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  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    @orengoreng , thanks for sharing your experiences. It helps to prepare our selves psychologically and emotionally for the big move. Sir, if you won't mind, ano po line of experience nyo, at saang state po kayo?

    Salamat po and God bless.

    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 )

  • orengorengorengoreng Sydney
    Posts: 91Member
    Joined: May 09, 2013
    @Megger Sydney ako, Java Programmer nid talaga yun job ads sakto doon sa skill qualification mo ganun dito. Be prepare emotionally, mentally and financially lalo na kung Sydney the most expensive city. This is not to scare you pero iba iba naman tayo ng kapalaran, if I were you dont resign right away if you can take a leave for months and try to apply to see if theres a job for you mas safe side yun. unlike yun iba including me hopeful na marami work dito but some took 6 months or even a year bago nakahanap ng work. best of luck on your plan.

    ACS application - Dec 30, 2012 (Software Engineer)
    IELTS 1st take (7L, 5R, 7W, 5.5S) - Feb 2, 2013 (retake)
    Submit EOI - May 10, 2013
    Received invitation - July 15, 2013
    IE - July 2014

  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    @orengoreng , salamat. Kailan ka nag big move Bro? God bless sa job hunting.

    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 )

  • manolo1978manolo1978 Perth
    Posts: 19Member
    Joined: May 25, 2016
    @orengoreng at @chelle, yup!! Dpat talaga tibayan ng loob and we shud be prepared financially, emotionally and psychologically dhil ilang ulit kami nag argue ng wife ko kng bakit ba pumunta pa kami dto in exchange sa life nmin sa pinas.. pero, we lived thru it.. after perseverance and prayers, nkahanap den ng work ang wife ko after 4 months and I am going start on monday after 5 months. So, dont lose hope guys.. we can get through all these..

    Feb 23, 2016 - EA Assessment.
    April 2, 2016 - PTE Acad failed. (1st Take).
    May 23, 2016 - PTE Acad passed 10 points. (2nd Take).
    May 27, 2016 - EOI lodged 189. No ITA due to occupational ceiling on 2335 group.
    July 6, 2016 - ITA received.
    July 7, 2016 - Lodged 189.
    July 13, 2016 - Medical examination. (No action required).
    July 28, 2016 - CO contacted & requested Form 815. Submitted Form 815.
    Oct 21, 2016 - Visa grant. IED January 18, 2017. Thank you Lord!
    Dec 20, 2016 - Touchdown PERTH...

  • orengorengorengoreng Sydney
    Posts: 91Member
    Joined: May 09, 2013
    edited May 2017
    @manolo1978 congrats buti ka pa. Try and try lang muna until maubos ang baon pag wala na have to go home muna and think.

    ACS application - Dec 30, 2012 (Software Engineer)
    IELTS 1st take (7L, 5R, 7W, 5.5S) - Feb 2, 2013 (retake)
    Submit EOI - May 10, 2013
    Received invitation - July 15, 2013
    IE - July 2014

  • chenchen Philippines
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2016
    It took me 6 weeks & lots of rejections. Apply lang everyday sa seek, pray, don't lose hope. Think positive. Got my first interview and got hired.
  • kpantig18kpantig18 Singapore
    Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Nov 20, 2016
    Hello po, general question po about job hiring. Paano po ba ang process?

    Example po, dito sa SG kapag na interview ka and okay ka na sa employer they will apply an S-Pass for you which serves as your working visa and kapag approved na sya by SG Ministry of Manpower, pwede ka na mag start ng work.

    Sa Australia po ba ganon din?
  • chellechelle Perth WA
    Posts: 178Member
    Joined: Mar 15, 2014
    @chen Congrats.

    Sept 2014 - IELTS take 1 L=6.5 R=8.0 W=7.5 S=7.5 IDP
    Dec 2014 - assessed as Medical Laboratory Technician 311213
    Sept 2015 - took the MLS Exam
    Oct 2015 - assessed as Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611 (received the letter on Dec 2015)
    Jan 23, 2016 - IELTS take 2 L=7.5 R=8.5 W=6.5 S=7.0 IDP
    Feb 05, 2016 - submitted EOI for 489 Relative Sponsored, 65 points
    Feb 20, 2016 - IELTS take 3 L=8.5 R=7.5 W=6.5 S=7.0 IDP
    Apr 30, 2016 - IELTS take 4 L=8.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 S=6.0 British Council (hayy, just wait for 489 invite)
    July 05, 2016 - got invited to lodge 489 Family Sponsored Visa
    July 30,2016 - lodged visa application and uploaded documents except nbi, kuwait police clearance
    Aug 09, 2016 - CO allocated, GSM Adelaide, Case Officer Hong, requested PCCs, Medical and Form 80
    Aug 18, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
    Aug 22, 2016 - Uploaded PCCs and Form 80 (waiting for decision)
    August 30, 2016 - VISA GRANTED (Thank you, Lord!!)

