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newly grad looking for job

emcee14emcee14 SydneyPosts: 9Member
edited January 2013 in Working and skilled visas
hi guys. im new here. just saw this site yesterday.

just wondering if there are any pinoys here from the blue mountains nsw? medyo konti lang yung asians na nakikita ko d2.

i came here last year, fresh engineering grad without any industry experience. its been tough cause im still looking for an engineering job after 6 months. nagwork naman ako as a receptionist but still yung goal ko is to work in my field.

but im not losing hope though. sana mas dumami pa opportunities for fresh grads.

cheers guys
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  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @emcee14 - are you under visa 476?

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • emcee14emcee14 Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2013
    yes i am :)
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    edited January 2013
    nice.. medyo malayo nmn ang BM sa city.. baka walang masyadong offices dyan..
    alam ko mostly tourism/hotel/resto ang mga meron dyan diba..

    for sure nagtry kana sa city? anu pala engg field/specialization mo?

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • emcee14emcee14 Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2013
    yeah..my aussie partner kc ako..d2 bahay nya sa BM..

    bs civil engg grad ako..thesis is road/pavement technology..yup ngtry ako..no luck, kainis lang kc puro local exp hanap nila..now nag start na ko mag apply sa ibang state..baka swertehin :)
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    for sure dadami pa opening this january...
    goodluck..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    @emcee14 wow congrats! That visa is too good to be true talaga hehe...If I'm not mistaken there's an unwritten rule in that visa wherein sila na talaga bahala sa transition mo from training to employment. So for as long as you do your training/job well, you don't have nothing to worry about :)
  • vinpackvinpack Petaling Jaya
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Aug 12, 2012
    just keep on trying. im a civil engineer too with 3 yrs experience sa pinas and i've worked on an australian project before going here in sydney last november. still haven't found work related to my field, but let's be positive =) for the mean time, just do good on your current receptionist job! cheers!

    Recognised Graduate Visa–Temporary Resident (Subclass 476)
    Civil Engineer

    10/25/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    12/05/2011 - CO allocated/Medical Exam Request
    12/13/2011 - Medical Exam
    01/03/2012 - Health Requirements Finalised
    01/13/2012 - Visa Granted
    10/29/2012 - Flight to AU
    10/30/2012 - Australia, Finally! =)

  • emcee14emcee14 Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2013
    thanks sa reply guys :) na-inlove kc ako kaya d na ko nagwork sa pinas..wala tuloy ako experience hahaha

    @vinpack san ka sa sydney? pag nagkawork ka refer mo ako ah lol
    UPD ka rin ba?

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @emcee14 - haha linshacks na pagmamahal.. lol..

    if you (or your partner) have a budget, maybe you can try the Professional Year program... check the info on the 476 thread.. may fee nga lang..

    especially kung mag-apply ka ng PR... but i guess you wont need it, dahil pwde ka naman sponsor ng partner for PR after sometime... ;)

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • vinpackvinpack Petaling Jaya
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Aug 12, 2012
    @emcee14 yeah sure irerefer kita pag nakakuha haha! yeah tama si lock code.. if you guys have a budget, enrol in a professional year program (10k per year).. medyo mahal lang nga.. one thing that can help you is magpa assess ka na sa engineers australia and lodge your permanent residency asap. kasi yung mga fulltime, entry level positions dito mas prefer nila ibigay sa mga pr at citizen..

    sa elbi ako graduate! sa west sydney ako, villawood area =)

    Recognised Graduate Visa–Temporary Resident (Subclass 476)
    Civil Engineer

    10/25/2011 - Lodged Visa Application (Online)
    12/05/2011 - CO allocated/Medical Exam Request
    12/13/2011 - Medical Exam
    01/03/2012 - Health Requirements Finalised
    01/13/2012 - Visa Granted
    10/29/2012 - Flight to AU
    10/30/2012 - Australia, Finally! =)

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    Professional Year has something to do with training and education po ba? Does it count as work experience as well?
  • emcee14emcee14 Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2013
    mag apply na kmi ng partner visa soon..para d na ko mahirap mag ielts at magpa assess (ang tamad lang lol)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    mag apply na kmi ng partner visa soon..para d na ko mahirap mag ielts at magpa assess (ang tamad lang lol)

    yun naman pala.. haha.. congrats!!

