How long did it take you to get a job?

jaydot1989

Hello po, finished reading from the 1st post from 2012 till 2025. we were granted our 491 visa (NSW) last month visa but we are planning our first entry by feb 2026 para makuha pa namin ung mga bonus by dec '25/jan '26 dito sa sg. Sa mga IT ERP (SAP dev) po dito malakas pa din po ba ung demand jan sa aussie? We are just checking it out before we fully make our big move as ayaw namin magpadalos dalos since me and my wife are currently working in sg and sayang if matenga nang ilang months and maubos ang ipon nang walang pang job opportunity.

Advisable parin ba na by around july ung best time to go for big move kasi new fy cxa?
May nakakuha parin ba nang job offer while offshore?
How is the economy nowadays in aussie, are there too many skilled workers looking for jobs?
Since regional din lang naman kami papunta, may skill shortage nga ba sa regional and no competition parin for jobs this 2025?

Conboyboy

jaydot1989 Im not sure about IT, pero worth trying to secure a job before the BM. In that way kumpleto pa ang salary niyo and di kayo stressed finding a job.

Sa pag switch ng FY, parang quiet, pero mga August naglabasan ang posts - this is for PM in fitout industry. I guess if need nila mag hire, di nila irerespect yang mga FY transitions and will just go for it.

When applying, make a cover letter stating your intent of moving. When I did it last year, sinabi ko na Jan first week andyan na ako. May kumagat naman at yun naging first company ko. (May halong prayers kasi isa lang nag respond out of 100?).

jar0

Anyone here got a job offer (IT - specific on cloud infrastructure management or IT in general) while waiting for the visa grant offshore? If yes, can you share your tips/strategy?

MidnightPanda12

Conboyboy

I agree with this. The very first interview that I had I called the manager “Mr. Xxxx” and he laughed at me (while on the phone). In here first name basis lagi, no Sir, Ma’am or Mr/Ms. maybe sa first approach sa email. But most times it will always be first name basis.

Also, your past experience (ones gained in the Philippines) can be used to your advantage if it is really specialized. I just got a new job after casually sending some resumes out there because I found a position that clearly aligns on my previous position. Added benefit is dahil specialized sya and nahirapan ata sila maghanap I was able to negotiate the salary that I want, unlike in my current occupation which I accepted because they’re the only ones that offered. So yeah kahit medyo natagalan and may delay, I’d say accept a job offer if you need it for sustenance cause at the end of the day yun naman talaga ang role ng job. But don’t be afraid to look for greener pasture and advocate for yourself. Be confident, migrant ka dito if you keep feeling inferior, and saying that you are less, you will live that. But if you ask for what you deserve then the world will realize your worth for what you are. I hope that makes sense.

\\OzDrims//AU//

There are tons of jobs, ikaw na lang mamimili
But slowly my first casual job gave me more and more adhoc calls , maybe because the season is peaking , also made some good impression that made them think you’re reliable and always willing to contribute.
Somehow getting my first job is the hardest, while the second one followed through.
I currently have 2 active casuals +1 casual for back up + 3 side hustles on ABN (passive atm)

Cheers!

Conboyboy

The will pin you down when they ask you but you do not have a local experience.

Know how to answer this type of statement. There is a reason why they called you or they asked to meet you. They know na wala ka local experience, and if you know how to answer that - mapapa bilib mo sila at they will take their chance on you.

Tell them you have xx amount of experience similar to what you are offering in AU. Tell them your skills in doing this and that, will definitely be transferrable and it is not a problem doing that locally. 🙂 HTH

MidnightPanda12

Conboyboy

Agree with this. There are certain things in your resume that caught their eyes. So it’s up to you how to sell yourself. Just act like you already got the job (don’t be overconfident though). More like think how you can contribute to the role or the company once you got the job. For example, I mentioned that I have some industry connections that I can utilize and bring to the company. Or mention the times you had used their products or worked with them either directly or indirectly (if possible). In my case I worked with their company before as a contractor doing some trials in another country. So I mentioned that. Also as gimmicky as it may sound I actually showed them that I am using their product. Literally showed them a bag of their product during the zoom interview. They laughed but I sure did left an impression since I got the job.

Also, don’t be afraid to bargain especially if nasa offer stage na kayo. They went with you, they want YOU. It is expensive to do the hiring all over again than give you a few thousand dollars of increase on the salary. Just be confident and ask politely.

