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how to get odd jobs in Melbourne?

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  • AmelieAmelie Melbourne
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    @paoako hi, yup, PR ako. meron tumawag sa akin dati na mag training daw ako ng receptionist, kaso me sinabi siya na bayad.

    San ba nakakahanap ng libre na training?

    Matagal pa ko makaka practice ng professio ko kasi.

    Bored na ako mag-isa. My husband is starting work tomorrow.
  • AmelieAmelie Melbourne
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    Medical field pala ako. Kaya medyo matagal tagal pa bago ako makaka work.

    Two weeks na ko dito sa Melbourne, arrived February 16. Nagtry ako mag apply sa mga Seek and CareerOne hindi ako natatanggap. So ok lang kahit odd jobs muna. :)
  • AmelieAmelie Melbourne
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    @basti hi Basti, two weeks. Arrived February 16. Medical field ako, I'm a nurse and a doctor. My husband's in IT. Ok lang sa akin kahit anong odd job, di talaga ako sanay na walang ginagawa. Tomorrow my husband starts working na, so mas lalo na boring.
  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
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    @basti hi Basti, two weeks. Arrived February 16. Medical field ako, I'm a nurse and a doctor. My husband's in IT. Ok lang sa akin kahit anong odd job, di talaga ako sanay na walang ginagawa. Tomorrow my husband starts working na, so mas lalo na boring.
    buti ang dali nakakuha ng job si mister, 2 weeks lng? sa seek at careerone din po ba?

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  • AmelieAmelie Melbourne
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    edited March 2014
    @gmad06 No. He was headhunted in Linkedin when he changed his location to Melbourne on Feb 19, our fourth day here. Mabilis lang for him, Feb 19 Wednesday, he was given java exam by headhunter, then he was scheduled for client interview (first client) on Friday afternoon. After which headhunter called him again and said come to their office on Thursday morning, I guess to check if he looks presentable. Then he was scheduled for interview sa isa pang client on Monday morning naman.

    Headhunter called him while we were having lunch after his second interview and told him that both clients offered him a job. That was Feb 24, Monday. Eight day namin dito.

    We are very grateful. :) We were prepared to wait a bit longer (average 3 months, based on forum posts) but I guess luck was on his side. He defines luck as chance + preparedness. :)

    But now, there's me who's still jobless. So if may mare-refer kayo, please do. Mabait naman ako saka masipag and may medical background pa. :)
  • AmelieAmelie Melbourne
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    edited March 2014
    @gmad06 No. He was headhunted in Linkedin when we changed his location to Melbourne on Feb 19, our fourth day here. Mabilis lang for him, Feb 19 Wednesday, he was given java exam by headhunter, then he was scheduled for client interview (first client) on Friday afternoon. After which headhunter called him again and said come to their office the next morning, which was Thursday, I guess to check if he looks presentable. Then he was scheduled for interview sa isa pang client on Monday morning naman.

    Headhunter called him while we were having lunch after his second interview and told him that both clients offered him a job. That was Feb 24, Monday. Eight day namin dito.

    We are very grateful. :) We were prepared to wait a bit longer (average 3 months, based on forum posts) but I guess luck was on his side. He defines luck as chance + preparedness. :)

    But now, there's me who's still jobless. So if may mare-refer kayo, please do. Mabait naman ako saka masipag and may medical background pa. :)

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
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    hello. Nasabi lang skn ng mga nakilala kong Pinoy dito, may mga hospitality courses daw sa sydney. Not sure sa melbourne. Baka under TAFE ito. Not sure... pero sometimes may mga opening for waiter for example na makikita nyo sa mga loca/council magazines or newspapers sabi nila

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  • AmelieAmelie Melbourne
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    sorry, double post. :)
  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
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    edited March 2014
    @gmad06 No. He was headhunted in Linkedin when we changed his location to Melbourne on Feb 19, our fourth day here. Mabilis lang for him, Feb 19 Wednesday, he was given java exam by headhunter, then he was scheduled for client interview (first client) on Friday afternoon. After which headhunter called him again and said come to their office the next morning, which was Thursday, I guess to check if he looks presentable. Then he was scheduled for interview sa isa pang client on Monday morning naman.

    Headhunter called him while we were having lunch after his second interview and told him that both clients offered him a job. That was Feb 24, Monday. Eight day namin dito.

    We are very grateful. :) We were prepared to wait a bit longer (average 3 months, based on forum posts) but I guess luck was on his side. He defines luck as chance + preparedness. :)

    But now, there's me who's still jobless. So if may mare-refer kayo, please do. Mabait naman ako saka masipag and may medical background pa. :)

    @Amelie I must say truly inspiring yung blessing ninyo, of all the rumors about recession, downsizing and increase in jobless residents, yung nangyari sa inyu ang nagbigay sa aming mga papunta palang, ng lakas ng loob na ipagpatuloy yung hopes namin.

    so before po ba nagchange address si mister at bago kayo dumating ng AU, wala po ba mga potential interviewers si mister? malapit lng ba kayo sa CBD? okay lng ba magcommute?

    i suggest wag ka lng muna pumatol sa offers like dun sa reception. I think u r off the pressure kc may trabho na si mister. cguro find an odd job that ur interested in.may friend ako nagsabi na sa mga shops eventhough wala silang posting sa labas ng vacancy, pwede ka magtanong if kelangan nila ng temporary staff.

