdag points kaya sa employer if nakapag aral ka sa Australia?
  • Birhen_ng_GuadalupeBirhen_ng_Guadalupe Sydney
    Posts: 123Member
    Joined: Feb 27, 2012
    @thatbadguy
    Not necessarily. You are also competing with other migrants/locals na nakapag-aral din sa Australia.

    Ginebra San Miguel 175

    August 2011 - ACS
    January 2012 - IELTS
    February 2012 - Lodged 175
    May 2012 - CO Allocation
    June 2012 - Meds, PCC Submission
    December 2012 - Visa Approved

  • elleb1elleb1 Muscat
    Posts: 706Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2016
    @darthvader26 thanks sa info check ko yan. Kelangan ko din kc ma ready tagal nko huling gumawa ng resume and cover letter. God bless!

    Microbiologist (Main applicant - husband)

    May 2014 - signed contract with MA
    March 2015 - Skills assessment
    June 2015 - IELTS , positive skills assessment
    July 2015 - EOI, target state "any"
    October 2015 - EOI, target state "NSW"
    09March2016 - Received ITA from NSW (65 +5 pts)
    20March2016 - Submitted required docs and payment online
    04April2016 - Approval from NSW and ITA for visa 190
    25May2016 - Lodge Visa 190
    25June2016 - Medicals, submitted PCC Oman and NBI
    11July2016 - Visa Grant , Thank you Lord! :)

  • darthvader26darthvader26 Sydney
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: May 18, 2014
    @elleb1 good luck!
  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    @darthvader26 , saang state ka po?

    312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary

    11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
    02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
    04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
    05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
    05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
    06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
    06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
    06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
    07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
    07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
    08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
    23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )

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