Hi everyone,
I just got my ACS result and need advice on which pathway to pursue.
Background:
6 yrs+ ICT experience (3 yrs in service desk/tech support, 3 yrs as ServiceNow consultant)
BS Computer Engineering (assessed as AQF Bachelor ICT)
ACS Outcome: Not suitable for BA (261111) and SA (261112). Suitable for QA Engineer (263211).
I originally aimed for 189 as BA/SA, but since I was only deemed suitable for QA, I’m now considering using QA Engineer for VIC 190 nomination. I have an aunt in Melbourne (Cobblebank), so VIC is my target.
My dilemma:
BA/SA is more aligned with my career but is highly competitive and ACS didn’t accept me for now.
QA Engineer seems more realistic for migration since ACS already approved it.
Plan is to use QA as my migration pathway, then pivot back to ServiceNow consulting once I’m in AU.
Questions:
Is it smarter to go for QA Engineer right away for VIC 190?
Or should I wait and try again for BA/SA later?
Would love to hear your thoughts, especially from those who went through the same path 🙏