how to get odd jobs in Melbourne?

Amelie · March 2014

@paoako hi, yup, PR ako. meron tumawag sa akin dati na mag training daw ako ng receptionist, kaso me sinabi siya na bayad.

San ba nakakahanap ng libre na training?

Matagal pa ko makaka practice ng professio ko kasi.

Bored na ako mag-isa. My husband is starting work tomorrow.

Amelie · March 2014

Medical field pala ako. Kaya medyo matagal tagal pa bago ako makaka work.

Two weeks na ko dito sa Melbourne, arrived February 16. Nagtry ako mag apply sa mga Seek and CareerOne hindi ako natatanggap. So ok lang kahit odd jobs muna.

Amelie · March 2014

@basti hi Basti, two weeks. Arrived February 16. Medical field ako, I'm a nurse and a doctor. My husband's in IT. Ok lang sa akin kahit anong odd job, di talaga ako sanay na walang ginagawa. Tomorrow my husband starts working na, so mas lalo na boring.

gmad06 · March 2014

@basti hi Basti, two weeks. Arrived February 16. Medical field ako, I'm a nurse and a doctor. My husband's in IT. Ok lang sa akin kahit anong odd job, di talaga ako sanay na walang ginagawa. Tomorrow my husband starts working na, so mas lalo na boring.

buti ang dali nakakuha ng job si mister, 2 weeks lng? sa seek at careerone din po ba?

Amelie · March 2014

@gmad06 No. He was headhunted in Linkedin when he changed his location to Melbourne on Feb 19, our fourth day here. Mabilis lang for him, Feb 19 Wednesday, he was given java exam by headhunter, then he was scheduled for client interview (first client) on Friday afternoon. After which headhunter called him again and said come to their office on Thursday morning, I guess to check if he looks presentable. Then he was scheduled for interview sa isa pang client on Monday morning naman.

Headhunter called him while we were having lunch after his second interview and told him that both clients offered him a job. That was Feb 24, Monday. Eight day namin dito.

We are very grateful.

We were prepared to wait a bit longer (average 3 months, based on forum posts) but I guess luck was on his side. He defines luck as chance + preparedness.

But now, there's me who's still jobless. So if may mare-refer kayo, please do. Mabait naman ako saka masipag and may medical background pa.

Amelie · March 2014

@gmad06 No. He was headhunted in Linkedin when we changed his location to Melbourne on Feb 19, our fourth day here. Mabilis lang for him, Feb 19 Wednesday, he was given java exam by headhunter, then he was scheduled for client interview (first client) on Friday afternoon. After which headhunter called him again and said come to their office the next morning, which was Thursday, I guess to check if he looks presentable. Then he was scheduled for interview sa isa pang client on Monday morning naman.

Headhunter called him while we were having lunch after his second interview and told him that both clients offered him a job. That was Feb 24, Monday. Eight day namin dito.

We are very grateful.

We were prepared to wait a bit longer (average 3 months, based on forum posts) but I guess luck was on his side. He defines luck as chance + preparedness.

But now, there's me who's still jobless. So if may mare-refer kayo, please do. Mabait naman ako saka masipag and may medical background pa.

stolich18 · March 2014

hello. Nasabi lang skn ng mga nakilala kong Pinoy dito, may mga hospitality courses daw sa sydney. Not sure sa melbourne. Baka under TAFE ito. Not sure... pero sometimes may mga opening for waiter for example na makikita nyo sa mga loca/council magazines or newspapers sabi nila

Amelie · March 2014

sorry, double post.

gmad06 · March 2014

@gmad06 No. He was headhunted in Linkedin when we changed his location to Melbourne on Feb 19, our fourth day here. Mabilis lang for him, Feb 19 Wednesday, he was given java exam by headhunter, then he was scheduled for client interview (first client) on Friday afternoon. After which headhunter called him again and said come to their office the next morning, which was Thursday, I guess to check if he looks presentable. Then he was scheduled for interview sa isa pang client on Monday morning naman.

