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  • aiveek8aiveek8 Sydney
    Posts: 13Member
    Joined: Sep 30, 2015
    sori kopya ng resume at cover letter pla, pasensya. paki send nalang po sa [email protected]. salamat...
  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    Hi po, Ano po ang chances makahanap ng work ang PR kung..

    -online application and online interview lang at wala pa po sa Oz.

    -Online application and online interview at wala pa po sa Oz pero may permanent address at mobile no. sa Oz.
    I dared before ako naPR, negative. Ewan ko lang now na PR na me. balita ko rare lang daw

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    Halloween na naman, masarap mag Job Haunting kapag Halloween...

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • JJ2AUJJ2AU Sydney
    Posts: 32Member
    Joined: Apr 19, 2015
    @ruelcortez_BH...hello po..pwede rin po ba makishare/pahingi po ng inyong sample resume..mag start na rin po ako ng jobhunting..salamat po in advance..email:[email protected]
  • cavalier18cavalier18 Melbourne
    Posts: 116Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2013
    @ruelcortez_BH ako rin po sir. baka pede din pakahingi ng sample resume. just got here in Melbourne last Sunday and start na din po ng jobhunting. my email is [email protected]. Thanks!

    Nominated Occupation: ANZSCO 261111 - ICT Business Analyst
    Timeline:
    11/20/13 - ACS Skill Assessment
    12/7/13 - IELTS exam
    12/20/13 - Received IELTS results (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 6.5)
    1/2/14 - Filed for IELTS remarking
    2/12/14 - ACS Result Suitable, comparable to AQF Bachelor Degree
    2/21/14 - Received Remarking Result :) (L - 8.5, R - 7, W - 7.5, S - 7)
    3/6/14 - Submitted VIC SS application
    5/26/14 - Received invite to lodge visa 189 (60 pts) Thank you lord!
    6/15/14 - Lodged Visa 189
    7/14/14 - Medicals @ St Lukes global
    7/15/14 - Done uploading all documents including Form 80. Waiting for CO allocation.
    7/22/14 - CO allocated (Team 07 GSM Adelaide). Requested for additional docs.
    8/1/14 - Medicals Referred
    7/3/15 - Visa Grant

    "That in all things God may be glorified"

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    Halloween na naman, masarap mag Job Haunting kapag Halloween...
    MOooooooooo :)

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • ruelcortez_BHruelcortez_BH Sydney
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2013
    @ruelcortez_BH
    Hi mga kabayan, nagsend na po ako ng sample CV and cover letter dun sa mag nagreqyest to PM, email and on this thread....Paceyncya been busy po in my new job :-). Blessing din po at may permanent job na ako and related to my field. Before I left dun sa previous job ko, nirefer ko na lang yung isang kabayan natin at yun, blessing din din at nakapasok and extended yung contract.

    Good luck sa lahat, if we have landed a job and another company offers another job lets refer our friends na looking for work, this will mean a lot, and as for the recruiters side kapag nagrefer ka priority nila yun kasi kakilala mo...tested it twice already. God Bless..
    congrats. you're so blessed having permanent job na & in ur field. you're a blessing too sa ni-refer mo na-hire din. which state nga pala?
    Thanks sir, dito kami Adelaide, South Australia

    On d way na po sa mga mailbox yung mga nagrequest, sorry sa delay. Also add ko lang, po though may mga experience tayo na di related its ideal na iadd natin to kc most of the time magask ang mga recruiters or employers about time gap.

    Good luck again to everyone and God Bless!

