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Thanks very much LokiJr for the link, some very good suggestions inside.
donkingMelbourne Posts: 258Member Joined: May 24, 2012
Ask mo c ate stolich... may experience na sya dyan. Paging sis stolich. :-)
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
June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
June 7, 2012 - NBI
June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant
NadineBrisbane Posts: 481Member Joined: Dec 15, 2012
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@merc2013: hello po. Ang masasabi ko lang, it's double the effort in trying to understand what they are asking over the phone. I had to strain my ears, sa totoo lang!
Unang-una, heavily accented sila. Pangalawa, mahirap as it is, makipag-usap over the phone kahit nga nagtatagalog kayo pareho. Dagdagan mo pa english with their aussie accent. It can get quite tricky.
This for me, was the most challenging part talaga: trying to understand what they're saying! Ang ginawa ko, pag hindi ko talaga gets kung ano tanong, sinasabi ko na lang "pardon me". The rest of the time, dedma ko na pinagsasabi nung interviewer. Aussies have heavy accents mayt. I think it will help if you try to get used to hearing them talk before the actual interview. Syempre, di ko ginawa to. I didn't realize this at that time.
Having said all that though, here's wishing you luck! Kayang-kaya yan. The fact is, they've set aside time to interview you. It just means they are already interested in you.
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
Thanks donking and Nadine. Just want to share the email I received from my possible employer "The PD has been developed and is with HR and Migration. The ATR was signed off today (Authority to recruit).
Next step would be a phone interview maybe next week? What times and days would be free?"
I'm thinking the interview will be just formality. Just being positive that I will have an offer after passing the medical...
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
Hi merc! Be confident lang and prepare din. Review your resume. :-) greet them and try to speak slowly so they can understand you. Once the interview is finished and you're about to say goodbye, thank them for takin the opportunity to call you and that you are looking forward to connect with them again.. Leave them an impression that you are polite, not overbearing but at the same time, you have the skills that they need for the position. Eto lang din mga tips sakin ng recruiter... Research also about the company and ask about the company's culture din. Do not bring up the salary unless they ask you. Be honest lang din in the interview. :-) hope this helps! Magttype pa ako dito pag may maalala ako hhehe
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
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
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
Thanks very much stolich 18. I'll follow your suggestions and try to add more.
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Ano klaseng tono ginagamit niyo pag kausap mga Aussies? Are they as frank and direct as their western counterparts? Or dapat imaintain yung formal tone (parang satin sa Pinas)
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
^Hmm depende pa rin sa kausap. hehhehe iba iba mga nakakausap ko. Recruiters sila in Australia pero ung iba sa knila galing UK. hehehehe Some are very polite, helpful and makwento. Others are very straightforward. Sa tingin ko medyo dapat pakiramdaman pa rin. hehehe
Yung ibang nasa Au na baka mas may insights pa about this.
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
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
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
wynxMelbourne Posts: 236Member Joined: Jun 27, 2012
ask ko lang po. dun po ba sa actual interview, i mean ung personal na interview na, is it one on one or panel and normal na ginagawa nila for applicants
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)
Hi wynx. It could be one to one or panel, mostly for a panel kasama ang HR representative and one rep. from the dept. or section na inaplayan mo. You can also ask who will conduct the interview.
donkingMelbourne Posts: 258Member Joined: May 24, 2012
ang accents na naencounter ko is the cultivated Oz accent(less strong) and the broad accent (typical Queensland accent). Mas challenging yung pangalawa kesa dun sa una. Sample would be "to die" but actually saying is "today".
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
June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
June 7, 2012 - NBI
June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant
wynxMelbourne Posts: 236Member Joined: Jun 27, 2012
@merc2013 talaga? ok pala sa kanila na itanong kung sino ang magiging interviewer mo?
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)
Sa palagay ko ok lang itanong. I already did on mine and was told 4 names to do my interview.
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
maybe not the particular names but the position/job titles of those who will conduct the interview.. para atleast alam mo kung anung mga possible questions (technical, personality/hr related, situational...etc)..