  • Xiaomau82Xiaomau82 Singapore
    Posts: 1,877Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2014
    kpantig18 said:

    Hello po, general question po about job hiring. Paano po ba ang process?

    Example po, dito sa SG kapag na interview ka and okay ka na sa employer they will apply an S-Pass for you which serves as your working visa and kapag approved na sya by SG Ministry of Manpower, pwede ka na mag start ng work.

    Sa Australia po ba ganon din?

    Mas madali sa au kung may working rights ka like PR ka or holder ng provisional visa. if hired namn from overseas, iaaply ka muna ng visa ng employer mo before you can start work.
  • SimplykrishSimplykrish Victoria
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Nov 28, 2015
    Nakakuha po ako ng work habang nasa labas ng australia. Nagskype interview kame ng employer ko. Sabi saken big points daw ung answers ko sa interview and character references kaya kahit wala pa kong experience dto at wala sa australia e navalidate nila skills and experience ko.

    Pero sa tingin ko nga po depende sa industry. Hndi po ako nag apply thru seek. Sa recruitment online website po ako nag apply dahil un ang field ko. So i guess kung meron pong website where they advertise jobs specifically intended for your industry e go that route po.
  • chenchen Philippines
    Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2016
    @chelle thanks
  • imackarioimackario Manila
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: May 23, 2017
    Gustong gusto talaga mag apply, when I am in Australia. Kaso natatakot ako na madeport pag nalamn nila na, naghahanap ako, ng work.
  • SapphireInsaneSapphireInsane Sydney
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: May 11, 2017
    Hi. Im here in sydney. Last year pa akong nandito but ung partner visa ko kalalabas last february pero hanggang ngayon wala parin akong mahanap na trabaho.. I was a teacher before sa pilipinas kaso ang hirap i pacredit ung qualifications.. Sa sydney talaga sobrang hirap humanap ng trabaho..
  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013

    Nakakuha po ako ng work habang nasa labas ng australia. Nagskype interview kame ng employer ko. Sabi saken big points daw ung answers ko sa interview and character references kaya kahit wala pa kong experience dto at wala sa australia e navalidate nila skills and experience ko.



    Pero sa tingin ko nga po depende sa industry. Hndi po ako nag apply thru seek. Sa recruitment online website po ako nag apply dahil un ang field ko. So i guess kung meron pong website where they advertise jobs specifically intended for your industry e go that route po.

    Congrats! Wohoooo

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • multitaskingmultitasking North Ryde
    Posts: 544Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    Try lang ng try.. connect to as many people as you can na same ng line of work nyo.. make use of fb.. linkedin.. etc...yung current job ko.. through linkedin.. yung pinoy na na hire namin 3 months ago.. sa fb lang kami nagkakilala..

    Goodluck..

    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

  • supertobleronesupertoblerone Posts: 434Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2014
    edited May 2017
    Share ko lang experience ko.

    I have arrived in Australia last year March 2016. Found my first job (Part Time Permanent) in Goodyear & Dunlop after 2 months after arrival. Left this company after 2 months because I was not happy (stressful work). I have applied when I was with them and finally found better company. Transferred to new company after a week (2nd job - Full Time Permanent) and worked there for 7 months. I was confirmed (permanent), and happy with my boss, and not looking for new prospects pero may nag offer na Multi National Engineering company - they head hunted me and offered me a better paying job/role (full time permanent role). Now I am here working with them for about nearly 3 months. :) So, I had 3 companies in 1 year. Lol!

    Kahit part time lang ang job, accept nyo na kasi job parin naman and you are gaining local experience din naman. Then if di ka talaga happy, apply nalang ulet sa iba...Maging masipag sa pag apply. Maybe I was just lucky na marami nagbukas sakin na company last year and this year.

    All the best sa mga nag aapply. :) Walang impossible basta masipag mag apply and dapat lagi may kasamang prayers.

