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Finally flying to Sydney on March 18 with a promising job offer
hey guys, its been a while. At last I'll finally live my dream in the place where Sydney Opera is located. I'm flying this March 18 with a job offer at hand.
To those who started their dream, and in the halfway through, don't give up. The only real failure is when you stop trying.
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k_mavsMelbourne Posts: 712Member Joined: May 30, 2011
Galing nyo talaga sir!Good luck sa Sydney adventure nyo.
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
@tootzkie Congratz bro, sa Sydney ka pala pupunta kala ko Adelaide din hehe. All the best!
ACS 262113 / Arrived in Adelaide 19/02/12
Employment started 19/03/2012
Enjoying the land down under
lock_code2004Perth Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated Joined: Feb 23, 2012
@tootzkie - congratulations.. goodluck on your new life..
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..
tamarind26Singapore Posts: 49Member Joined: Feb 16, 2012
Congrats @tootzkie. Sana bisitahin mo pa rin kami dito sa forum.
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wow 8 more days to go! congrats Tootz! balitaan mo kame sa buhay dun ha? good luck! =D>
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k_mavsMelbourne Posts: 712Member Joined: May 30, 2011
Kita kita na lang tayo mga ka forumers sa Oz. ayos din yun at kalat tayong mga members para kahit saan part tayo ng Oz e may kakilala tayo.
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Hi @tootzkie! Congrats! Can you tell us more about how you got a job offer? Para din po sana sa mga mag-apply ng visa or maghahanap ng work from here in the Philippines.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
stolich18Sydney Posts: 993Member Joined: Feb 15, 2012
congrats, tootzkie! same request din as jclem's. hehe pashare ng journeymo with regards to the job offer and if ok ung package na inoffer.
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
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Congrats boss @tootzkie, your job offer came earlier than expected hehe... Online ba kayo nag apply ng trabaho?
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10 Dec 2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application and sent docs via Fedex
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14 Dec 2011 - ACS received my documents
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3 Mar 2012 - applied for IELTS Remarking (no changes)
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heyits7me_magsImus City Posts: 599Member Joined: Jan 13, 2011
All the very best, @tootz...balitaan mo na lang kami! Katie049 will be flying to Sydney sana magkita kayo dyan and have a safe trip! fr. your tita @heyits7me_mags, ha aha ha!
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
k_mavsMelbourne Posts: 712Member Joined: May 30, 2011
All the very best, @tootz...balitaan mo na lang kami! Katie049 will be flying to Sydney sana magkita kayo dyan and have a safe trip! fr. your tita @heyits7me_mags, ha aha ha!
Talagang galangan na po tayo dito sa site na to ah. May ate, uncle at Tita. Konti na lang at kumpleto na ang pamilya. Hehe.
“We can make our own plans, but the LORD gives the right answer.”
tootzkieSydney Posts: 200Member Joined: Jan 15, 2011
edited March 2012
ganito po yun. Sa lahat ng mga visa grantees, ngayon pa lang magforward na kayo ng applications sa mga agencies like Hays, Hudson, etc. Since talagang may shortage sa skilled workers, they accommodate applicants with valid visa even though they are still in their home countries. Sa case ko, i'd been interviewed many times over skype and i indicated my expected date of arrival.
About resume, sinunod ko ang instruction ni katie049, like the use of british/australian spelling, i.e. centre, analyse, etc, the date should be dd/mm/yyyy format. Resume should be clear, concise and complete. Indicate your level of expertise. Yes, you may exaggerate but make sure you can justify it on the interview.
Be yourself during the interview. Practice to speak and do some rehearsal before the interview. Be spontaneous and make sure you are well-versed with technical terms related to your job knowledge and skills.
Sa lahat ng mga nagcongratulate, maraming salamat po, nakakataba ng puso. I hope to see you all in australia.
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
@tootzkie, hindi lang pala dapat through seek or careerone ang pag-apply. Ok din if we register and save our resumes sa site ng mga headhunters. Thank you sa tips.
Pano ka nila kino-contact? Email ba muna or tatawag na sila sa cellphone mo? Ikaw ba ang nagsusuggest na Skype or sila?
