<blockquote rel="mhej">Took me almost 2 months (roughly 7 weeks) before actually starting work. Naging mapili rin ako somehow sa mga jobs na inaapplyan ko via seek (ignoring mostly yung mga call center, service desk jobs) kasi umaasa ako sa offer ng previous company ko sa Manila.
But one thing I've noticed, when you apply here in Australia, you really need to be qualified. Especially on paper. Like having the necessary certifications, almost exact same experience, etc.
This, I think, is different to how we conduct job hunting the Pinas. Sa Pinas, unless highly technical yung skill, good personal presentation, confidence, and culture fit lang, you can easily get a job. Kasi sa Pinas, we think, everything is trainable. You don't have to be an expert to come on board. Whatever you do on the job, pwede mo matutunan while doing the job.
Dito, iba. Hindi importante ang willingness to learn, resourcefulness, and critical thinking. Kelangan certified ka by ang institution to prove any of your skills. Kaya mahirap.
So for those having difficulty, study can be an option. Not necessarily University type of studying. But studying for certifications and stuff.
Good luck to all!</blockquote>
@mhej sorry curious lang, from Macq ka ba? đŸ™‚