Hi guys. I just want to share my job hunting story.
I sent about a hundred cvs in total and it took me exactly a month to finally land a job here in Sydney (arrived June 1st), and I must say, it wasn't an easy ride. I've received several rejections (both automated and personal replies) too, but I kept going 🙂
Here's a brief overview of my experience:
1st interview - with Hays, met a couple of recruiters
2nd interview - through Hays, company wanted local experience which I didn't have
3rd interview - applied directly to the company, got through the first round of interview only as they wanted someone with experience in the same industry (F&B)
4th interview - applied directly to the company, part-time, got through the first, second and third round of interviews (but eventually had to cancel because I got a job offer)
5th interview - through Hays, one interview only then job offer in the afternoon 🙂
6th interview - through referral, no current vacancies but kept my resume in their system
7th interview - with Robert Half, met two recruiters
As most people said in this forum, important talaga na nakapattern sa job description yung CV. One recruiter also told me that it would help to indicate a brief description of the nature of the company (size, what it does, industry) especially if it's not a multinational company. Based on my experience sa interviews, most of them asked competency/behavioral questions (ex. can you tell me about a time when you've been a team player) and it really helped that I prepared. Also, prepare for the "Tell Me About Yourself" bit, it can make or break your interview 🙂
Saying that you shouldn't be disheartened is easier said than done, kahit ako I wake up each day worried and sometimes afraid. But through constant prayers, and the support of my loved ones (especially my husband), I kept my faith and kept on applying. And me finding a job in a month, I believe is divine intervention 🙂
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Sorry for the long post! God bless us all 🙂