Interview

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• LokiJr Quezon City
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  March 2013

  Try niyo po to...http://www.careerfaqs.com.au/careers/interview-questions-and-tips/how-to-answer-interview-questions/
  
  Pero tingin din kayo sa forum, nagkalat na yang mga threads tungkol dito
• merc2013 Perth
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  March 2013 edited March 2013

  Thanks very much LokiJr for the link, some very good suggestions inside.
• donking Melbourne
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  March 2013

  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
• Nadine Brisbane
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  March 2013 edited March 2013

  @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
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• merc2013 Perth
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  March 2013

  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...
• stolich18 Sydney
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  March 2013

  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

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  Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
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  Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
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• merc2013 Perth
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  March 2013

  Thanks very much stolich 18. I'll follow your suggestions and try to add more.
• LokiJr Quezon City
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  March 2013

  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)
• stolich18 Sydney
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  March 2013

  ^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
• wynx Melbourne
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  March 2013

  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
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• merc2013 Perth
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  March 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.
• donking Melbourne
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  March 2013

  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
• wynx Melbourne
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  March 2013

  @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)
• merc2013 Perth
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  March 2013

  Sa palagay ko ok lang itanong. I already did on mine and was told 4 names to do my interview.
• lock_code2004 Perth
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  March 2013

  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..
• LokiJr Quezon City
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  March 2013

  ^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 North Ryde
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  March 2013

  Ako naka-suit nung interview ko both sa recruiters at sa company mismo. So bring your suit pag-lipat nyo sa Aussie. :-)

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• Okim Sydney
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  March 2013

  @LittleBoyBlue for manager level yata inapplayan mo boss..pero ayos yan..thinking of bringing also..thanks.

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• Davidx23 Brisbane
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  March 2013

  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.
• lyte Perth
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  March 2013 edited March 2013

  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.
• donking Melbourne
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  March 2013

  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
• merc2013 Perth
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  Joined: Apr 06, 2012

  March 2013

  Just had my phone interview, an Aussie and a Brit. Mabilis yung taga oz, di ko gaanong na gets with his accent. I'm familiar with the brits.
  
  So far it went alright and well. What's next kaya??? Di ko natanong...
• LittleBoyBlue North Ryde
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  March 2013

  don't be shy to ask kung pasado k or hindi upfront.

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• LokiJr Quezon City
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  March 2013

  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