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  • GoodLuckAUGoodLuckAU Melbourne
    Posts: 236Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    Question mga Java peeps!

    Java po ako and wondering if I should get certified before going to AU. May value ba yun dyan? I looked at job postings sa seek pero out of thousands of jobs relating to java, 1-2 lang ata ang may preference sa Java certified. So from there, I get the impression that it's not preferred. Pero anong say ng mga nakaranas ng job hunting? Bago ko sya pag-ukulan ng attention at money, survey muna! :)>-

    261313 (Software Engineer)
    24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
    27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
    10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
    19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
    30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
    06 June 2013 - Medicals done
    07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
    13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
    19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
    27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
    03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    Question mga Java peeps!

    Java po ako and wondering if I should get certified before going to AU. May value ba yun dyan? I looked at job postings sa seek pero out of thousands of jobs relating to java, 1-2 lang ata ang may preference sa Java certified. So from there, I get the impression that it's not preferred. Pero anong say ng mga nakaranas ng job hunting? Bago ko sya pag-ukulan ng attention at money, survey muna! :)>-
    As long as pasok ka sa description ng Job e Im sure there is no reason na inde ka matanggap ...not a java person pero it will be based on how you do on the interview ... sabi kasi sa akin ni wifey pag nag iinterview sila malalaman at malalaman ng nag iinterview kung meron kang alam or wala ... pero sa tingin ko go for it its a plus

    Google for Everything !!!

  • GoodLuckAUGoodLuckAU Melbourne
    Posts: 236Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2013
    @JCsantos thanks po, sa reply. java din po ba si wifey?

    261313 (Software Engineer)
    24 April 2013 - ACS Skills Assessment
    27 April 2013 - IELTS (L:9 R:8 W:8 S:8.5)
    10 May 2013 - Submit EOI
    19 May 2013 - Invitation to Apply
    30 May 2013 - 189 Visa Application Lodged
    06 June 2013 - Medicals done
    07 Aug 2013 - CO Allocated (Brisbane T34)
    13 Aug 2013 - SG COC Application
    19 Aug 2013 - Included fiance in visa application as migrating dependent
    27 Aug 2013 - Fiance Medicals and SG COC Application
    03 Sept 2013 - SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - Fiance SG COC Collection
    17 Sept 2013 - VISA GRANT!!!!

  • cchamylcchamyl Brisbane
    Posts: 738Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2012
    Thanks guys! SAP PI po ung nihhandle ko pero here more like SAP Cutover Coordinator role ko
    hello po... ask ko lang.. how you found your work.. i'm also a SAP professional kac... but functional consultant... :)

    Skilled Migration (261112 Systems Analyst)

    November 20, 2013 - Visa Grant (IED: July 22, 2014)
    April 19, 2014 - Arrived in Melbourne
    May 2, 2014 - Job offer
    May 7, 2014 - First day of work

    It is only through GOD that we can achieve success..

  • happywife23happywife23 Brisbane
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2013
    Hello - makikicomment lang..sa tingin ko for IT professionals hindi naman kayo mahirapan makahanap ng work dito..ako kasi nagwwork ngayon as SAP Admin sa Procurement. Although project based lang sya, happy naman ako kasi sa isang malaking manufacturing firm dito sa Aus. I'm on spouse visa pala. I've been here for 3months palang. Hindi IT ang background ko, may experience lang ako sa SAP kaya siguro ako nakuha. Pero minsan feel ko swertihan or depende sa recruiter mo if massell ka nila sa clients nila. Sa mga nandito, ask ko lang how long it took for you to find a permanent job? parang rare sya dito sa brisbane hehe

    12-Oct-2012: visa lodgement
    15-Oct-2012: Medicals done
    18-Jan-2013: Subclass 309 (Partner visa) GRANTED! Thank you Lord! :)

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    edited August 2013
    @cchamyl ung first work ko dito sa melbourne, nakita ko lang sa seek. Nasa Sydney ako non nung nagphone interview at nagoffer sila. Sobrang urgent and desperate na sila. Contract lang sya til October this year.. Anong module hawak mo? Maraming FI and HR job opportunities. :) Pero marami din sa ibang modules, napansin ko lang yan lagi ang may hinahanap. Actually SAP Basis din sobrang matunog dito.. hehehe

    kaya lang may recruiter na tumawag, longer contract sa sydney.. mas malaki din rates.. hehehe So ayun nagresign ako dito sa melbourne kase nagoffer sila after skype interview.. Possible pala tlga na skype or phone interview lang, as long as urgent ang requirements and medyo specialised ung skill mo... although minsan ang disadvantage pag specialised, medyo konti opportunities.. pero once naman meron na, madali na lang cguro? babalik na kami sydney next week.. hehehe Ung dun naman, di ko alam pano nya nalaman details ko.. hehehe bka sa linkedin?