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..
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
^Hmm depende pa rin sa kausap. hehhehe iba iba mga nakakausap ko. Recruiters sila in Australia pero ung iba sa knila galing UK. hehehehe Some are very polite, helpful and makwento. Others are very straightforward. Sa tingin ko medyo dapat pakiramdaman pa rin. hehehe
Yung ibang nasa Au na baka mas may insights pa about this.
Ahh ok...most of the blokes I have talked to are straight forward and informal kasi hehe...parang wala sa opisina haha
@LittleBoyBlue for manager level yata inapplayan mo boss..pero ayos yan..thinking of bringing also..thanks.
NO - 262113 (System Administrator)
10/23/2012 - NSW SS application
12/18/2012 - Received NSW SS approval letter
12/22/2012 - Lodged Visa Application
02/27/2013 - Visa Grant!!
06/30/2013 - IED!
Davidx23Brisbane Posts: 229Member Joined: Nov 08, 2011
I saw some interviewees naka shorts at polo-shirt pag ini-interview sa mga recruitment office. Para tuloy overkill yung suit and tie ko nung na-interview ako, hehe.
hello. just want to share my interview experiences. by default i usually go with suit and tie but lately ive read about something called cultural "fit" factor to be hired. i was right. one agent gave me a tip that it is important to research about the co. and what they usually wear. she advised me to just wear smart casual.came interview time, i saw other interviewees wearing smart casuals. there really is something about culture fit as one factor to be hired. my fellow officemate in the phils. who is now based and working here in Au confirmed this as she saw a list from the hr pertaining to this factor. kaya yun, it is also a key to know this aside from competence.
donkingMelbourne Posts: 258Member Joined: May 24, 2012
yup i got the same advice. :-) nice one.
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
June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
June 7, 2012 - NBI
June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant
don't be shy to ask kung pasado k or hindi upfront.
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LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Can you guys share yung mga topics na puwede ibring up sa first interview na hindi nakaka-offend sa mga Aussies? I like to think mas straight forward sila kesa sa ating mga Asians hehe
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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
June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
June 7, 2012 - NBI
June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
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Unang-una, heavily accented sila. Pangalawa, mahirap as it is, makipag-usap over the phone kahit nga nagtatagalog kayo pareho. Dagdagan mo pa english with their aussie accent. It can get quite tricky.
This for me, was the most challenging part talaga: trying to understand what they're saying! Ang ginawa ko, pag hindi ko talaga gets kung ano tanong, sinasabi ko na lang "pardon me". The rest of the time, dedma ko na pinagsasabi nung interviewer. Aussies have heavy accents mayt. I think it will help if you try to get used to hearing them talk before the actual interview. Syempre, di ko ginawa to. I didn't realize this at that time.
Having said all that though, here's wishing you luck! Kayang-kaya yan. The fact is, they've set aside time to interview you. It just means they are already interested in you.
21 Dec 2012 - 457 lodged
7 Jan 2013 - medical finalised
8 Jan 2013 - visa approved
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Next step would be a phone interview maybe next week? What times and days would be free?"
I'm thinking the interview will be just formality. Just being positive that I will have an offer after passing the medical...
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261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
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
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
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Yung ibang nasa Au na baka mas may insights pa about this.
261313 (Software Engineer)
Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
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
"Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3
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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)
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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
June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
June 7, 2012 - NBI
June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant
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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
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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!
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there really is something about culture fit as one factor to be hired. my fellow officemate in the phils. who is now based and working here in Au confirmed this as she saw a list from the hr pertaining to this factor.
kaya yun, it is also a key to know this aside from competence.
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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
June 4, 2012 - application being processed further...
June 4, 2012 - C.O. allocated
June 4, 2012 - request for PCC and medicals
June 6, 2012 - Medicals done
June 7, 2012 - NBI
June 8, 2012 - further medical results received
June 27, 2012 - All medicals finalised
July 2, 2012 - Visa Grant
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So far it went alright and well. What's next kaya??? Di ko natanong...
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