How long did it take you to get a job?

suntanline · February 2019

I started applying for jobs while I was still in Manila. In my resume, under location, I wrote, "Sydney Australia (Permanent Resident, July 2018)" Agree with @batman though, it's hard to get a job while you're overseas. A lot of the time, employers want you to be in the country for interviews, etc.

just.anotherguy · July 2019

this is one of the threads na binasa ko mula sa simula. Lalo na nung nag aantay ako sa Visa lodgement results ko noon. Sobrang inspiring, eye-opening, exciting, at kung ano ano pang feeling. Sa wakas, ngayon ako naman ang makakapag share dito..
Nauna sakin mag hanap ng trabaho yung misis ko, inabot sya ng 1.5months sa pag aapply, nakakuha sya ng part time as a dishwasher. Then recently nakakuha din sya ulit ng isa pang part time job, cashier naman sa isang Asian store. So ngayon dalawa na yung part time job nya. Nakakatuwa lang din yung mga pangyayare, kasi dati rati nammroblema sya kung paano madadagdagan yung shifts nya. Ngayong dalawa na yung part time nya, nammroblema naman sya kung paano magkakaron ng free time Nagbunga yung pag pupursigi nya mag apply via emails at walk-ins.

As for me, nagkaron ako ng trabaho after 3 weeks. Sinuwerte ako kasi nasa linya ko na din yung nakuha kong trabaho, at full-time pa. (malaking factor lalo na at requirement sa visa namin yun). So far nakaka ilang linggo na din ako sa trabaho ngayon, mababait naman yung mga kasamahan ko. Mahilig mag soundtrip sa opisina, pag patak ng alas singko nag uuwian na, twing Byernes mahilig sila mag Asian food, which is nakakatuwa kasi ako lang yung asyano sa team

kaloidq · August 2019

hello, just want to ask if meron po dito nag apply for a company habang nasa PH pa? if so, ano po ginamit niyo na contact number para matawagan po kayo ni employer? TIA po

fioning1120 · August 2019

Hi @kaloidq Pwede po kayo kumuha ng AU number sa skype, need niyo po magsubscribe and monthly payment nasa 8-9aud siya

kaloidq · August 2019

@fioning1120 said:

Hi @kaloidq Pwede po kayo kumuha ng AU number sa skype, need niyo po magsubscribe and monthly payment nasa 8-9aud siya

Sige po will try that. question though, that number sa skype will be considered as a skype number lang talaga? or will it be classified as a regular landline/mobile number? inindicate niyo po ba sa CV na its a skype number? and if may additional charges pa siya pag tinatawagan ka/tatawag ka or yun subscription itself na? TIA po

fioning1120 · August 2019

@kaliodq Hindi kagaya nung mobile numbers talaga sa Au. May nakalagay na +63 sa una yung sa skype. Pag may nagcall sayo, magaappear naman number nila sa skype pero pag tinawagan mo sila, Unknown naman ang number mo. Just indicate lang na mobile number tapos ilagay mo din Au address. Walang additional charge pag may incoming calls, pag nag call back ka meron, pero pwede ka ulit magsubscribe for free calls sa mga Au numbers , free for 1 month trial only, then unsubscribe mo na lang bago matapos ang 1 month para di ka macharge.

trixiajhem · August 2019

hi po...sorry kng makulit ako dami kong tanong sa iba't ibang threads dito sa forum😊..gusto ko lng malaman yung mga advises at suggestions nyo..kasi gusto k mg apply nang student visa because mostly i knew they said this is the easiest way to enter in au i am not sure kasi i am still about to start this journey..i graduated here in ph computer science but did not worked in my course layo work k ngayun kesa sa course ko tanong ko lng is it necessary to get a course in au related to my degree or related to my work?kasi gusto ko kumuha nang mdical course dyan sa au is it possible?sorry ang haba..thank you.po.sa inyu😊

von1xx · September 2019

hello po, ask ko ln po kung may meron ba dito na main office ng company nila is sa Australia? nakatulong po ba sainyo to nung naghahanap kayo ng work? natanong ko lang po kasi yung dati kong pinapasukan main office nila sa australia at nakakausap din namin ung mga sales at yung mismong owner..

batman · September 2019

@von1xx ang previous company ko may branch sa Australia. Referral they can help.

von1xx · September 2019

salamat po sir @batman , pano ba ung referral ginawa nyo pong character reference o written referral po?

batman · September 2019

They forwarded my cv to someone they know that might interest sa skills ko. Kasi yung branch namin dito walang assurance department. Advisory sila so di ako pede. Kaya ni refer na lang nila ako sa iba.

rvonline · September 2019

Share ko lang experience ko.

When you move in Aus, you must have a plan and right mindset. No need for Plan B. Plan B will just hold you back on your goal.