    actually may mga nageemail pa rin sakin ngayon, nakita nila profile ko sa linkedin, pero focus muna ako ngayon sa inaccept kong job offer sa sydney.. hehehe tska di pa naman automatic offer na yun. heheehe may tumitingin din ng profile ko sa Seek at tinawagan pa ako. Tiningnan nya kase resume ko don. :) Uso dito sa Au ang contractor roles kase pag IT.. pero syempre in the long run mas secure pa rin pag permanent...

    @happywife23 napakaraming SAP opportunities jan sa brisbane. :) Ung kasamahan ko sa work sa Melbourne after ng stint nya dito, she's taking a 2-year contract in Brisbane :)

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • silver_icesilver_ice Mandaue City
    Posts: 23Member
    Joined: May 23, 2011
    @cchamyl
    hi po! newbie here :)
    Functional consultant din si hubby, 3yrs exp (5yrs exp from mfg comp, not related to current work although parehong quality-related ang function), R.ECE sya... ang tanong ko po is- pwede kaya sya sa ICT Business/Systems Analyst ang i-nominate nya na skill sa ACS? kahit 3yrs lang exp nya? we're thinking na baka ma-consider naman since relevant nmn yung experience nya (on-site support).
    looking forward for your input :) salamat!

    Luke 1:37 "with God nothing shall be impossible"

  • mariamorrismariamorris Mandaluyong
    Posts: 45Member
    Joined: Nov 25, 2012
    edited August 2013
    Hi po. Sa mga accountants, I have a question. I have a positive skills assessment from IPA, but my friend who is a CPA is Aus mentioned that it would have been better if I had CPAA assess my skills. Right now, I'm thinking of applying for skills assessment with CPAA even if I have to pay again, if it means it will give me better chances of landing a job close to my profession. I'm currently sending out online applications but getting rejections. I will be in Aus by the end of the month and praying na sana hindi aabutin ng 2014 before I get my first job. Hehe. Does anyone think I should go for that CPAA assessment? Would really appreciate your inputs! Thanks very much to all! :)

    Occupation: General Accountant (ANZSCO Code 221111)
    03/17/12 - Took IELTS Exam
    03/28/12 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-9, W-7, S-8)
    06/02/12 - Sent Requirements for IPA Qualifications & Skills Assessment
    06/18/12 - Positive Qualifications Assessment
    07/04/12 - Positive Skills Assessment
    08/14/12 - Receipt of Skills Assessment Outcome Letter
    08/14/12 - Submitted EOI
    10/01/12 - Received invitation to lodge visa application
    11/29/12 - Lodged visa application (PR 189) & received confirmation for valid application
    12/20/12 - CO assigned
    01/11/13 - Primary applicant & de facto partner completed medicals
    02/07/13 - Dependent completed medicals
    02/20/13 - Dependent's medicals referred
    04/23/13 - Visa grant!!! Praise the Lord! :)

    "Man proposes, God disposes."

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    Hi po. Sa mga accountants, I have a question. I have a positive skills assessment from IPA, but my friend who is a CPA is Aus mentioned that it would have been better if I had CPAA assess my skills. Right now, I'm thinking of applying for skills assessment with CPAA even if I have to pay again, if it means it will give me better chances of landing a job close to my profession. I'm currently sending out online applications but getting rejections. I will be in Aus by the end of the month and praying na sana hindi aabutin ng 2014 before I get my first job. Hehe. Does anyone think I should go for that CPAA assessment? Would really appreciate your inputs! Thanks very much to all! :)
    Err, it does not matter if you get a positive skills assessment from CPAA or IPA; you can however get yourself enrolled sa CPAA Program and work on getting a CPAA designation but this will take a few years pa.

    Personal experience of my wife, she got her skills assessment sa CPAA and eventually became a an Associate Member; this did not do so much help in her application though.

    @mariamorris, give yourself time when you arrive here... getting a job prior to arriving in australia is ideal but it seldom happens nowadays; my wife took 2 months plus before she got a contractual job.

    the key challenge really right now is to work on a very good resume and cover letter/s when you submit application upon arrival here.

    all the best!