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • AmelieAmelie Melbourne
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    Joined: Oct 03, 2013
    edited March 2014
    @gmad06 Yup, truly a blessing. Chance + preparedness. :) Also, despite advice of friends to be prepared to work a level below what he used to, he was offered a senior level job. Headhunter was very excited to meet him, and said she had to edit his resume, kasi pang CTO. And he wouldn't want employers to think he's overqualified for the job. Headhunter also told us that when she saw his resume, she knew she would not have a problem placing him.

    And yes, I'm a very proud wife. :)

    Anyway, dito pala, you wouldn't want to seem overqualified for a job, kasi they will not hire you din. Maybe that's why also all receptionist applications I sent were declined.

    No, he did not send any application from the Philippines so I do not know what are the chances of that. Can't hurt to try.

    Right now, malayo layo kami sa CBD, pero ok din mag commute. Tram lang. Mid-March, we are moving to North Melbourne, very near CBD.

    Yun nga din naiisip ko eh. So pwede ako if ever mag-store to store and ask? Another option is to volunteer. Pero pag nakalipat na siguro kami, and maybe volunteer but not everyday para maka-raket din ako ng odd jobs para rin me sarili na akong pera. Importante pa din yan kahit may work na husband ko. :)

    Wag kayo mahinaan ng loob. Before coming here, I was very anxious because:

    1) konti lang funds namin na dala,
    2) medyo pangit nga daw ang job market, based on forum posts here, and experience din ng mga kakilala namin na ilang buwan bago nagka work.

    If naniwala kami and hindi tumuloy, e di sayang naman. My husband wasn't anxious though. He said he knew he would get a job, he just did not expect it would be that fast.

    Learn all you can. Read all you can. Practice, practice, practice. Work hard and prepare your butt off. :) Australia may not have the most ideal job market nowadays, but basing on my husband's experience, I can say for sure they recognize talent when they see it. Goodluck! :)




  • gmad06gmad06 Melbourne
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    @Amelie wow..galing mo naman sumulat ng inspirational thoughts. i think ur husband deserves what he has now...chance+preparation+positive-thinking+prayers..

    thank u for answering my queries..all the best sa inyo kabayan..

    Nominated Skill 263111 Computer Network and Systems
    Engineer
    1-26-2013 Submitted ACS Assesment
    4-2-2013 ACS assesment received suitable/Bachelor's Degree
    9-7-2013 IELTS 2nd retake w/EOR ( L-8.5,R-9,W-7,S-7) thank u Lord
    11-4-2013 got invite for 189VISA..
    11-11-2013 lodged visa application
    11-21-2013 medicals uploaded, no further exams required
    11-28-2013 CO allocated, Team 6 Adelaide
    12-18-2013 Completed all documents required
    12-19-2013 Visa Grant; IED Nov.18,2014 God Loves Us!!
    07-27-2014 Arrived Melbourne
    09-11-2014 Received job offer
    09-29-2014 First day at work
    11-15-2014 Bought our first car

    Even if we don't have the power to choose where we come from, we can still choose where we go from there

  • AmelieAmelie Melbourne
    Posts: 23Member
    Joined: Oct 03, 2013
    @gmad06 dami kasing free time eh kaya napapahaba sinusulat :) goodluck! balitaan mo kami pag andito ka na sa Melbourne. :)

    Re: odd jobs, nagtingin ako sa gumtree parang wala naman akong pwedeng pasukan dun. Puro construction work, etc.

    Suggestions please? :)
  • annalissajoanannalissajoan Melbourne
    Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Aug 12, 2013
    Hi, I am also looking for a job. akala ko pwede ako mag age care habang nagaaral kaso kailangan pala ng certificate dito . I cant get a certicate courses naman kasi im enrolled. im looking for any kind of part time job now like cleaning house, housekeeping, pwede rin ako receptionist. Anyone?? Thanks po.
  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @annalissajoan ..oo need mo ng aged care certificate III to be able to work as an aged care personnel...aral ka sa vicseg 750$ ang program 6 weeks then 120 hours ang placement...pag matapos mo yan pwede ka na mag apply as an aged care personnel...are you in melbourne? try to check sa mga fish and chips....or submit your resume sa seek at gum tree...then referral also...mas marami ka friends dito mas mabuti para marefer ka...may mga company kasi like ours na hindi tumatanggap if not a referred one.....good luck anyway.....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • annalissajoanannalissajoan Melbourne
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    @danyan2001.. pwede ba ako kumuha ng vicseg kahit na enrol ako sa Stotts? YUn kasi inemphasize sakin nung tinawagan ko.
  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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    @annalissajoan ....sa mga kakilala ko dito sa melby na mga aged care na ngayon....sila (meaning ung husband and wife) ay pareho aged care ang work habang ongoing ang program ng hubby..like for example ung kasama namin dito sa bahay...dati aged care siya habang nag skoling sa la trobe then lumipat siya sa NMIT....maybe pwede kaya lang im not that sure...magtanong ako then ill update you on this one....ang vicseg ay nasa 11 munro street, coburg, phone 9383 2533........ill suggest try to call them up and enquire....good luck and pray hard.....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • annalissajoanannalissajoan Melbourne
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    @danyan2001us Salamat :)
  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @annalissajoan ..sis ito yong link ng vicseg....

