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Kill-Joy words: "Local Experience"

beth_logginsbeth_loggins SingaporePosts: 64Member
edited February 2013 in Working in Australia
Hi Mga kabayan,

I was looking at websites like seek.com.au , jobstreet.com.au...etc
Most of the requiters keep mentioning "Local experience in Aussie"...

Is there any way for us to overcome that?
Alam nyo nman, new migrants do not have local experience....

:( Kinda disappointing lang poh...

Any tips and brain-dumps for such? :)
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  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    edited February 2013
    i really don't get this one as well, especially for those with international work experience already..

    it's catch 22..
    - we can't hire you, because you dont have local work experience
    - but who will hire me, so i can have a local experience?

    according to articles i have read, here are some suggestions:
    - apply for volunteering, you can get local references from there
    - apply for entry level jobs, make this as a stepping-stone..
    - apply for what they call "odd jobs", or temp jobs, those that does not require specific skills
    - meet/make friends with locals or those who have been in AU for quite some time.. they may be able to refer you to some companies..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
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    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
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    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    edited February 2013
    Here is an interesting article:

    http://interviewiq.com.au/australianjobs

    and i like the last statement:

    Finally be patient. You’re not alone in your experience and taking it personally will impact your self confidence. And that’s a success killer in any job search.

    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.. ;)

  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
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    I've heard a lot of stories about new migrants who went with odd jobs for as long as 13 years before they got a job that they are happy with now.

    CO and Visa Grant: 9 Oct 2012
    The beginning of the rest of our lives: January 4, 2013

  • Hotpotato004Hotpotato004 North Ryde
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    unfortunately talagang most companies would want local experience although meron naman magbibigay sayo ng chance kaya lang hahanapin mo talaga sila. try coldcalling, it works most of the time. or pwede naman mag Maccas muna or other temporary job kc mga employers din would always ask for references before they hire you and gusto nila na may local experience na so they can ask your current/prev employer questions like in terms of your communication skills, if you are able to do your job well, your work ethics etc.

    eventually naman you'll get your desired job, talagang adjust lang sa simula.
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    We need to remember Australian companies exist to hire their locals...Kumbaga it's a given that they need to give priority to Australians in terms of employment (hence the requirement).

    Meron ngang controversial speech si Prime Minister Gillard last week para sa mga migrants na ang underlying message ay 'kung gusto niyong tumira sa bansa namin, kayo ang mag-adjust at hindi kami' hehe
  • vhoythoyvhoythoy Melbourne
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  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
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    @lock_code2004

    Thanks sa nishare mong URL. Very helpful for job seekers! :)

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  • Pinoy_vegemitePinoy_vegemite Sydney
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    edited February 2013
    I've heard a lot of stories about new migrants who went with odd jobs for as long as 13 years before they got a job that they are happy with now.
    I have high respect for people who had to go through this difficult path but 13 years for me is just too much. Baka hindi sila masyado nag hahanap. Usual reason nyan ay naging busy or tinamad nang mag hanap, ika nga the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak.

    Do not let a week pass without submitting at least 5 resumes while having your odd or entry level job. Pasasaan ba at darating din yan. Seek and you shall find.
  • Pinoy_vegemitePinoy_vegemite Sydney
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    We need to remember Australian companies exist to hire their locals...Kumbaga it's a given that they need to give priority to Australians in terms of employment (hence the requirement).

    Meron ngang controversial speech si Prime Minister Gillard last week para sa mga migrants na ang underlying message ay 'kung gusto niyong tumira sa bansa namin, kayo ang mag-adjust at hindi kami' hehe
    If you are referring to this speech circulating around, then it is a hoax.

    http://www.hoaxorfact.com/Politics/australian-pm-julia-gillard-asks-muslims-to-get-out-of-australia-facts-analysis.html
  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    @Pinoy_vegemite,
    Thanks for the link hehe...it's a mixture of fact and hoax sabi sa site...Though if it were true, I don't mind the rigid requirement at all. Nakikitira tayo sa bansa nila so we need to abide by their standards (no matter how absurd it may seem)...It's a fair trade to achieve our dreams :)

    Kung medyo unfair pakinggan yung requirement nila...well...we can always come back to the Philippines, diba? ;)

    "IMMIGRANTS, NOT AUSTRALIANS, MUST ADAPT. Take It Or Leave It. "
  • Pinoy_vegemitePinoy_vegemite Sydney
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    @LokiJr It's the hybrid version. lol!

    Migrants must learn how to assimilate and Pinoys are good at that. Some people assimilate really fast as they do not see it as an option. Others take time as they see it as a choice.