    27 June 2014 - Touch down Land Down Under

    "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." - Proverbs 16:3

  • J_OzJ_Oz Sydney
    Posts: 1,002Member
    Joined: Jun 05, 2014
    @ruelcortez_BH penge rin sample.. thanks

    Developer Programmer (261312)
    08.25.2014: Completed gathering of documents
    08.29.2014: ACS Skills Assessment
    09.09.2014: ACS Result - OK - Thank you Lord!
    10.18.2014: IELTS IDP Makati
    10.31.2014: IELTS- R:8.5 L:7.5 S:7 W:7 - OBS:7.5) - Thank you Lord!
    02.03.2015: Submitted EOI
    02.26.2015: Received ITA 189
    04.24.2015: Lodged Visa - Day 1
    04.25.2015: Uploaded docs - Day 2
    05.08.2015: Wife NBI Clearance - Day 15 || 05.25.2015: Uploaded NBI Clearance - Day 32
    05.28.2015: Medicals @ SLEC BGC Day 35
    05.30.2015: Medicals Finalised - Day 37
    06.11.2015: CO Allocated - Day 48
    07.02.2015 - Visa Granted! Thank you LORD! Glory to God!
    10.15.2015 - Arrived in SYD - Jer 29:11

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    @ruelcortez_BH, pahingi rin po :)

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    @J_Oz, oist anjan ka na pala...kumusta ang job haunting? hehehe

    Share ka naman experiences mo dyan...

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • rambuurambuu Davao City
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Oct 19, 2015
    Hello po sir, pwede pa share ng cv resume nyo po. Thanks in advance. [email protected]
  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    Halloween na naman, masarap mag Job Haunting kapag Halloween...
    MOooooooooo :)
    Haha patalastas lang brad... Back to topic na uli hehe

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

    03/23/13: IELTS GT Exam (British Council)
    04/05/13: IELTS Results L:7.0/R:7.5/W:7.5/S:8.5 OBS: 7.5
    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
    07/09/14: EA started reviewing my CDR
    08/08/14: EA Assessment Positive Results (Thank you LORD!!!)
    09/16/14: Requested EA for a Duplicate Letter (Original Outcome Letter lost during mail delivery to PH)
    09/21/14: Duplicate Assessment Letter received (Finally!!)
    09/21/14: EOI Lodged (70 pts)
    09/22/14: Invited to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) visa
    09/23/14: Obtained Overseas PCC
    09/29/14: Obtained NBI Clearance
    10/12/14: Lodged application - Visa Subclass 189
    10/12/14: Uploaded docs
    10/20/14: Medicals Done
    12/06/14: Direct Grant! To GOD Be the Glory!
    12/13/14: Completed Initial Entry - Sydney

  • J_OzJ_Oz Sydney
    Posts: 1,002Member
    Joined: Jun 05, 2014
    @J_Oz, oist anjan ka na pala...kumusta ang job haunting? hehehe

    Share ka naman experiences mo dyan...
    haha, yes andito na ako. Tourist mode last week haha... Kahapon lang ako actually nagstart magsend ng resume habang si misis naman e first day sa office... Wala pa akong nareceive na kung ano man bukod sa confirmation na natanggap daw yong email application ko hahaha... balitaan kita..

    Kelan big move mo?

    Developer Programmer (261312)
    08.25.2014: Completed gathering of documents
    08.29.2014: ACS Skills Assessment
    09.09.2014: ACS Result - OK - Thank you Lord!
    10.18.2014: IELTS IDP Makati
    10.31.2014: IELTS- R:8.5 L:7.5 S:7 W:7 - OBS:7.5) - Thank you Lord!
    02.03.2015: Submitted EOI
    02.26.2015: Received ITA 189
    04.24.2015: Lodged Visa - Day 1
    04.25.2015: Uploaded docs - Day 2
    05.08.2015: Wife NBI Clearance - Day 15 || 05.25.2015: Uploaded NBI Clearance - Day 32
    05.28.2015: Medicals @ SLEC BGC Day 35
    05.30.2015: Medicals Finalised - Day 37
    06.11.2015: CO Allocated - Day 48
    07.02.2015 - Visa Granted! Thank you LORD! Glory to God!
    10.15.2015 - Arrived in SYD - Jer 29:11

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @J_Oz paano nga pala nakakuha work si misis mo?