Meron ka na bang pwedeng tirhan sa Sydney like relatives or friends? If wala pa, pano ka naghahanap? Sorry, dami kong questions ha. We're planning ahead na din kasi and glad to have someone like you here na pwede tanungan.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@tootzkie, Thanks for the tips -most especially about the resume content! Matanong ko lang...gumamit ka ba ng accent pag kausap mo mga Aussies? Nahihiya kasi ako gumamit ng accent baka isipin nila trying hard hehe.
heyits7me_magsImus City Posts: 599Member Joined: Jan 13, 2011
edited March 2012
ganito po yun. Sa lahat ng mga visa grantees, ngayon pa lang magforward na kayo ng applications sa mga agencies like Hays, Hudson, etc. Since talagang may shortage sa skilled workers, they accommodate applicants with valid visa even though they are still in their home countries. Sa case ko, i'd been interviewed many times over skype and i indicated my expected date of arrival.
About resume, sinunod ko ang instruction ni katie049, like the use of british/australian spelling, i.e. centre, analyse, etc, the date should be dd/mm/yyyy format. Resume should be clear, concise and complete. Indicate your level of expertise. Yes, you may exaggerate but make sure you can justify it on the interview.
Be yourself during the interview. Practice to speak and do some rehearsal before the interview. Be spontaneous and make sure you are well-versed with technical terms related to your job knowledge and skills.
Sa lahat ng mga nagcongratulate, maraming salamat po, nakakataba ng puso. I hope to see you all in australia.
Thanks! @tootzkie for sharing...that idea is very informative to us. Tip ko lang din sa mga newly grantees who are looking for a job in Oz provide yourself an Aussie sim card pabili na lang kayo sa friend nyo sa Oz para accessible kayo o madaling kontakin. This is an idea from my friend who are already in Oz.
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
tootzkieSydney Posts: 200Member Joined: Jan 15, 2011
edited March 2012
jclem and lokijr,
They notified me about the skype interview through email. Then they scheduled it at my own convenient time. Prior to that, i rehearsed on how to answer smartly. I observed correct pronunciation and intonation. Accent doesnt necessarily to be british or australian, be a filipino coz our accent is accepted globally.
Kapag may sense of humor ang interviewer sakyan nyo.
"Uhmm, you look nice". The interviewer commented when i opened my cam.
I said, "you look beautiful mam". Tumawa sya kasi hindi naman sya kagandahan.
"You are the only person who told me that I'm beautiful". SAbi nya.
"The word beautiful is subjective mam, every person has its own standpoint on beauty. Some people say you are beautiful and some say otherwise."
Then tumawa na naman sya. Ayun nawala ana ng tension ko.
About accommodation, sa backpacker lang muna ako kasi single naman ako, then kapag sumuweldo sa 5-star na..... JOWK lng hehehe. I prefer backpacker so i can socialize with different nationalities of different culture. Parang yan din ang sagot ko sa speaking test noong tinanong ako kung san ako nag-i-stay when i go out of country hahahaha.
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Thank you, tootzkie! Congrats ulit!
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
cinnamon20Sydney Posts: 243Member Joined: Oct 05, 2011
@Tootzkie; Congratulations ang galing naman!!. Ang ganda sa Sydney pag marami ka ng pera kain ka sa mga restaurants and pasyalan.. So far itong restaurant na ito ang favorite ko pancakes on the rocks ang sarap ng pancakes super laki hehehh halos isang malaki plato na dito.. Daming restaurants sa Sydney kaso mahal.. Tapos pasyal ka ng Bondi, Manly, Coogee (so far yan lang yung mga napuntahan ko beach kasi 1 month lang ako dun) ang gaganda ng beach nila.. If you want I can PM you nice places to visit in NSW. Nilista ko lahat ng pinuntahan kong lugar when I went there last 2007.. God Bless
Nominated Occupation: ICT BA
Assessment: July 2014
EOI created: Feb 2015 applied SS to NSW but failed (waited for year pero ayaw pa din)
PTE Test: Took July 2015 failed
Retake PTE Dec 2015: Passed
Got invited Feb 2016
March 22: :Paid visa fee
RClemLos Angeles Posts: 31Member Joined: Jan 16, 2012
Congrats on your journey, apat na (di maka)tulog na lang! Btw, paano kung backpack style, paano yung mga damit mo, yung food mo, paglalaba, luto, etc. Sorry ha, eto kasi yung mga naiisip kong since eto yung madalas ko gawin sa bahay.