    Pwede mag aral ulit ng short courses sa TAFE if kinakailangan just to get local exposures. Pwede mag volunteer sa community. Widen your network as it helps a lot in terms of finding a job.
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    @Pinoy_vegemite - i posted the same question in this thread:

    http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/1066/migrants-who-opted-to-study-again-in-australia/p2

    so maybe you can answer.. ni-require ba ng IELTS for TAFE enrollment ang hubby mo?
    for those who want to study again, especially kung wala pang work na fulltime..
    thanks!

    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.. ;)

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
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    Share ko lang insights ng other nationalities/migrants/locals about Local Experience. :) Marami tlga tayong matututunan sa linkedin. ehehe

    http://www.linkedin.com/groupItem?view=&srchtype=discussedNews&gid=41910&item=216833383&type=member&trk=eml-anet_dig-b_pd-ttl-cn&ut=0yNqHn4hLbklE1

    Topic : Why do Australian Companies and Job Agents tend to shortlist people with Australian experience and very rarely the candidates with Global experience who can bring in fresh and different perspectives?

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    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

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  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
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    edited February 2013
    Has anyone noticed how many taxi drivers in the major cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, are actually IT specialists, mostly from India, with various certifications and degrees of experience, yet these people cannot break into the IT market in Australia, not even in a entry level position? That is a shameful lot of talent going to waste
    This reminds me of that nice young bloke who drove us from the airport to our accommodation on our first day here in Melb. When I told him I belong in the IT industry, his eyes lit up and said "me too!". He was even kind enough to write down names of companies for me, as we conversed in Hindi.

    Fortunately, I have my mind set on stacking cans in groceries after two months of unemployment.

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  • wynxwynx Melbourne
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    Ask ko lang po. does it count kapag nakapg work ka temporarily sa ibang industry other thatn you own field as local experience na rin? or kailangan dapat kung anong field talga ung profession mo? thanks

    03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
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  • multitaskingmultitasking North Ryde
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    bigger challenges awaits us migrants in Aus.. but being a Pinoy.. we will surely find a way to survive... ;)

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  • Pinoy_vegemitePinoy_vegemite Sydney
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    @Pinoy_vegemite - i posted the same question in this thread:

    http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/1066/migrants-who-opted-to-study-again-in-australia/p2

    so maybe you can answer.. ni-require ba ng IELTS for TAFE enrollment ang hubby mo?
    for those who want to study again, especially kung wala pang work na fulltime..
    thanks!
    Pinoy po ako, hindi Pinay so wala akong hubby. lol! At single pa po ako. :)

    Anyway, regarding your question, for as long as PR na, hindi na kailangan ang IELTS for TAFE enrollment. I did not personally experience this dahil hindi ako nag TAFE but I know of someone who took TAFE short courses related to his profession who eventually got a job in his field after.
  • Pinoy_vegemitePinoy_vegemite Sydney
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    Ask ko lang po. does it count kapag nakapg work ka temporarily sa ibang industry other thatn you own field as local experience na rin? or kailangan dapat kung anong field talga ung profession mo? thanks
    Kahit hind related sa field mo, considered na rin yon na local experience. Although mas advantageous if related sa field mo kahit entry position lang.
  • Pinoy_vegemitePinoy_vegemite Sydney
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    Has anyone noticed how many taxi drivers in the major cities like Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, are actually IT specialists, mostly from India, with various certifications and degrees of experience, yet these people cannot break into the IT market in Australia, not even in a entry level position? That is a shameful lot of talent going to waste
    This reminds me of that nice young bloke who drove us from the airport to our accommodation on our first day here in Melb. When I told him I belong in the IT industry, his eyes lit up and said "me too!". He was even kind enough to write down names of companies for me, as we conversed in Hindi.

    Fortunately, I have my mind set on stacking cans in groceries after two months of unemployment.
    You speak Hindi? All this time, I thought you were from the Philippines. :)
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    @Pinoy_vegemite - sorry po.... nag mixed up ang mga information.. lol..
    thanks for the reply..

    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.. ;)

  • alexamaealexamae Sydney
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    @Metaform @Pinoy_vegemite I think he's pinoy kasi nagtatagalog din sya sa kabilang thread hehehe

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  • MetaformMetaform Melbourne
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    edited February 2013
    @alexamae I'm sorry what was that? English please.

    Loljk galing kasi akong Dubai kung saan napaligiran ako ng Indians at isang Nepali na parati kong kakwentuhan.

    OnT: A friend in WA once applied for a company as an intern/apprentice. Awa ng Diyos sineswelduhan na sya doon ngayon.