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • ImBImB Melbourne
    Posts: 284Member
    Joined: Nov 10, 2013
    @J_Oz, wow me work na si misis mo! Galing naman happy para senyo pre!

    Uu nga paano sya nag apply tsaka anong profession nya?

    January 2016 ang big move ko...pero ngayon pa lang kinakabahan na :D

    External Auditor
    October 2013 - IELTS review started
    November 2013 - Acad IELTS exam (Failed)
    February 2014 - Acad IELTS exam (Passed)
    1 September 2014 - Sent docs to CPA Australia
    15 September 2014 - CPAA requested other information
    18 September 2014 - Sent additional information to CPAA
    1 October 2014 - Received positive skills assessment from CPAA
    1 October 2014 - CPAA requested additional documents for employment assessment
    12 January 2015 - Received employment assessment from CPAA
    12 January 2015 - Requested a review of employment assessment made by CPAA
    1 February 2015 - EOI filed, 60 points
    5 February 2015 - Received amended employment assessment from CPAA (increased work experience)
    5 February 2015 - EOI updated, 65 points
    13 February 2015 - Received invitation to lodge visa
    17 February 2015 - Lodge and paid visa 189
    9 April 2015 - CO allocated (Team Adelaide)
    ................... - Waited for baby to come :)
    17 June 2015 - Sent baby's documents
    1 July 2015 - Uploaded form 80, NBI, Medicals
    8 July 2015 - Visa Grant!! :)
    x January 2016 - Arrived in AU
    x July 2016 - Accepted a Contractor Job
    x October 2016 - Made Permanent

  • J_OzJ_Oz Sydney
    Posts: 1,002Member
    Joined: Jun 05, 2014
    @ImB @IslanderndCity ah natransfer siya from Manila kaya naging OK din ang big move namin. bawas stress hehe.

    Developer Programmer (261312)
    08.25.2014: Completed gathering of documents
    08.29.2014: ACS Skills Assessment
    09.09.2014: ACS Result - OK - Thank you Lord!
    10.18.2014: IELTS IDP Makati
    10.31.2014: IELTS- R:8.5 L:7.5 S:7 W:7 - OBS:7.5) - Thank you Lord!
    02.03.2015: Submitted EOI
    02.26.2015: Received ITA 189
    04.24.2015: Lodged Visa - Day 1
    04.25.2015: Uploaded docs - Day 2
    05.08.2015: Wife NBI Clearance - Day 15 || 05.25.2015: Uploaded NBI Clearance - Day 32
    05.28.2015: Medicals @ SLEC BGC Day 35
    05.30.2015: Medicals Finalised - Day 37
    06.11.2015: CO Allocated - Day 48
    07.02.2015 - Visa Granted! Thank you LORD! Glory to God!
    10.15.2015 - Arrived in SYD - Jer 29:11

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @J_Oz WOW! What a great blessing!

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • J_OzJ_Oz Sydney
    Posts: 1,002Member
    Joined: Jun 05, 2014
    @IslanderndCity oo nga eh sobra. :) kaya eto ako naman ang busy sa job hunting...

    Developer Programmer (261312)
    08.25.2014: Completed gathering of documents
    08.29.2014: ACS Skills Assessment
    09.09.2014: ACS Result - OK - Thank you Lord!
    10.18.2014: IELTS IDP Makati
    10.31.2014: IELTS- R:8.5 L:7.5 S:7 W:7 - OBS:7.5) - Thank you Lord!
    02.03.2015: Submitted EOI
    02.26.2015: Received ITA 189
    04.24.2015: Lodged Visa - Day 1
    04.25.2015: Uploaded docs - Day 2
    05.08.2015: Wife NBI Clearance - Day 15 || 05.25.2015: Uploaded NBI Clearance - Day 32
    05.28.2015: Medicals @ SLEC BGC Day 35
    05.30.2015: Medicals Finalised - Day 37
    06.11.2015: CO Allocated - Day 48
    07.02.2015 - Visa Granted! Thank you LORD! Glory to God!
    10.15.2015 - Arrived in SYD - Jer 29:11

