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  • lottysattylottysatty Cebu
    Posts: 225Member
    Joined: Feb 25, 2016
    @bookworm hi po..thanks..sorry for the late response..nasa northside ng brisbane po ako..hanggang ngayon, wala pa ring available for me na mga business analysts or admin assistants na jobs..may tumawag na rin at nainterview na rin ako pero hindi ako nakapasa for the final round..baka wala pa talagang para sa akin..not losing hope pa rin on my second month..

    Industrial Engineer : 233511
    10/29/2016 - IELTS Exam
    11/11/2016 - IELTS Results L8 R8 W6.5 S7
    11/16/2016 - Applied Remarking
    12/15/2016 - Remarking for Writing Unchanged
    1/31/2017 - Submitted Fast Track EA Assessment
    2/14/2017 - PTE Exam
    2/18/2017 - PTE Results L77 R68 S66 W90 (Proficient)
    3/6/2017 - EA Asked for Additional Requirements
    3/24/2017 - Submitted Additional Docs
    4/26/2017 - Received EA favorable letter
    4/28/2017 - Submitted EOI for 189 (65pts)
    9/11/2017 - PTE Exam (aiming for Superior)
    9/15/2017 - PTE Results L90 R83 S90 W90 (Superior)
    9/15/2017 - Updated EOI for 189 (75pts)
    9/20/2017 - Received ITA
    9/28/2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Cebu (Me and 2 Kids)
    10/02/2017 - Kids for IGRA Test (7am)
    10/03/2017 - Requested Japan Police Clearance for Hubby (Wait for 2-3 Months Timeline)
    10/04/2017 - Medicals for Hubby
    10/06/2017 - Received NBI Clearance after Hit
    10/11/2017 - Medicals all Cleared
    10/31/2017 - Visa Lodging
    11/23/2017 - Received Hubby's Japan Police Clearance (Actual:52 days)

  • senseisensei Queensland, AU
    Posts: 50Member
    Joined: Jan 29, 2015
    to those having difficulties in finding jobs, try considering enrolling in a TAFE courses/program. You may need to shell out tuition fee for the course, once completed, certificates will be issued which will make it easier to find jobs. Somehow, TAFE will even assist in finding the jobs.

    link below to those interested:

    https://tafeqld.edu.au/home.html?

    nothing wrong in trying.

  • thatbadguythatbadguy Sydney
    Posts: 147Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2015
    Hi guys. I had an interview today. Yung position Electrical Drafter and Planner. I enjoyed the interview kaya hopefully positive outcome. Yung result next week pa daw, probably Monday.
    Its a different field from the branch of electrical engineering that I really want pero okay na din para magka local experience and for me to try new things also. Thankful pa din ako.

    Yung gusto ko kasi talaga na field are sa instrumentation, automation and control systems pero ang hirap maka penetrate sa industry na to lalo na walang local experience. Maybe in the future. Pero as of now, thankful ako sa opportunity na to. :) Akala ko talaga walang papansin sa resume ko, walang tatawag. I had this negative scenario on my mind. Kaya nung may tumawag sa phone ko at ang sabi galing sa company na inapplyan ko, grabe yung kaba ko. Honestly, I did not think that it would be this challenging when I was still in PH. Yung "ideal" kasi yung nasa isip ko. Scenario like I'll find a job in three weeks after landing in AU, then i'll buy a car, then a house :)) ...and then I came here and reality kicks me in the face lol.

    LESSON: Meron at meron pa din talagang tatawag. Apply lang talaga ng apply. Keep the faith.

    I hope to have a positive outcome pero if not apply, apply, apply na lang ulit. At least nag boost ulit yung morale ko :)
  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    @thatbadguy , good to hear. interesting kasi mukhang pareho tayo ng experience. Im on automation din sa Pinas, OEM. Best of luck.

    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 )

  • thatbadguythatbadguy Sydney
    Posts: 147Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2015
    @Megger are you into PLCs, DCS and RTUs bro?
  • kat123kat123 Posts: 24Member
    Joined: Jun 01, 2016
    @thatbadguy congrats. Yan na yan tiwala lang :)
  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    @thatbadguy , japanese brands na PLC Bro, I am doing control design and ladder programming. Mostly stand alone kasi yong mga ginagawang machines namin. Im exposed sa DCS and RTU sa maintenance job ko na pero not that deep kasi instrumentation guys ang main owner nyan, nasa electrical ako.
    Makukuha mo narin yong job na yan Bro, kapit lang.

    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 )

  • thatbadguythatbadguy Sydney
    Posts: 147Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2015
    @Megger anong work mo dito sa AU bro? In line din ba sa automation and control? Saang state ka pala?
  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    @thatbadguy , wala pa ako sa Oz Bro. Mag big move pa lang.

    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 )

  • patotoypatotoy Posts: 446Member
    Joined: Dec 14, 2017
    @Megger
    bro curious lang ako sa "29/09/2016- 2nd CO contact no document asked", pwede bang malaman kung ano yung 2nd CO contact mo?
  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    @patotoy , email yong second contact ko, ang sabi lang on going pa yong evaluation sa application ko.