Headhunter called him while we were having lunch after his second interview and told him that both clients offered him a job. That was Feb 24, Monday. Eight day namin dito.

We are very grateful. We were prepared to wait a bit longer (average 3 months, based on forum posts) but I guess luck was on his side. He defines luck as chance + preparedness.

But now, there's me who's still jobless. So if may mare-refer kayo, please do. Mabait naman ako saka masipag and may medical background pa.

@Amelie I must say truly inspiring yung blessing ninyo, of all the rumors about recession, downsizing and increase in jobless residents, yung nangyari sa inyu ang nagbigay sa aming mga papunta palang, ng lakas ng loob na ipagpatuloy yung hopes namin.

so before po ba nagchange address si mister at bago kayo dumating ng AU, wala po ba mga potential interviewers si mister? malapit lng ba kayo sa CBD? okay lng ba magcommute?

i suggest wag ka lng muna pumatol sa offers like dun sa reception. I think u r off the pressure kc may trabho na si mister. cguro find an odd job that ur interested in.may friend ako nagsabi na sa mga shops eventhough wala silang posting sa labas ng vacancy, pwede ka magtanong if kelangan nila ng temporary staff.

Amelie · March 2014

@gmad06 Yup, truly a blessing. Chance + preparedness.

Also, despite advice of friends to be prepared to work a level below what he used to, he was offered a senior level job. Headhunter was very excited to meet him, and said she had to edit his resume, kasi pang CTO. And he wouldn't want employers to think he's overqualified for the job. Headhunter also told us that when she saw his resume, she knew she would not have a problem placing him.

And yes, I'm a very proud wife.

Anyway, dito pala, you wouldn't want to seem overqualified for a job, kasi they will not hire you din. Maybe that's why also all receptionist applications I sent were declined.

No, he did not send any application from the Philippines so I do not know what are the chances of that. Can't hurt to try.

Right now, malayo layo kami sa CBD, pero ok din mag commute. Tram lang. Mid-March, we are moving to North Melbourne, very near CBD.

Yun nga din naiisip ko eh. So pwede ako if ever mag-store to store and ask? Another option is to volunteer. Pero pag nakalipat na siguro kami, and maybe volunteer but not everyday para maka-raket din ako ng odd jobs para rin me sarili na akong pera. Importante pa din yan kahit may work na husband ko.

Wag kayo mahinaan ng loob. Before coming here, I was very anxious because:

1) konti lang funds namin na dala,
2) medyo pangit nga daw ang job market, based on forum posts here, and experience din ng mga kakilala namin na ilang buwan bago nagka work.

If naniwala kami and hindi tumuloy, e di sayang naman. My husband wasn't anxious though. He said he knew he would get a job, he just did not expect it would be that fast.

Learn all you can. Read all you can. Practice, practice, practice. Work hard and prepare your butt off.

Australia may not have the most ideal job market nowadays, but basing on my husband's experience, I can say for sure they recognize talent when they see it. Goodluck!

gmad06 · March 2014

@Amelie wow..galing mo naman sumulat ng inspirational thoughts. i think ur husband deserves what he has now...chance+preparation+positive-thinking+prayers..

thank u for answering my queries..all the best sa inyo kabayan..

Amelie · March 2014

@gmad06 dami kasing free time eh kaya napapahaba sinusulat

goodluck! balitaan mo kami pag andito ka na sa Melbourne.

Re: odd jobs, nagtingin ako sa gumtree parang wala naman akong pwedeng pasukan dun. Puro construction work, etc.