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    04/11/14~04/19/14: Holiday in Sydney And Melbourne
    04/19/14: Decided to pursue Australian Dream
    05/17/14: IELTS GT Exam (IDP Singapore)
    05/23/14: Started to write my CDR
    05/30/14: IELTS passed but with no points
    06/19/14: Finished My CDR
    06/21/14: CTCéd my Docs
    06/22/14: Completed my CDR Requirements
    06/23/14: Sent My CDR docs via Fedex/DHL Singapore
    06/25/14: CDR Received By EA (1st Batch)
    06/26/14: Skilled Employment Record (For Additional Assessment Received by EA)
    06/26/14: AUD 870 was charged to my card at THE INSTITUTION OF ENG BA
    09/17/14: Applied NBI in the Philippines
    09/19/14: EA Assessment Positive Results
    09/23/14: Obtained NBI
    09/25/14: EA Letter Received
    09/26/14: EOI Lodged (Subclass 189)
    10/12/14: SG Time - Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    10/13/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/13/14: AUD 3558.02 was charged to my card at Department of Immigrat SO
    10/14/14: Applied SG PCC (Release date: Nov 04)
    10/15/14: Started uploading docs
    11/01/14: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
    11/04/14: Obtained SG PCC (Uploaded Immediately). Completed and uploaded all required documents
    11/05/14: Medical has been submitted to DIBP
    11/07/14: Frontloaded Form 80
    12/08/14: CO Allocation - Team Brisbane- Requested additional docs and VISA GRANT on the same day
    05/02/15: EID Done!

    Thank you LORD!

  • jiomarianojiomariano Clark, Philippines
    Posts: 233Member
    Joined: Aug 15, 2015
    @supertoblerone May I know anong state po kayo? Same kasi tayo ng nominated skill :) Thank you!
  • supertobleronesupertoblerone Posts: 434Member
    Joined: Mar 19, 2014
    @jiomariano VIC, Melbourne. :)

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    04/11/14~04/19/14: Holiday in Sydney And Melbourne
    04/19/14: Decided to pursue Australian Dream
    05/17/14: IELTS GT Exam (IDP Singapore)
    05/23/14: Started to write my CDR
    05/30/14: IELTS passed but with no points
    06/19/14: Finished My CDR
    06/21/14: CTCéd my Docs
    06/22/14: Completed my CDR Requirements
    06/23/14: Sent My CDR docs via Fedex/DHL Singapore
    06/25/14: CDR Received By EA (1st Batch)
    06/26/14: Skilled Employment Record (For Additional Assessment Received by EA)
    06/26/14: AUD 870 was charged to my card at THE INSTITUTION OF ENG BA
    09/17/14: Applied NBI in the Philippines
    09/19/14: EA Assessment Positive Results
    09/23/14: Obtained NBI
    09/25/14: EA Letter Received
    09/26/14: EOI Lodged (Subclass 189)
    10/12/14: SG Time - Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
    10/13/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/13/14: AUD 3558.02 was charged to my card at Department of Immigrat SO
    10/14/14: Applied SG PCC (Release date: Nov 04)
    10/15/14: Started uploading docs
    11/01/14: Medicals Done (Point Medical Paragon SG)
    11/04/14: Obtained SG PCC (Uploaded Immediately). Completed and uploaded all required documents
    11/05/14: Medical has been submitted to DIBP
    11/07/14: Frontloaded Form 80
    12/08/14: CO Allocation - Team Brisbane- Requested additional docs and VISA GRANT on the same day
    05/02/15: EID Done!

    Thank you LORD!

  • jiomarianojiomariano Clark, Philippines
    Posts: 233Member
    Joined: Aug 15, 2015
    @supertoblerone Nice! Dyan din kami headed :) Would you mind if pagdating namin dyan I'll ask more regarding employment and all? Thank you!
  • chu_sechu_se Melbourne
    Posts: 433Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    @supertoblerone wow congrats!..
  • SimplykrishSimplykrish Victoria
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Nov 28, 2015
  • SimplykrishSimplykrish Victoria
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Nov 28, 2015
    @SapphireInsane teacher dn po ako. Have ur qualifications assessed by aitsl if ud like to pursue a teaching career in sydney. Strict sila sa english proficiency so u have to get a minimum score of 8 in speaking and listening, minimum of 7 in reading and writing and a minimum avg bandwidth score of 7.5. After that mas madali nang mafulfill ang ibang requirements as long as u're a bachelor degree holder in education.
  • majarmajar Sydney
    Posts: 49Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2015
    @jrgongon

    I have a business opportunity to share.
    Shoot me a message if interested 0452536226- Marie
    Great way to start while job hunting.
  • legnawingslegnawings Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Apr 19, 2016
    planning to move to Sydney this August. Looking for tech support (applications). Sana makahanap agad :) sino mga IT professionals dito. Share nman ng experiences on job hunting. thanks guys.
  • omegaomega Melton
    Posts: 27Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2016
    Hello everyone,

    I would just like to share my job hunting story and I hope I could shed some inspiration and hope to anyone who finds more challenge to land a job, specially getting the profession-related job.

    My 5-month pregnant wife and I came to Melbourne on September last year, via visa 189. I am an Electronics Engineer with previous 5 year experience in telecoms project implementations.