(Sana hindi ito mabasa ng housemate ko)
LokiJrQuezon City Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@tootzkie, ganun pala dapat sa interview, bolero hehehe...joke lang di po ba mas makakamura kayo pag shared flat kayo?
tootzkieSydney Posts: 200Member Joined: Jan 15, 2011
cinnamon thanks, pupuntahan ko yan.
rclem, about sa paglalaba, may laundry station naman dun, ako mismo ang maglalaba sa washing machine. About food, pwede rin akong magluto kasi may kitchen sila.
Lokijr, shared flat ang option ko talaga, i'll try to acclimatize myself first to the new environment kaya nagbackpacker ako for 7 days. Single kasi ako at walang kausap, so kung 6 kami sa isang room eh di may ka-jamming ako, makakasama ko sila sa pamamasyal. May pagka-extrovert kasi ako, i sometimes find my happiness to other people. Friendly din ako at walang masamang tinapay sakin hehehe. Actually ang favorite hang-out ko eh dun sa pinsan kong nakatira sa squatter, sobra kasing dami ng tao sa lugar nila, tapos ang bababaw ng mga tao, laging nakatawa. Then laging may rambol. Ang saya hahahaha.
Ngayon ko na-realize, mahirap pala mag-migrate ng single, parang wala kang kahati ng feelings at emotions mo, walang magsasabi sayo ng... "kaya natin yan". Bigla tuloy akong nalungkot, hanap na nga ako ng mapapangasawa hahahahah.
heyits7me_magsImus City Posts: 599Member Joined: Jan 13, 2011
edited March 2012
cinnamon thanks, pupuntahan ko yan.
rclem, about sa paglalaba, may laundry station naman dun, ako mismo ang maglalaba sa washing machine. About food, pwede rin akong magluto kasi may kitchen sila.
Lokijr, shared flat ang option ko talaga, i'll try to acclimatize myself first to the new environment kaya nagbackpacker ako for 7 days. Single kasi ako at walang kausap, so kung 6 kami sa isang room eh di may ka-jamming ako, makakasama ko sila sa pamamasyal. May pagka-extrovert kasi ako, i sometimes find my happiness to other people. Friendly din ako at walang masamang tinapay sakin hehehe. Actually ang favorite hang-out ko eh dun sa pinsan kong nakatira sa squatter, sobra kasing dami ng tao sa lugar nila, tapos ang bababaw ng mga tao, laging nakatawa. Then laging may rambol. Ang saya hahahaha.
Ngayon ko na-realize, mahirap pala mag-migrate ng single, parang wala kang kahati ng feelings at emotions mo, walang magsasabi sayo ng... "kaya natin yan". Bigla tuloy akong nalungkot, hanap na nga ako ng mapapangasawa hahahahah.
korek! its time na para sa pag aasawa...maiwan ka kaya ng biyahe, well its your choice kung magpapaiwan ka, ha ha ha...meron naman dyan si ano?...aba! solid ako dun...sa tambalan nyo. Ay! ka chat ko pala sya last time.
Ayy! off topic...sorry admin baka lang ma edit, joke!
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
JClemMelbourne Posts: 528Member Joined: Jan 08, 2011
edited March 2012
rclem, about sa paglalaba, may laundry station naman dun, ako mismo ang maglalaba sa washing machine. About food, pwede rin akong magluto kasi may kitchen sila.
Ayan Mr. @rclem, alam mo na gagawin sa mga labada. 8-}
Ngayon ko na-realize, mahirap pala mag-migrate ng single, parang wala kang kahati ng feelings at emotions mo, walang magsasabi sayo ng... "kaya natin yan". Bigla tuloy akong nalungkot, hanap na nga ako ng mapapangasawa hahahahah
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
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05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
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About resume, sinunod ko ang instruction ni katie049, like the use of british/australian spelling, i.e. centre, analyse, etc, the date should be dd/mm/yyyy format. Resume should be clear, concise and complete. Indicate your level of expertise. Yes, you may exaggerate but make sure you can justify it on the interview.
