How to find a job in Australia?

By Monica Makari

HOW TO FIND A JOB IN AUSTRALIA

Over 65 pages of detailed information on job search!

Do you want to land your dream job in Australia?

If you are serious about exploring your realistic options to work in Australia, this is your chance! This book reveals insider secrets and step-by-step guide to get a job you want. You will learn about job market in Australia, positioning of your skills, get relevant up-to-date statistics, local contacts and links, CV and cover letter templates, checklists, DOs and DON'Ts of behaviour on a job interview and much more...

Start reading and get ready for your future success!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Monica Makari
• Release date: Nov 14, 2011
• ISBN: 9780987230201

Monica Makari

ABOUT THE AUTHOR... Currently based on the Gold Coast in Australia, I'm a co-author of some other publications about Australia and easiest ways to move to a new country. This has been my passion and specialty since 1995 when I first experienced a long-term move to a completely unknown country. After growing up and living in different European countries in my youth, I studied in various countries and learned about new cultures, different to mine, in Canada, New Zealand, Fiji and Australia. I'm continuously involved in further research to offer the best possible advice to everyone thinking about making this important step of transition. I love helping newcomers overcome their first uncomfortable moments, fears and doubts to ensure they tap into their full potential as human beings, employees as well as members of their family and social circles. Personal satisfaction generally leads to appreciation of a new country while remembering initial reasons for decision to move, I find it enormously gratifying when I see my clients enjoying a new life they created for themselves and giving their children opportunity to experience a different cultural environment for any periods of time. As you noticed, I prefer to use word 'newcomer' instead of 'migrant', not only because of slightly negative tone it may have for some readers, but also due to the fact that once you settle, you shouldn't really feel like migrant anymore. And this is what I want you to achieve - feel at ease and safe in your new country. During the years of working with at least 200 newcomers every year, I can confirm that the two most important things to carry with you at all times are: positive outlook and 'can do' attitude. Easier said than done, but our thinking is the only thing we have a power over. I can guarantee that once you really try it for the first time, it's going to be extremely easy and possibly the most satisfying thing you ever learned. All the best to all readers!

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How to find a job in Australia

Monica Makari

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November 2011

Copyright 2011 Monica Makari

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Contents

G’day!

About Australia

Australian way of life

Basic principles

Interesting facts

Job market

Unemployment rates

Average salaries

Comparison

Job search

Employment agencies

Printed media

Networking

Direct contact

Hidden job market

New to Australia?

CV or résumé

Cover letter

CV preparation

Sample CV

Additional documents

Job interview

Before, during and after

Interview questions

Mistakes to avoid

Next step

You’ve got job!

Type of employment

Legal issues

Wages

Paying the tax

What is superannuation?

Termination of employment

Workplace in Australia

Final advice

About author

G’day!

Are you looking for your first or new job in Australia?

Do you want to know how to start, what information to look for and how to prepare your CV/résumé?

Do you want to improve your interviewing skills?

Do you want to get the best possible job in the shortest possible time?

If you answered yes to any of above, this is the book for you.

It will provide accurate and complete information on how to best deal with both the positive and the negative aspects of the job search and assist you to be prepared for challenges, if you have never searched for a job in Australia. If you are coming from overseas, you also need to consider cultural differences that may sometimes delay this process. It is sometimes suggested to forget about comparisons with your previous work place, professional experience or even change the career, due to too many differences.

Before you start with the job search, learn about the employment market in Australia, specific job requirements, current and future job or career prospects, educational and skill-learning opportunities, as well as local, regional and national labour market conditions.

Besides initial labour market research, you should realistically assess your options, positions and the industries to target. You also need to make a backup plan with the list of jobs you would accept while looking for your desired position.

For the successful job search you will need to present Tax File Number, copies of diplomas, degrees, certificates and other qualifications as well as reference letters and referee contacts and most importantly, a well prepared CV/résumé and yourself! For some positions you will be required to hold Australian Driver’s License as well as professional licenses and registrations that may include additional exams or courses.

Once your labour market research is complete, or you are satisfied with your newly acquired knowledge, you should know what local employers want and what part of experience and knowledge you can offer them. Based on your research results and some professional help, you will then prepare your resume, including the requirements of local labour market.

Here are some questions to answer before starting the job search:

Where do I want to live – specific city, region or anywhere in Australia?

What is my area of expertise and does it match current market demand?

Do I need any additional education to get a job I want?

What are my strengths and weaknesses?

Who will act as my professional reference?

Once you have answered above questions, you need to….

Prepare a Curriculum Vitae or Résumé (generally called CV in Australia)

Contact employment agencies, employers and research online job postings

Secure one or more interviews (in person or telephone)

Follow up with a thank you note to the interviewer

Negotiate a job offer and conditions of employment

Start working!

GOOD LUCK!

About Australia

Australian way of life

Basic principles

Interesting facts

You probably already know many important facts about Australia and you will surely welcome some additional information about the country you’re considering as your next career step.

Australia, with its 6 states and 2 territories, is world's smallest continent and sixth largest territory after Russia, Canada, China, the United States of America and Brazil. Despite its size of 7,659,861 km², population is relatively small concentrated along the eastern and southeastern coasts, a small section of Australian 25,760 km of coastline.

Australia became a commonwealth of the British Empire in 1901. It was able to take advantage of its natural resources to rapidly develop its agricultural and manufacturing industries and to make a major contribution to the British effort in World Wars I and II. A referendum to change Australia's status, from a commonwealth headed by the British monarch to an independent republic, was defeated in 1999.

To live in Australia means