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @mariamorris tama po si tas... wala naman po pakialam company dito kung san ka na-assess e.
  • happywife23happywife23 Brisbane
    Posts: 21Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2013
    @stolich18 Thanks nakakaencourage naman :) I'll look into it. Hindi ako IT pero may experience with SAP, do you think particular sila sa diploma/degree? Usually ba contractual ang offers dito sa aus? kasi pansin ko hindi ganon kadami ang permanent jobs ngayon. I have aussie friends who are still looking for jobs up to now. Some of my friends naman from NZ, nagttemp job for 2years or more na.

    12-Oct-2012: visa lodgement
    15-Oct-2012: Medicals done
    18-Jan-2013: Subclass 309 (Partner visa) GRANTED! Thank you Lord! :)

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    @cchamyl ung first work ko dito sa melbourne, nakita ko lang sa seek. Nasa Sydney ako non nung nagphone interview at nagoffer sila. Sobrang urgent and desperate na sila. Contract lang sya til October this year.. Anong module hawak mo? Maraming FI and HR job opportunities. :) Pero marami din sa ibang modules, napansin ko lang yan lagi ang may hinahanap. Actually SAP Basis din sobrang matunog dito.. hehehe

    kaya lang may recruiter na tumawag, longer contract sa sydney.. mas malaki din rates.. hehehe So ayun nagresign ako dito sa melbourne kase nagoffer sila after skype interview.. Possible pala tlga na skype or phone interview lang, as long as urgent ang requirements and medyo specialised ung skill mo... although minsan ang disadvantage pag specialised, medyo konti opportunities.. pero once naman meron na, madali na lang cguro? babalik na kami sydney next week.. hehehe Ung dun naman, di ko alam pano nya nalaman details ko.. hehehe bka sa linkedin?

    actually may mga nageemail pa rin sakin ngayon, nakita nila profile ko sa linkedin, pero focus muna ako ngayon sa inaccept kong job offer sa sydney.. hehehe tska di pa naman automatic offer na yun. heheehe may tumitingin din ng profile ko sa Seek at tinawagan pa ako. Tiningnan nya kase resume ko don. :) Uso dito sa Au ang contractor roles kase pag IT.. pero syempre in the long run mas secure pa rin pag permanent...

    @happywife23 napakaraming SAP opportunities jan sa brisbane. :) Ung kasamahan ko sa work sa Melbourne after ng stint nya dito, she's taking a 2-year contract in Brisbane :)
    Si hubby ko SAP Basis. Pero wala pa kami jan sa Au. Simula ng nagsetup sya ng skype number last week marami na din tumatawag sa kanya pero more on 3-6 mos contract ung mga opening. We are looking sana on 1yr contract or perm. Pero once cguro na anjan na kami next year, he can accept short terms. Sana nga palarin tulad mo :)

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    @happywife23 hindi sila particular sa diploma/degree. Ang tinitingnan nila ung experience kaya dapat tailor fit tlga resume. :) yeah medyo mahirap nga raw makahanap ngayon pero once naman you're in, marami na rin opportunities ang lalapit sayo. :) Actually kung kelan nga ako nagkatrabaho, dun madaming nageemail and tumatawag skn... Nagbuild din ako relationship with recruiters kaya even across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, may mga nagssulputan na job opps. :)

    @jengrata yup puro contract nga pero sabi nila normally daw ganyan tlga naguumpisa mga trabaho dito.. mas malaki din rates pag contract kaya nga lang walang benefits and paid leaves. hehehe and syempre mas secure din daw pag full-time permanent bsta wag sila maglay off.. hehehee yes tama yan, wag muna maging mapili sa trabaho. ung una kong trabaho, 4 mos contract lang pero nagresign ako after 1.5 months kase may nagoffer skn ng 1 year+ contract for a 5-year project.. hehehh tapos ngayon meron ulit tumawag skn, full-time permanent pero dito sa melbourne.. sa sydney ung job offer na inaccept ko eh.. technically pde pa ako umatras dun pero ayoko naman ng ganon..hehehe nabook ko na rin flight ko eh and di pa namn job offer ung full-time job dito sa melbourne. Yang SAP Basis, sobrang ok yan dito, maraming job openings yan. ;-) especially pag 5 years + of experience, malaki tlga ang rates. hehehehe

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    peeps, ask ko naman po...paano mag-set up ng australian no. sa skype?...may bayad po ba to?...nasa Pinas po ako...
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  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013