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012
    @vinpack

    musta? balita jan sayu?

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • dominickdominick Sydney
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2012
    Wow, this is a good thread. Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks @lock_code2004 for bringing me here.

    By the way, my relatives in AU told me about enrolling in TAFE. Pwede ba mag-enroll dun once you hold a 476 visa? And is it a recommended way to have better chances of getting hired? O kumuha na lang nung professional year? :D

    17 Aug 2013 - IELTS results (LRWS - 7.5, 8.5, 7, 7)
    05 Feb 2014 - Skilled recognised graduate visa (subclass 476) grant
    02 Sep 2014 - Touchdown Sydney! :)
    04 Mar 2015 - Got a full-time permanent job in Sydney
    11 Sep 2015 - IELTS 2nd take results (LRWS - 9, 9, 7.5, 8)
    15 Sep 2015 - Lodged EA Migration Skills Assessment fast-track application (Electrical Engineer)
    16 Sep 2015 - Received positive results from EA
    01 Nov 2015 - PTE-A results (LRWS - 90, 79, 90, 90)
    02 Nov 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
    06 Nov 2015 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
    24 Dec 2015 - Lodged application for visa 189
    23 Jan 2016 - CO requested for additional documents

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    ^ Well it adds to your resume so yes, any Australian recognised qualification will help with your job prospects hehe
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @dominick - i think pareho lang ang cost per year ng TAFE (international student fee) versus Professional Year for Engineering... around 10-12kaed..

    So kung may mga technical skills ka na kailangan matutunan, then enroll in TAFE courses..
    Pero kung general skills/exposure to AU Engineering/Industry lang kailangan mo.. i would say PYear (this will add 5 pts in your EOI pts if you will apply as skilled migrant visa later)

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • dominickdominick Sydney
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2012
    @lock_code2004, thanks for this. Mukhang mas okay nga ang PYear. Also, i just learned engineering-related TAFE courses usually take two years to be completed. Hindi siya feasible for 476 holders.

    17 Aug 2013 - IELTS results (LRWS - 7.5, 8.5, 7, 7)
    05 Feb 2014 - Skilled recognised graduate visa (subclass 476) grant
    02 Sep 2014 - Touchdown Sydney! :)
    04 Mar 2015 - Got a full-time permanent job in Sydney
    11 Sep 2015 - IELTS 2nd take results (LRWS - 9, 9, 7.5, 8)
    15 Sep 2015 - Lodged EA Migration Skills Assessment fast-track application (Electrical Engineer)
    16 Sep 2015 - Received positive results from EA
    01 Nov 2015 - PTE-A results (LRWS - 90, 79, 90, 90)
    02 Nov 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
    06 Nov 2015 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
    24 Dec 2015 - Lodged application for visa 189
    23 Jan 2016 - CO requested for additional documents

  • dominickdominick Sydney
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2012
    By the way, which state do you think is best recommended for engineers?

    17 Aug 2013 - IELTS results (LRWS - 7.5, 8.5, 7, 7)
    05 Feb 2014 - Skilled recognised graduate visa (subclass 476) grant
    02 Sep 2014 - Touchdown Sydney! :)
    04 Mar 2015 - Got a full-time permanent job in Sydney
    11 Sep 2015 - IELTS 2nd take results (LRWS - 9, 9, 7.5, 8)
    15 Sep 2015 - Lodged EA Migration Skills Assessment fast-track application (Electrical Engineer)
    16 Sep 2015 - Received positive results from EA
    01 Nov 2015 - PTE-A results (LRWS - 90, 79, 90, 90)
    02 Nov 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
    06 Nov 2015 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
    24 Dec 2015 - Lodged application for visa 189
    23 Jan 2016 - CO requested for additional documents

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    By the way, which state do you think is best recommended for engineers?
    It depends on your specialization.. you can check online job sites. like seek.com..
    then search jobs (use filters) to check kung aling states ang may maraming job opening na in-line with your expertise.. ;)