    I applied for positions relating to my previous role since day 1 but I kept on receiving rejection emails. Got few calls and 2 actual interviews within first 3 months but I still was not able to get a job. I was even trying my chance to get into retails but then I got my first shot at Toll People as a pick packer.

    From Nov. up to present I am employed for the pick packing role. Mabigat sa katawan yung trabaho pero tyaga lang para sa pamilya, sa hirap napatagalog ako sa pagkkwento hehe! Kidding aside, I still kept on trying to get a job in my field. It was on February 2016 when I saw an entry level position at Telstra. It is a technical associate role, project delivery ang primary focus pero kasama sa program nila ang on the job training and actual involvement sa projects.

    The whole hiring process took almost four months but I am very thankful to God because I finally got the position. It was like a battery of tests but I kept on drawing inspiration and confidence by thinking of my family, and most importantly prayers.

    My tips for everyone on a similar situation would be the following:

    1) For everyone with PR and has been in the state for less than 2 years, get your qualifications assessed thru OQU. Site : http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/employing-overseas-talent/settle-and-retain-new-workers/the-overseas-qualifications-unit#.WUTS52h97IU

    - I would say that this boosted my CV, you can attach or include it on your CV.
    - If you were assessed by your professional body, wherein I am assessed by Engineer Aus
    as Professional Engineer, I would suggest to include the letter to your CV or application.
    This is what I did on my application with Telstra.


    2) Be positive and endure. Keep on working on any job to sustain your expenses, but try to maximize your time on applying for your preferred job.

    3) Try to expand your network, specially with the locals, you'll learn more from them.

    4) Read a lot on how employers here do their hiring processes. It will help you prepare for interviews as well as on preparing your CV.

    5) Last and most importantly, keep praying and have faith.

    Hope this post could help. Kaya natin to mga kababayan!
  • chard1968chard1968 Perth
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: May 27, 2013
    Arrived June of 2016 (Settled in Sydney) and got hired as a Software Developer on August 2016. Napansin ko lang while applying para mapansin, you need to have almost the exact skills as advertised. Kahit hindi ko alam yung tech. I make it a point to include it sa CV and right after submitting my application, magbabasa ako tungkol sa tech na yun. With this nakakuha ako ng calls sa mga recruiters and nagkaroon ako ng job interviews.
    I think I had 5 job interviews (4 in Sydney, 1 in WA). I had 1 offer in Sydney and in WA. I chose WA. Best decision I ever had. The company I chose gave me a relocation and a decent salary package.
  • maccebumaccebu Doha
    Posts: 19Member
    Joined: Jul 24, 2015
    chard1968 said:

    Arrived June of 2016 (Settled in Sydney) and got hired as a Software Developer on August 2016. Napansin ko lang while applying para mapansin, you need to have almost the exact skills as advertised. Kahit hindi ko alam yung tech. I make it a point to include it sa CV and right after submitting my application, magbabasa ako tungkol sa tech na yun. With this nakakuha ako ng calls sa mga recruiters and nagkaroon ako ng job interviews.

    I think I had 5 job interviews (4 in Sydney, 1 in WA). I had 1 offer in Sydney and in WA. I chose WA. Best decision I ever had. The company I chose gave me a relocation and a decent salary package.

    Wow galing naman ninyo sir.. kasama pa ninyo pamilya mo..

    tanong ko lang nang galing kayo pinas or sa ibang bansa din? san kayo nag apply ng visa sa agency din or kayo lang nag process? 189 ba kinuha niyo at nong na approve nag punta ka agad kayo sa sydney? ano po yong field niyo sa soft dev, java programmer?
  • chard1968chard1968 Perth
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: May 27, 2013
    Sa Pinas po ako galing. Nag-agency kami kasi hindi ko pa alam itong forum na ito. We went with Respall as an agent. And yes 189 po kami. Mahabang storya sa IELTS palang naka 4 na take ako bago ko nakuha yung all 7. Java Developer din pala ako. 8 years of exp (as of 2015) pero binawasan ni ACS ng 2 years.
  • legnawingslegnawings Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Apr 19, 2016
    Wow guys! Thank you for sharing.
  • sansasansa Melbourne
    Posts: 231Member
    Joined: Jun 27, 2016
    edited June 2017
    Napadpad kmi here sa melbourne Feb 1, 2017
    I got hired Feb 27. Yung kakilala ko dito sa mel with the same job as mine spreadout my cv sa mga kakilala nya. So tips din if may mga kakilala kau with the same field nyo ask them to help you. And infrastructures job here are really indemand. At ang pinakaimportante sa lahat ay dasal.
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