    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 )

  • patotoypatotoy Posts: 446Member
    Joined: Dec 14, 2017
    @Megger
    ok, thank you sa pag share.
  • janine0511janine0511 North Ryde
    Posts: 44Member
    Joined: Jun 19, 2014
    Hello guys, ask Lang po ng opinion in terms of availing career coaching programs. Included na resume coaching, networking tips, job referral Pero sobrang expensive for me mga 2k ang fee. Not sure if worthy. Same fee din ng unpaid internship. Medyo desperate LNG to find acctng jobs for entry level roles. Usually preferred nila 1-2years experience.
  • thatbadguythatbadguy Sydney
    Posts: 147Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2015
    Hi guys, just an update, I finally got the job! Woohooo! It took me approximately three months to have this opportunity. Sobrang thankful ako kasi nawawalan na talaga ako ng pag asa these past few weeks. Iniisip ko kung tama ba tong decision ko na pumunta dito sa AU. Everyday, rejection letter lang lagi natatanggap ko. Sobrang thankful ako kay God for this.

    Lesson of the story: Apply lang ng apply talaga everyday at meron at meron ding papansin. Hang in there guys! Somewhere out there, meron talagang opportunity that is meant for you and of course, pray at all times :)
    Ozstraya
  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2014
    @thatbadguy ,congrats..

    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 )

  • Hunter_08Hunter_08 Adelaide
    Posts: 2,125Member
    Joined: Mar 01, 2011
    @thatbadguy congrats...hopefully makakuha na din kami ng work.. God Bless to all of us job seekers.

    Apr 26, 2013 ACS Result- Suitable
    Feb 21,2013 Submitted ACS online assessment - Software Tester


    May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
    Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
    Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
    July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
    Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
    Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
    Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
    Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
    Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
    Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
    Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)

    Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant


    Visa 887 Timeline

    July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge
    Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant


    Citizenship Timeline
    July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
    Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
    Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
    April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter
    June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony


    *****Dream big, think positive and Pray to God*****

  • au_meau_me Australia
    Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Sep 06, 2018
    Hi Guys. Kakapunta ko lang dito sa brisbane. Ask lang ako tips regarding TAFE. Do you know of any course na maiksi lang at nasa Brisbane?
  • au_meau_me Australia
    Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Sep 06, 2018
    Also, any tips to get job easier? Hehe
  • JHONIELJHONIEL PHILIPPINES
    Posts: 347Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2018
    Hi guys. San state po magandang oppurtunity para sa production engineer? Preferably sa food manufacturing company po. Thanks!

    233511 – Industrial Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts

  • shrinx29shrinx29 Singapore
    Posts: 77Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2017
    au_me said:

    Hi Guys. Kakapunta ko lang dito sa brisbane. Ask lang ako tips regarding TAFE. Do you know of any course na maiksi lang at nasa Brisbane?

    Try mo sa ARC sa Fortitude Valley, alam ko may subsidy sila and meron mga short courses.
  • au_meau_me Australia
    Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Sep 06, 2018
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    Hi shrinx29! Subsidized pa rin ba kahit college grad sa Pinas?
  • au_meau_me Australia
    Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Sep 06, 2018
    Anyone who used short courses para makakuha ng work? Please share your story! Thank you in advance.
  • engrllagasengrllagas Melbourne
    Posts: 116Member
    Joined: Jul 27, 2013
    Hi! Just wanted to share... I'm an OFW based in Qatar. I got my PR in the Year 2016 and made initial entry around Feb 2017. Thru God's grace, I was able to secure a job while still here in Qatar. I just submitted my resignation last week and hopefully be in Melbourne by end of November 2018. LinkedIn networking is what worked for me.

    Strategies I made (to be followed in sequence):
    1. Updated my Linkedin profile to have keywords related to my target work. Aim to have ALL STAR level.
    2. Increased my Linkedin connections to be >1000+ by connecting with professionals and decision makers (Directors, Managers, Business Owners) within my targeted industry. Tip: Personalise your message when connecting.
    3. Get involved and be active on LinkedIn. Follow the LI page of your target companies, like and comment on posts of prospective Hiring Managers.

    Hope this help.
    hotecsonrobinsyreyes

    233311: ELECTRICAL ENGINEER
    23/07/2015 - Inquiry with Migration agent
    03/08/2015 - Contract signed with agent
    23/09/2015 - CDR to EA for Assessment
    20/11/2015 - IELTS ok na for EA
    20/12/2015 - EA asked for additional docs (COLORED scan - PRC Board Certificate + Degree Certificate)
    13/01/2016 - EA Result positive
    12/05/2016 - IELTS (cleared Band 7) Praise the LORD!!!
    21/05/2016 - EOI 189 (65 points)
    25/05/2016 - ITA
    20/06/2016 - Lodge visa application
    AWAITS NBI AND PCC QATAR
    02/07/2016 - Medical cleared for me and family
    05/07/2016 - CO requested for certified copies of docs. + NBI & PCC
    12/07/2016 - Submitted docs. requested by CO
    17/08/2016 - PRAISE THE LORD.. Visa Grant
    12/02/2017 - completed Initial Entry

    Ipon mode for big move.