\\OzDrims//AU//

Full time job secured na din!

Back story - may companies na out of the radar pero inapplyan ko na walang ano ano. Sila pa tlg yung magbibigay ng break.
Don’t loose hope.
When they asked for a salary expectation don’t give your numbers straightaway or never. You end up loosing money on the table. Let them offer if you feel na interesado sila.
Na- reject ko pa nga interview invite nila noon una, is a lasting impression doon sa interviewer ,I did not do it intentionally though.

Sa mga naghahanap darating din ang tamang opportunity pag para sayo tlg yan.

Roberto21

Good Day All

Hingi sana ako ng tips on how to secure a job months before landing in Western Australia. Nag papractice na kasi ako. Mga May or June pang ang move pero ngayon palang nag aaply na ako. 491 ang aking visa. Nag aaply ako ng 1-2 jobs per day na sa tingin ko ay malaking chance ako mahire. Nag sa sign up na rin ako sa mga labour hire agencies like RecruitWA. Lahat ng resume at cover letter ko ay personalized for each company with the help of Gemini.

Medyo may mga road blocks lang ako na nahihit like:

Ano lalagay ko na address pag itatanong nila?
Anong ilalagay kong Au number since nandito pa ako sa Philippines. May nakikita ako online na pwede kang makakuha ng AU number while here but not sure kung legit or authentic yun.
Masyado ba maaga pag apply ko kung plan ko mag move sa May or June?

Thank you po sa inputs niyo.

casssie

Roberto21

magsstay ka ba sa family/friend/relatives? pwedeng yun muna lagay mo sa address ng cv mo. pero paalam ka muna sakanila syempre!
pwede din whatsapp. matatawagan ka nila dun. lagay mo lang sa cv mo, whatsapp num tapos +63 ganun
pwede ka din naman bumili ng AU sim pero di ko natry. legit yun, may mga gumawa na dito nun
based on my exp, mabilis hiring process nila sa AU. interview ngayon tapos pwedeng start mo na agad next week ganun. saka during interview, sabihin mo na lang na magmomove ka sa AU once naka secure ka ng job. kung flexi dates naman ang move mo and wala ka pa tix, apply lang ng apply

marav0318

Just wanna ask experiences in looking for a job ng mga nasa ICT (specially ICT Security/ others) ?

How long bago kayo nakakuha ng job ?
Offshore or onshore ba kayo nung nagka job kayo ?

lyrre

marav0318

network security ako sa pinas.. 2023 kami nag start dito, hirap makakuha ng work and mahina rin talaga ko sa interview lol. 4 months bago ako natanggap sa work pero as IT support.. malaki competition kasi pinapa offshore mga ICT roles, so kapag may mga posting ang daming nagaapply.. this is not to discourage pero this is what i've experienced lang. i've seen yung iba nakakakuha naman ng agad ng align sa role nila

casssie

marav0318 1. around 3 months

onshore

sobrang competitive ng ICT. mga kalaban mo nag masters, may iba ibang cert, iba ibang tech/system whatsoever. i think it all boils down on how you sell your skills and experience.

not to discourage anyone who's reading this, but just be prepared. submit lang ng submit ng job application! once you get an interview, do your research. at least dito sasabihin agad nila sayo if hired ka o hindi hahahaha

Conboyboy

It took me about a month to get my 2nd job. I just have to be ready. All the cold calls from HH helped me prepare.
So when the opportunity knocked on the 4th week of my job hunt, i was ready.

I went back to SG to have a mini holiday and respite from the winter in melbourne. Amaysim was good as I was able to subscribe to a 20buck roaming plan where - i can have 100mins to answer calls and not get charged for roaming or international call.

marav0318

Conboyboy Hello, pwede kaya magbuy nito kahit outside Australia?

Conboyboy

marav0318 tpg yung pwede, problema lang nagsara na, nalipat sa amaysim.

Aljawharah

Most answers in the thread point to the same idea: getting a job in Australia depends more on your field, experience, and timing than anything else.

Some users mention it can take anywhere from 1–3 months on average, sometimes faster if there’s high demand or sponsorship. Others highlight that having local experience or being physically in Australia can improve your chances, but many still get hired while applying from overseas depending on the industry.

Holiday periods and employer availability can also slow down responses, so delays in replies aren’t unusual.

Overall, there’s no fixed timeline — it varies heavily by profession and employer demand, and applying broadly while staying consistent is key.

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