    @jengrata yup puro contract nga pero sabi nila normally daw ganyan tlga naguumpisa mga trabaho dito.. mas malaki din rates pag contract kaya nga lang walang benefits and paid leaves. hehehe and syempre mas secure din daw pag full-time permanent bsta wag sila maglay off.. hehehee yes tama yan, wag muna maging mapili sa trabaho. ung una kong trabaho, 4 mos contract lang pero nagresign ako after 1.5 months kase may nagoffer skn ng 1 year+ contract for a 5-year project.. hehehh tapos ngayon meron ulit tumawag skn, full-time permanent pero dito sa melbourne.. sa sydney ung job offer na inaccept ko eh.. technically pde pa ako umatras dun pero ayoko naman ng ganon..hehehe nabook ko na rin flight ko eh and di pa namn job offer ung full-time job dito sa melbourne. Yang SAP Basis, sobrang ok yan dito, maraming job openings yan. ;-) especially pag 5 years + of experience, malaki tlga ang rates. hehehehe
    Oo nga eh, yun din sabi kay hubby. Bibihira magoffer ng perm lalo sa mga walang local
    Exp. And yes, open nmn tlga kami kahit sa short term contract once na anjan na kami. Anything is better than nothing. Initial way na rin to gain local experience. 9yrs exp na si hubby, may agent na nagadvice sa kanya ng range ng dapat nyang asking. Ang bait nga nung agent na yun eh. Tinuruan pa sya ng mga tips.

    Congrats sa mga blessings mo :)

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    ^ naku buhay na buhay na kayo dito nyan kahit sya lang magwork. leadership position na yan normally... may idea rin ako sa rates nyan hehehe

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • jengratajengrata Sydney
    Posts: 527Member
    Joined: May 15, 2013
    edited August 2013
    ^ naku buhay na buhay na kayo dito nyan kahit sya lang magwork. leadership position na yan normally... may idea rin ako sa rates nyan hehehe
    Initial plan is sya lang muna magwork until we figured out papaano ung toddler ko. Balita ko pa nmn mahaba ang queue sa mga child care. Pero pag nagustuhan ko maging HW, baka career-rin ko na. Hehehe. Although sayang din kasi additional income. IT din kasi ako.

    Speaking of childcare, nakita ko sa timeline mo nakachildcare son mo. can you share your experience? Sorry OT na. Hehehe

    ANZSCO code 263111: Computer Network and System Engineer
    April 11, 2013 - lodge 189 visa - 75pts
    April 19, 2013 - CO allocated, Brisbane Team33
    May 6, 2013 - Medical submitted by SATA
    May 15, 2013 - uploaded NBI, SG PCC and Form 80
    June 19, 2013 - Visa Granted. Thank you Lord!
    September 2013 - Hubby got a Job (while we are still in SG)
    October 2013 - Flight to Brisbane

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    ^pm kita :-) yup same here, pareho kmi It ni hubby. microsoft naman sya..

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • Rubled22Rubled22 Sydney
    Posts: 73Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2012
    share ko lang pinoyau peeps.. 2 weeks na kami ngayun dito Sydney, wala pa din pumapansin sa resume ko :( pero apply lang ako ng apply everyday.. Hopefully may tatawag na soon..

    263311 Telecommunications Engineer

    21 Jul 2012 - IELTS 2nd take (L:8.0, R:8.5, S:7.0, W:7.0)
    11 Sep 2012 - EAUST positive result
    30 Sep 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (with 60 pts.)
    8 Nov 2012 - Updated EOI (Withdrawn SA SS)
    16 Nov 2012 - 189 Invitation received! :D
    27 Nov 2012 - Visa application lodged
    18 Dec 2012 - CO allocated and medicals requested
    4 Jan 2013 - Medicals done
    4 Jan 2013 - Medicals referred to MOC
    17 May 2013 - Medicals finalized
    17 May 2013 - Visa grant!
    01 Aug 2013 - IED

    Finally! Thank you Lord for this blessing! :D

    -updated my details in the google spreadsheet-

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    share ko lang pinoyau peeps.. 2 weeks na kami ngayun dito Sydney, wala pa din pumapansin sa resume ko :( pero apply lang ako ng apply everyday.. Hopefully may tatawag na soon..
    okey lang yan...

    2 wks palang! :) take the time to polish your resume and cover letter...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • abc27abc27 North Ryde
    Posts: 213Member
    Joined: Oct 02, 2012
    @Rubled22 don't worry, 2 weeks ka pa lang. Ako 4 weeks na, huhu! Sino po kapareho ko Java Dev dito? :)

    Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
    Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)

    03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
    03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
    01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
    01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
    01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God! :)
    12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again :D )
    12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
    12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
    12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me :D )
    11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
    11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
    09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs

  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    edited August 2013
    share ko lang pinoyau peeps.. 2 weeks na kami ngayun dito Sydney, wala pa din pumapansin sa resume ko :( pero apply lang ako ng apply everyday.. Hopefully may tatawag na soon..
    maybe there is something wrong on your resume ....

    if you have money I would encourage you to use proffesional service for writing your resume

    just like one forumer here have said your resume must have a strong qualifications :)

    ika nga ni Jon bon Jovi - keep the faith!!