  • fruitysfruitys Brisbane
    Posts: 83Member
    Joined: Apr 13, 2018
    @au_me Forklift licence, first aid, white card and blue card.

    As for tips, apply ng apply wag mapili. Tailor your cover letters to every company.
    Once you get your first AU job and gained some "local experience" everything else will be easier.

    SI 189 - Software Engineer - 261313 (80 pts)

    -- offshore --
    11-Oct-2017 - ACS (ICT major, 8+ years)
    18-Oct-2017 - PTE (90)
    19-Oct-2017 - EOI
    09-Nov-2017 - Invited
    06-Feb-2018 - Grant
    13-Feb-2018 - PDOS
    -- onshore --
    02-Jun-2018 - Initial entry
    04-Jun-2018 - TFN, Medicare, MyGov
    05-Jun-2018 - Start job hunting
    25-Jun-2018 - Driver licence
    26-Jul-2018 - Opened super
    30-Jul-2018 - Job 1 start - permie - $
    12-Feb-2021 - Job 1 end (redundancy)
    22-Feb-2021 - Job 2 start - contract - $$$

  • FilaussiephyFilaussiephy Sydney
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Nov 02, 2018
    edited November 2018
    Hi @au_me! You might want to check out my blog for a free resume template and interview preparation tips.

    https://filaussiephy.com/free-resume-template-guide/

    https://filaussiephy.com/12-step-interview-preparation-guide/

    If you're already tired of waiting, you can also check this link out for some inspiration:

    https://filaussiephy.com/26-quotes-to-help-you-ace-the-waiting-game/

    Stay positive! :)
  • robmcrobmc singapore
    Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2018
  • KIKOKIKO Melborn
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Jul 25, 2017
    @au_me hindi na need. experience matters sa mga employers. kung saan forte ng experience mo ayun.

    Update as of 31 Jan 2019

    2019 Jan 25 - Drivers Licence (First Attempt) Thank you bossing!!

    2018 Nov 22 : Wife Job Hunting commences!!!

    2018 Nov 21 : APHRA Registered Nurse - Division 1 (Wifey) Thank you bossing!!

    2018 Oct 15 : Wifey completion of IRON and submission of AGBP-40.

    2018 Aug 15 : Husband First Day of Work Thank you bossing!!!

    2018 Jul 23 : Wifey 1st Day of Classes IRON (ACFE).

    2018 Jul 19 : Tenancy Bond Agreement Signing!! Thank you bossing!!!

    2018 Jul 11 : Big Move to Melbourne, Australia. Stayed with brother's family for 10 days.

    2018 Jun 29 : Last Day of Work (Singapore) -- Thank you bossing!!!

    2017 May 15 : Wifey enrolment to ACFE -- Thank you bossing!!!

    2017 Dec 23 - Wifey PTE (L-69,R-72,S-85,W-69) - Take 1 Yehey! (Nursing)

    2017 Sep 17 : Returned to Singapore.

    2017 Sep 14 : Initial Entry (Melbourne)

    2017 Sep 04 : PR Visa 189 Grant!!! 3 of us!! Thank you Bossing!!!

    2017 Mar 03 : Lodge & Payment (Me,Wifey & Baby - Yehey)

    2017 Feb 15 : ITA - 189 (Software Engineer - Yehey)

    2016 Dec 22 : EOI Submission

    2016 Dec 20 : PTE (L-72,R-67,S-79,W-79) - Take 1 Yehey!

    2016 Sep 24 : Positive Assessment from ACS - Software Engineer :)

    2012 Jan 1 : Started to collect Employment Certificates / Plans of Migration to Australia

    Thank you Bossing!!!

  • fioning1120fioning1120 Pangasinan
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Nov 13, 2016
    Hi guys. Ask ko lang kung paano iindicate sa job application sa kung may visa grant na or wala pa? Gaano kalaki ang chance to secure a job while still here in Phils.? Thanks in advance sa sasagot. :-)
  • TSM_Oz_DreamTSM_Oz_Dream NSW
    Posts: 23Member
    Joined: Jul 03, 2018
    Hi Guys, Ask ko naman kong gaano katagal makahanap ng work sa field ng Electronics Engineer or Production Engineer? san po location/state ng mga hiring sa ganitong field sa OZ? Thank you in advance.
  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    @fioning1120 difficult to get offer while overseas. Although if you have a good skill sets and experience, Its easy to land a job. I found a job on my 3rd day.

    221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
    21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
    31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
    01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
    20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
    - collating requirements for NT SS application
    18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
    24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
    - was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
    - engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
    26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
    02|05|18 - PCC processing
    20|05|18 - Medical
    06|06|18 - Visa payment
    15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
    09|02|19 - Big move
    11|02|19 - First job interview
    12|02|19 - Received a job offer
    13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
    13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
    16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
    01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
    10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
    June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
    Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
    June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
    Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
    Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
    June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
    July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home

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