Be yourself during the interview. Practice to speak and do some rehearsal before the interview. Be spontaneous and make sure you are well-versed with technical terms related to your job knowledge and skills.
Sa lahat ng mga nagcongratulate, maraming salamat po, nakakataba ng puso. I hope to see you all in australia.
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Pano ka nila kino-contact? Email ba muna or tatawag na sila sa cellphone mo? Ikaw ba ang nagsusuggest na Skype or sila?
Meron ka na bang pwedeng tirhan sa Sydney like relatives or friends? If wala pa, pano ka naghahanap? Sorry, dami kong questions ha. We're planning ahead na din kasi and glad to have someone like you here na pwede tanungan.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
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April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification
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Nahihiya kasi ako gumamit ng accent baka isipin nila trying hard hehe.
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Thanks! @tootzkie for sharing...that idea is very informative to us.
Tip ko lang din sa mga newly grantees who are looking for a job in Oz provide yourself an Aussie sim card pabili na lang kayo sa friend nyo sa Oz para accessible kayo o madaling kontakin. This is an idea from my friend who are already in Oz.
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
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They notified me about the skype interview through email. Then they scheduled it at my own convenient time. Prior to that, i rehearsed on how to answer smartly. I observed correct pronunciation and intonation. Accent doesnt necessarily to be british or australian, be a filipino coz our accent is accepted globally.
Kapag may sense of humor ang interviewer sakyan nyo.
"Uhmm, you look nice". The interviewer commented when i opened my cam.
I said, "you look beautiful mam". Tumawa sya kasi hindi naman sya kagandahan.
"You are the only person who told me that I'm beautiful". SAbi nya.
"The word beautiful is subjective mam, every person has its own standpoint on beauty. Some people say you are beautiful and some say otherwise."
Then tumawa na naman sya. Ayun nawala ana ng tension ko.
About accommodation, sa backpacker lang muna ako kasi single naman ako, then kapag sumuweldo sa 5-star na..... JOWK lng hehehe. I prefer backpacker so i can socialize with different nationalities of different culture. Parang yan din ang sagot ko sa speaking test noong tinanong ako kung san ako nag-i-stay when i go out of country hahahaha.
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Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application
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Joined: Oct 05, 2011
Nominated Occupation: ICT BA
Assessment: July 2014
EOI created: Feb 2015 applied SS to NSW but failed (waited for year pero ayaw pa din)
PTE Test: Took July 2015 failed
Retake PTE Dec 2015: Passed
Got invited Feb 2016
March 22: :Paid visa fee
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(Sana hindi ito mabasa ng housemate ko)
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di po ba mas makakamura kayo pag shared flat kayo?
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rclem, about sa paglalaba, may laundry station naman dun, ako mismo ang maglalaba sa washing machine. About food, pwede rin akong magluto kasi may kitchen sila.
Lokijr, shared flat ang option ko talaga, i'll try to acclimatize myself first to the new environment kaya nagbackpacker ako for 7 days. Single kasi ako at walang kausap, so kung 6 kami sa isang room eh di may ka-jamming ako, makakasama ko sila sa pamamasyal. May pagka-extrovert kasi ako, i sometimes find my happiness to other people. Friendly din ako at walang masamang tinapay sakin hehehe. Actually ang favorite hang-out ko eh dun sa pinsan kong nakatira sa squatter, sobra kasing dami ng tao sa lugar nila, tapos ang bababaw ng mga tao, laging nakatawa. Then laging may rambol. Ang saya hahahaha.
Ngayon ko na-realize, mahirap pala mag-migrate ng single, parang wala kang kahati ng feelings at emotions mo, walang magsasabi sayo ng... "kaya natin yan". Bigla tuloy akong nalungkot, hanap na nga ako ng mapapangasawa hahahahah.
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Ayy! off topic...sorry admin baka lang ma edit, joke!
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
Posts: 528Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2011
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.
10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made.
03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good!
03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application