I moved here 12years ago with only $200 in my pocket. Worked in labour jobs the following weekend to have money while applying for engineering job. After 2 months, I got an engineering job and the rest is history.
I met lots of pinoy (like dentist, nurse,IT manager, Bznes manager, Accntant at madami pang iba) na nagwowork sa warehouse. Happy naman sila at kontento sa work so hnd na sila naghanap sa linya nila. Yun ibang pinoy may crab mentality sasabihin sa iyo hindi mo mapapraktis un profession mo dito or hindi ka makakakuha ng work sa linya mo. They pull you down. They put your morale down but it’s up to you if you’ll give up on your goal / dream.

Goodluck everyone.

francorio · September 2019

Hi sir rvonline. Im currently applying for visa and my target is in melbourne. I'm a civil engr here sa pinas. Nka set na ang mind ko na kukuha ako ng blue colar jobs sa construction kahit laborer or carpenter while applying for civil engr jobs. Ask ko lng kung mahirap ba mka pasok sa construction kahit worker lng?

rvonline · September 2019

I won’t do construction though. Medyo mahirap magwork sa construction. Our workers are working in cold at warm weather outdoors, 0-34degrees temp. When I was at remote WA, 45 degrees everyday.
I would suggest warehouse, process or sorting work which are all easier than construction. You can study driving forklift to have better and high paying job than normal labour job.
Sa construction, you’ll need white card to work and the more ticket you have the better chances you will have.

rvonline · September 2019

I have syrian (engr) workmate who enrolled to learn how to speak english, learn to operate excavator and forklift while applying for engineering related job. He eventually land a job as estimator on casual / contract agreement thru careerseeker. No work no pay agreement. After 6 months, the company offered him fulltime job as Estimator.

francorio · September 2019

Ahh ok. Thank you sa response sir rvonline

ali0522 · September 2019

@rvonline ano po yung careerseeker?

rvonline · September 2019

CareerSeekers is a non-profit social enterprise. It creates professional employment opportunities for migrants like refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia by enabling paid internships. The CareerSeekers model bridges the gap between new Australians and employers seeking to create a more diverse workforce.

rvonline · September 2019

My workmate was a skilled migrant, his doctor wife was the applicant.

pamzaragoza · September 2019

Hi everyone. I'm new to this forum and have been looking around for topics and helpful tips. I'll have an appointment with an agent this coming 18th and they already did an initial assessment. I'm just very anxious about everything. May cousin ako who recently migrated to Albany and are already working there (pero not related sa field na they studied for - they have blue-collar jobs right now).

I work in the Marketing industry here sa Philippines (have been working for 5 years). And I'm just scared to not find a job that fits my experience and education. Any tips you guys can give me? Should I get more certifications na related to Marketing while I'm still here sa PH?

P.S. I'll be putting all my anxieties in the table naman when I meet with the agent this Wednesday.

rvonline · September 2019

Try any jobs while looking for your dream job. It gives you local experience that you can discuss in your interview but do not include it on your CV if it’s not related to the position you’re applying.

juliatheambitiousoul · September 2019

@pamzaragoza based on my observation, most companies here are small - medium entities and they do not have a marketing department. Usually what they do is networking or word of mouth. I would suggest do some research first on your field, write a list of companies who has your field eventhough they do not have an opening on it and maybe try to email them.

As to the certifications, maybe save the money first and once you are here and have an understanding of how Australia does its Marketing, then you can get those certifications that are necessary only (usually I think is the use of software since techy na ang mga tao).

And true sabi ni @rvonline, try any jobs while waiting for your dream job. One of the hardest struggles that migrants have is looking for a job talaga. Just keep the faith and keep on pushing.

Good luck sa 18th!! Is that a job interview or visa application?

rguez06 · October 2019

Hi everyjuan,
Our company is looking for a Senior Developer (C#, SQL) with Azure experience, please message me if anyone is interested. TIA

Hunter_08 · October 2019

Our Company is looking for Test Engineer(Software Tester). Message me if interested.

rguez06 · October 2019

@rguez06 said:

Hi everyjuan,
Our company is looking for a Senior Developer (C#, SQL) with Azure experience, please message me if anyone is interested. TIA

*** Sorry guys but this does not offer sponsorship, need to be currently in Melbourne and available for interview.

kaidenMVH · October 2019

JUST sharing my experience. we moved here January sa Sydney. family of 4. wala halos baon, although meron kami house sa SG na pinapaupahan so yun monthly rent nun ang allowance namin. Swerte na yun relative namin may kakilala na contractor sa security/AV installations, so while waiting for interview nag trabaho muna ako sa kanila, swerte after 1 month in Sydney i got a job offer from an Interior Design company. Si wifey naman after 2 months nakakuha na din ng work sa arki firm naman, which ako pa yun nagpasa ng resume namin ng January (sya un na interview ako hindi wahahaha). Yun lang yun mga interview na napuntahan namin and in God's grace dun na din kami nakapasok na company. Wag lang mawawala un trust natin kay Lord and He will provide everything.

batman · November 2019

Just sharing. After 8 months 24 days may wife got job offer. After so many rejection and ignored applications. Sa mga nag hahanap pa work, keep looking. Keep applying and keep praying.