    http://www.vicsegnewfutures.org.au/

    enquire ka sa kanila for thje aged care program either by phone or email....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
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    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    ^Sobrang blessed nyo pareho for your husband to get a job straight away! :) tama, don't feel pressured about getting a job.. If I were you siguro, unahin ko na rin muna ayusin na makasettle while looking for a job, medyo matrabaho din maglipat, mamili ng gamit etc... As well as getting your driver's license. :)

    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

  • pmzinozpmzinoz Sydney
    Posts: 239Member
    Joined: Jul 01, 2013
    edited March 2014
    @amelie, hulog ka ng langit iha.. :-)
    sana mahawa ka kami sa swerte at galing ninyong mag-asawa.. keep in touch here and continue to inspire us.
  • AmelieAmelie Melbourne
    Posts: 23Member
    Joined: Oct 03, 2013
    @pmzinoz thank you. :) yakang yaka yan, basta aral lang ng aral :)
  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    wanted kitchen hand sa may bundoora square...sa mga naghahanap ng odd job dyan....just visit the coffee shop near Coles sa Bundoora square and bring your resume....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @annalissajoan ...hi joan....try mo apply sa isang coffee shop katabi ng Coles sa Bundoora Square ( i forgot the name)....ngayon ko lang napansin na naghahanap sila ng kitchen hand....be sure to bring your resume if ever you decide to go there.....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • annalissajoanannalissajoan Melbourne
    Posts: 20Member
    Joined: Aug 12, 2013
    @danyan2001us Thank u :)
  • KarenMoffitt4535KarenMoffitt4535 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Mar 11, 2014
    The are a lot of jobs in Melbourne and you can try to find available medical and health jobs here.
  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    just to share with you guys a recent success story of one of our fellow members in Pinoyau. she arrived in melbourne less than 2 weeks ago...she shared with me yesterday that she's got a job. Her newjob is at a restaurant in a hotel. She will train for 2 weeks at 17$/hour..not bad as a start.....we include her in our prayer that everything will be positive. We also include to pray those who are still searching for that job. Good luck guys.....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • speedmarkspeedmark Melbourne
    Posts: 37Member
    Joined: Apr 03, 2014
    kamusta na po ang paghahanap natin ng work? balak din po namin sana sa Melbourne. Sa Mainframe din po ako from SG. Hopefully makahanap tayo ng work before maubos ang dala nating baon.

    Apr 06, 2014 - Started IELTS Express Training (BC SG)
    May 10, 2014 - IELTS Written Exam
    May 12, 2014 - IELTS Speaking Exam
    May 23, 2014 - BC SG IELTS Result: L-8.5,R-8.5,W-7.5,S-8.0; Overall:8
    Jul 07, 2014 - ACS Assessment Suitable (Software Engineer 261313)
    Aug 04, 2014 - NBI Clearance completed
    Aug 25, 2014 - Vetassess lodge date (Partner skills: wife)
    Oct 30, 2014 - Received Vetassess positive outcome (Partner skills: wife)
    Nov 10, 2014 - Submitted EOI (190)
    Jan 05, 2015 - Submitted VIC SS
    Jan 15, 2015 - Received correspondence from VIC
    (requesting for a written statement explaining why I would like to live and work in Victoria)
    Jan 18, 2015 - Replied to VIC correspondence
    Jan 21, 2015 - VIC acknowledgment
    Feb 16, 2015 - VIC SS successful / Visa 190 Invite
    Feb 25, 2015 - Lodged Visa 190/frontloaded documents
    Feb 26, 2015 - SG COC(to be collected on March 19)
    Mar 02, 2015 - Medicals at Point Medical Paragon
    Mar 04, 2015 - Medical Report uploaded by Clinic(after 2 working days)
    Mar 19, 2015 - SG COC collected and frontloaded / all documents now submitted
    Apr 08, 2015 - Direct grant! Thank God!!! ^_^ (IED: Aug 01, '15)

  • ShinyshanShinyshan Melbourne
    Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Nov 20, 2013
    Bka my alam jan n opening from melbourne or nearby suburbs
  • reiapotreiapot Davao City
    Posts: 19Member
    Joined: Dec 20, 2014
    how about work po in hotels or restaurants? madali po ba makahanap? thanks
  • paoakopaoako Melbourne
    Posts: 24Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2012
    @reiapot.. Dependent eh.. Sa crown casino naghihire din sila kahit wala ka background. Tapos before nakapagwork ako sa warehouse visy yung company.. Pang part time lng habang naghahanap ng work sa field mo
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