  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @J_Oz Ok lang yan, at least my regular income na 1 of you there in Sydney

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • CasperjueyCasperjuey Mandaluyong
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Oct 16, 2015
    can anyone send me a copy of aussie format of cover letter and resume? Please send it here at [email protected]
  • sillyangrymansillyangryman Brisbane
    Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Sep 09, 2015
    Pahingi rin po ng kopya. Salamat in advance. Email add ko: [email protected]
  • MaryJWMaryJW Sydney
    Posts: 32Member
    Joined: Aug 01, 2015
    Share ko lang po job hunting ni hubby, 2 wks siyang nagaapply walang tawag from emloyer until nagchange siya ng resume niya depende sa kung ano Job description ng employer,ayun pang 3rd wk nmin dito saka lang may nakapansin sa application niya.simula nadin siya work next wk.
  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
    Posts: 2,274Member, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 30, 2013
    @MaryJW common advice here: customize your CV for every job opening daw :)

    Assessed Occupation: Industrial Engineer (IE 233511)
    Achieved Goal: Australia PR (Permanent Resident). Thanks God!

    ...sharpening my core gifts now...
    ...working on new, better goals...

    Bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. ~Luke 6:28~

  • ruelcortez_BHruelcortez_BH Sydney
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2013
    Hays has current opening for IT Service Desk Support here in SA, Adelaide.

    Its a short term contract and require immediate start.

    I could refer you if you're interested, just drop me an email at [email protected]

    27 June 2014 - Touch down Land Down Under

    "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." - Proverbs 16:3

  • bait0211bait0211 Melbourne
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2013
    Question po sa lahat. Wala pa me sa Australia but merong mga applications sa online na need maglagay ng address. Please help to advise if I can put here an address of a friend in Oz? Thanks for your tips!

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    06.20.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0)
    09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
    10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
    12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
    2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
    2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
    6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
    7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
    7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
    7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
    8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
    8.13.2015 - Lodged Visa Application
    8.17.2015 - SPC Application
    9.3.2015 - NBI
    9.8.2015 - Uploaded SPC and NBI and pictures
    10.6.2015 - Uploaded Form 80
    10.7.2015 - Medical results finalized. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
    10.9.2015 - CO requested for Form 80 for dependent
    10.22.2015 - Golden Email received. Thank you Lord for the VISA grant
    4.11.2016 - Big MOVE to Melbourne
    4.18.2016 - Hubby got a job (Thank you Lord!)
    8.25.2016 - Started looking for a job (If God's will He will provide in the right time)

           PRAY, HOPE & DON't WORRY... :-) PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
  • aiayosefaiayosef Sydney
    Posts: 108Member
    Joined: May 05, 2015
    been here for 5 months with student visa. still no part time work. pde po pasend sample cv and cover letter sa [email protected] salamat po.
  • bummersummerbummersummer Melbourne
    Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Dec 20, 2015
    I've been here for almost three months now under student visa and still no luck. :((
  • angeliciousangelicious Posts: 30Member
    Joined: Mar 12, 2016
    @ruelcortez_BH Good day po. Pede po ba makisuyo ng pagsesend sample cv and cover letter nyu po? Thanks po..
    [email protected] email ko po..
  • marchbabymarchbaby Sydney
    Posts: 177Member
    Joined: Aug 29, 2015
    Pasend din po ng sample CV [email protected]. pashare din po ng tips para makahanap. Effective ba ang walk-in application?

    Life's Little Instruction 1490: "Remember that nothing important was ever achieved without someone's taking a chance."-H. Jackson Brown Jr.

  • AnnmajAnnmaj Canberra
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: May 30, 2016
    Hello! Pwede din ba ko magpasend ng sample ng resume at cv in aussie format? Here's my email ad.. [email protected]. Been applying for a month na pero hirap pa rin makahanap ng work dito sa Canberra. Baka i can get inputs from you. Good luck to all job seekers! :)
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