    Google for Everything !!!

  • raiden14raiden14 Sydney
    Posts: 704Member
    Joined: Feb 27, 2013
    ask ko lang if maraming demand for sys ad / application support? :D

    Visa Grant - Dec 22, 2015

  • OkimOkim Sydney
    Posts: 96Member
    Joined: Aug 12, 2012
    Nasubukan ko resumewritingaustralia.com. i-aassess nila resume mo for free and give you pointers how to improve it. Of course, another option is you acquire their professional services. Hindi ka naman nila pipilitin. based sa experience ko, maganda naman. I was invited to 2 client interviews when I started using it(end July).
    Do note that a polished resume and cover letter will only get you first base and will not guarantee you employment. The rest(interview phase) still is up to you.
    Sabi nga ni @JCsantos - keep the faith!!

    NO - 262113 (System Administrator)
    10/23/2012 - NSW SS application
    12/18/2012 - Received NSW SS approval letter
    12/22/2012 - Lodged Visa Application
    02/27/2013 - Visa Grant!!
    06/30/2013 - IED!

  • habibihabibi Mandaluyong
    Posts: 87Member
    Joined: Aug 16, 2013
    Sino pong meron sample for downgrading resume? Pwede po ba makahingi ng copy? Salamat.
  • Rubled22Rubled22 Sydney
    Posts: 73Member
    Joined: Jun 06, 2012
    Thanks guys for the tips and words of encouragement.. I am considering the professional resume writing option..

    263311 Telecommunications Engineer

    21 Jul 2012 - IELTS 2nd take (L:8.0, R:8.5, S:7.0, W:7.0)
    11 Sep 2012 - EAUST positive result
    30 Sep 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (with 60 pts.)
    8 Nov 2012 - Updated EOI (Withdrawn SA SS)
    16 Nov 2012 - 189 Invitation received! :D
    27 Nov 2012 - Visa application lodged
    18 Dec 2012 - CO allocated and medicals requested
    4 Jan 2013 - Medicals done
    4 Jan 2013 - Medicals referred to MOC
    17 May 2013 - Medicals finalized
    17 May 2013 - Visa grant!
    01 Aug 2013 - IED

    Finally! Thank you Lord for this blessing! :D

    -updated my details in the google spreadsheet-

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    Nasubukan ko resumewritingaustralia.com. i-aassess nila resume mo for free and give you pointers how to improve it. Of course, another option is you acquire their professional services. Hindi ka naman nila pipilitin. based sa experience ko, maganda naman. I was invited to 2 client interviews when I started using it(end July).
    Do note that a polished resume and cover letter will only get you first base and will not guarantee you employment. The rest(interview phase) still is up to you.
    Sabi nga ni @JCsantos - keep the faith!!
    sir, pumunta ako sa site nila, di ko magamit ang "review youor resume"...pang-australia based lang po ba to?...if we opt to use their service, magkakano naman po ang magpa-review/assess ng resume??
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  • xtamaoxtamao Sydney
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Jun 21, 2013
    ok lang yan kabayan 2 weeks pa lang yan,baka next week meron na tatawag, ako nga nasa 2 months na at job hunt mode pa rin :)
  • OkimOkim Sydney
    Posts: 96Member
    Joined: Aug 12, 2012
    @staycool just send your resume to [email protected] have packages na pangresume lang,meron din cover letter at resume. nasa site po lahat.

    NO - 262113 (System Administrator)
    10/23/2012 - NSW SS application
    12/18/2012 - Received NSW SS approval letter
    12/22/2012 - Lodged Visa Application
    02/27/2013 - Visa Grant!!
    06/30/2013 - IED!

  • staycoolstaycool Sydney
    Posts: 758Member
    Joined: Apr 08, 2013
    thanks @Okim...will try that on thursday...holiday kse dito sa pinas tomorrow...heheh
    • via MARA Agent
      CPA Australia 040912 : NSW SS 030812 : EOI first lodged 081312 : 1st Invitation 083112 : Updated EOI 110812 : 2nd Invitation 032713 : Lodged App 040213 : CO 042213 : medicals: 050213...visa granted (thank YOU LORD!) 060513 ... IED to NSW 03XX14 ??
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