Suggestions please?

annalissajoan · March 2014

Hi, I am also looking for a job. akala ko pwede ako mag age care habang nagaaral kaso kailangan pala ng certificate dito . I cant get a certicate courses naman kasi im enrolled. im looking for any kind of part time job now like cleaning house, housekeeping, pwede rin ako receptionist. Anyone?? Thanks po.

danyan2001us · March 2014

@annalissajoan ..oo need mo ng aged care certificate III to be able to work as an aged care personnel...aral ka sa vicseg 750$ ang program 6 weeks then 120 hours ang placement...pag matapos mo yan pwede ka na mag apply as an aged care personnel...are you in melbourne? try to check sa mga fish and chips....or submit your resume sa seek at gum tree...then referral also...mas marami ka friends dito mas mabuti para marefer ka...may mga company kasi like ours na hindi tumatanggap if not a referred one.....good luck anyway.....

annalissajoan · March 2014

@danyan2001.. pwede ba ako kumuha ng vicseg kahit na enrol ako sa Stotts? YUn kasi inemphasize sakin nung tinawagan ko.

danyan2001us · March 2014

@annalissajoan ....sa mga kakilala ko dito sa melby na mga aged care na ngayon....sila (meaning ung husband and wife) ay pareho aged care ang work habang ongoing ang program ng hubby..like for example ung kasama namin dito sa bahay...dati aged care siya habang nag skoling sa la trobe then lumipat siya sa NMIT....maybe pwede kaya lang im not that sure...magtanong ako then ill update you on this one....ang vicseg ay nasa 11 munro street, coburg, phone 9383 2533........ill suggest try to call them up and enquire....good luck and pray hard.....

annalissajoan · March 2014

@danyan2001us Salamat

danyan2001us · March 2014

@annalissajoan ..sis ito yong link ng vicseg....

http://www.vicsegnewfutures.org.au/

enquire ka sa kanila for thje aged care program either by phone or email....

stolich18 · March 2014

^Sobrang blessed nyo pareho for your husband to get a job straight away!

tama, don't feel pressured about getting a job.. If I were you siguro, unahin ko na rin muna ayusin na makasettle while looking for a job, medyo matrabaho din maglipat, mamili ng gamit etc... As well as getting your driver's license.

pmzinoz · March 2014

@amelie, hulog ka ng langit iha.. :-)
sana mahawa ka kami sa swerte at galing ninyong mag-asawa.. keep in touch here and continue to inspire us.

Amelie · March 2014

@pmzinoz thank you.

yakang yaka yan, basta aral lang ng aral

danyan2001us · March 2014

wanted kitchen hand sa may bundoora square...sa mga naghahanap ng odd job dyan....just visit the coffee shop near Coles sa Bundoora square and bring your resume....

danyan2001us · March 2014

@annalissajoan ...hi joan....try mo apply sa isang coffee shop katabi ng Coles sa Bundoora Square ( i forgot the name)....ngayon ko lang napansin na naghahanap sila ng kitchen hand....be sure to bring your resume if ever you decide to go there.....

annalissajoan · March 2014

@danyan2001us Thank u

KarenMoffitt4535 · March 2014

The are a lot of jobs in Melbourne and you can try to find available medical and health jobs here.

danyan2001us · March 2014

just to share with you guys a recent success story of one of our fellow members in Pinoyau. she arrived in melbourne less than 2 weeks ago...she shared with me yesterday that she's got a job. Her newjob is at a restaurant in a hotel. She will train for 2 weeks at 17$/hour..not bad as a start.....we include her in our prayer that everything will be positive. We also include to pray those who are still searching for that job. Good luck guys.....

speedmark · August 2014

kamusta na po ang paghahanap natin ng work? balak din po namin sana sa Melbourne. Sa Mainframe din po ako from SG. Hopefully makahanap tayo ng work before maubos ang dala nating baon.

Shinyshan · August 2014

Bka my alam jan n opening from melbourne or nearby suburbs

reiapot · January 2015

how about work po in hotels or restaurants? madali po ba makahanap? thanks

paoako · January 2015

@reiapot.. Dependent eh.. Sa crown casino naghihire din sila kahit wala ka background. Tapos before nakapagwork ako sa warehouse visy yung company.. Pang part time lng habang naghahanap ng work sa field mo