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  • wynxwynx Melbourne
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    @Pinoy_vegemite i see, thank you for input. :)

    03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
    08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
    28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
    26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
    01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
    16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
    19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
    24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
    04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
    08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
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  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
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    We always imagine the most successful people to be in suits...pero huwag ka...sa Australia, a truck driver could earn as much as $150,000 a year.

    The lesson we can take from this is, maybe we're some manager or AVP already in the Philippines and you're taking your chances in Australia. Who cares if you start out with a job not related to your specialty....That 'local job experience' might be your ticket to greater success in the future :)
  • wynxwynx Melbourne
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    @LokiJr very inspiring naman yan. :)

    03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
    08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
    28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
    26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
    01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
    16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
    19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
    24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
    04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
    08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
    09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)

  • emcee14emcee14 Sydney
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    super kill joy tlga yang local experience! I was depressed before kc for 7 months i couldnt find a job..not only because wla akong local experience pero dahil wala akong khit anong experience tlga kc fresh grad ako nung nag migrate ako sa au.. wala man lng tumwag o nag invite sakin for interview kahit nsa au na ako..

    finally dumating din ang time ko and one local engineering company called me for an interview..hnd graduate engineer ung job pero inaaplyan ko..lahat ng klase ng work na pede inapplyan ko na! luckily ntanggap namn ako..first interview, first job ko rin..i was so happy!

    after a month of working there, my boss told me im too good for my current position so he promoted me as a pavement engineer! sa wakas engineer na din!

    anyway sobrang haba ng post ko, but the point is, u jst have to be patient..darating din ang time na para sau and its all gonna be worth it! :)
  • donkingdonking Melbourne
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    very inspiring mate.

    April 24, 2011 - Submitted CDR to EA
    May 6, 2011 - IELTS BC OBS 7.0
    August 25, 2011 - Received positive assessment from EA
    February 22, 2012 - Resat IELTS IDP OBS 7.5
    April 13, 2012 - Applied SS SA
    May 1, 2012 - Received positive response from SA
    May 10, 2012 - Pre-lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - Lodgement to DIAC
    May 31, 2012 - South Australia sent form 1100 to DIAC
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  • wynxwynx Melbourne
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    @emcee14 tiyaga tiyaga lang talaga at darating din ang para sayo in time. :)

    03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
    08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
    28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
    26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
    01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
    16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
    19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
    24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
    04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
    08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
    09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
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    @emcee14 - ikaw na.. 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.. ;)

  • amcasperforuamcasperforu Rio de Janeiro
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    super kill joy tlga yang local experience! I was depressed before kc for 7 months i couldnt find a job..not only because wla akong local experience pero dahil wala akong khit anong experience tlga kc fresh grad ako nung nag migrate ako sa au.. wala man lng tumwag o nag invite sakin for interview kahit nsa au na ako..

    finally dumating din ang time ko and one local engineering company called me for an interview..hnd graduate engineer ung job pero inaaplyan ko..lahat ng klase ng work na pede inapplyan ko na! luckily ntanggap namn ako..first interview, first job ko rin..i was so happy!

    after a month of working there, my boss told me im too good for my current position so he promoted me as a pavement engineer! sa wakas engineer na din!

    anyway sobrang haba ng post ko, but the point is, u jst have to be patient..darating din ang time na para sau and its all gonna be worth it! :)
    indeed very inspiring... congrats po :)

    Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
    October 12, 2012: IELTS Speaking (BC)
    October 13, 2012: IETLS L/R/W
    October 26, 2012: IELTS Results L/R: 7.0 S/W: 6.5 OB: 7.0
    October 27, 2012: Lodged ACS
    October 30, 2012: Stage 4 ACS
    Novemb 29, 2012: ACS Suitable (Thank you Lord!)
    Novemb 30, 2012: EOI and Submit NSW application via Fedex
    February19, 2013: NSW Ack letter received (Salamat po Lord!)
    April 29, 2013 : NSW SS approval
    April 30, 2013 : Invitation from SkillSelect
    May 03, 2013 : Lodge application including my mom
    May 06, 2013 : Medicals done at St. Lukes
    May 15, 2013 : My med result was uploaded
    May 23, 2013 : NBI clearance uploaded
    May 28, 2013 : Nanay's medical uploaded
    Thank you Lord sa maraming blessings. Kayo na po ang bahala sa next journey namin ni nanay.
    Jun 14, 2013 - Oct 08, 2013: Almost saying Goodbye AU... But keep pushing and believing...
    Oct 09, 3013 : Golden email from CO
    Oct 30, 2013 : VISA GRANT with nanay :)
    In HIS name nothing is impossible! Thank you Lord!

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