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • dominickdominick Sydney
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Nov 15, 2012
    Okay, thanks lock code. :)

    17 Aug 2013 - IELTS results (LRWS - 7.5, 8.5, 7, 7)
    05 Feb 2014 - Skilled recognised graduate visa (subclass 476) grant
    02 Sep 2014 - Touchdown Sydney! :)
    04 Mar 2015 - Got a full-time permanent job in Sydney
    11 Sep 2015 - IELTS 2nd take results (LRWS - 9, 9, 7.5, 8)
    15 Sep 2015 - Lodged EA Migration Skills Assessment fast-track application (Electrical Engineer)
    16 Sep 2015 - Received positive results from EA
    01 Nov 2015 - PTE-A results (LRWS - 90, 79, 90, 90)
    02 Nov 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
    06 Nov 2015 - Received invitation to apply for visa 189
    24 Dec 2015 - Lodged application for visa 189
    23 Jan 2016 - CO requested for additional documents

  • emcee14emcee14 Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2013
    hi sa lahat ng nagreply..nakahanap na rin ako ng work :)

    its all worth it.

    goodluck sa lahat!
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @emcee14 - wow congrats!!
    pa steak ka naman dyan...

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • icebreaker1928icebreaker1928 Sydney
    Posts: 1,455Member
    Joined: Apr 26, 2011
    @emcee14 kwento ka naman pano ka nakahanap ng work...
  • adrielliadrielli Melbourne
    Posts: 23Member
    Joined: Sep 04, 2012
    @emcee14 hi, I'm also under 476 and flying to Sydney this Feb. Seriously mahirap makahanap ng work?? =( so baliwala yung 2 years ko with HP dito huhu UPd ka? baka kilala kita HEHEHE

    Visa 189 Skilled Independent Timeline (Industrial Engineer)
    11 July 2013 - Engineers Australia skills assessment lodged
    05 October 2013 - Engineers Australia assessment results
    17 October 2013 - NAATI exam
    15 January 2014 - NAATI results
    16 January 2014 - 189 EOI lodged (60 points)
    10 February 2014 - 189 Visa invitation received
    15 February 2014 - 189 Visa lodged
    16 February 2014 - All documents uploaded
    17 February 2014 - All documents received
    05 March 2014 - Immigration Medical Exam
    17 March 2014 - Medicals received
    19 March 2014 - 189 Visa Granted!!

    Visa 476 Skilled Recognized Graduate Timeline
    21 April 2012 - IELTS Exam
    05 May 2012 - IELTS Result: S&L-8.5; W&R-7.5; OB-8
    15 May 2012 - Submitted 476 Online Application
    23 June 2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    17 July 2012 - Medicals and Other Documents Received
    23 July 2012 - Medicals Referred
    03 September 2012 - Medicals Finalized, Visa Granted
    21 February 2013 - Arrival in Sydney

  • emcee14emcee14 Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2013
    sa 7 months ko d2, sobrng dami kong inapply-an..more than 100 cguro haha

    konti lng yung tumawag na recruiter, sabi sakin, bihira daw kc tlga ung positions na d kailngan ng experience

    finally, may tumwag sakin, direct employer, asked me if i can attend an interview..first time ko ma-interview lol

    nabola ko nmn cla, natanggap ako :)
  • emcee14emcee14 Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2013
    @adrielli nahirapan ako makahanap ng work..pero iba iba nmn experience ng mga tao..part narin kc cguro ung wala tlga akong experience tlga..buti n nga lang nbgyan ako ng chance..

    pero dont be discouraged kc super ganda sa aus..ska kilala nmn ung company that you worked with..basta maghanda ka lng ng malaking budget lol UPD ako..magkabatch tau feeling ko..05 ako :)
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @emcee14 - ayos.. congrats.
    is your work sa BM din? or sa Sydney area na?

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • emcee14emcee14 Sydney
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Jan 03, 2013
    next to BM..sa penrith :) buti nlng malapit lng haha..kala ko kailangan ko lumipat ng state :p
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @emcee14 sakto.. tuloy ang maligayang buhay sa piling ng minamahal.. lol.

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

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