ORC Posted October 30, 2015 Report Share Posted October 30, 2015 Okay so I've been quiet for a while but that's because I've been really really busy but in a good way and soaking up this amazing Sydney This may be different for everyone but this how it went for me.From landing, took me 3 weeks to find a job. I'm in IT and in a niche but here are a few points that I can share that may help anyone.I've spoken to countless recruiters, a lot of them rework your CV anyway and if you do speak with recruiters ask them for tips on your CV specific to your environment, don't go paying for a new CV.My CV was in SA format and quite high level and that's what piqued employer interest believe it or not.One thing I've found in Sydney, people are competitive. So you can't just apply for the job because you need a job. You need to WANT that job like all your life depends on it and give 300% in interviews. There is no feeling low, you're giving your A game in that interview. Don't lie obviously and don't oversell yourself because there's a lot of trust here but give your best.The rest is easy. Don't be afraid to follow up and make choices accordingly.Good luck. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nallan Posted November 5, 2015 Report Share Posted November 5, 2015 Congrats, 3 weeks is very quick. If you don't mind telling us, what area in IT are you are in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsta Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 (edited) Hey,I think the real issue is many people overstate their CVs. I heard a story of a guy today who put on his CV that he knows high availability. It turned out his idea of high availability was they would generally fix any issue within 2 hours. Look, It's hard when you don't overstate things. Recruiters almost expect you to overstate your skills.I got some advice from a MBA grad. He said to focus on your key skills on the front page of your CV and write a paragraph for each skill to make it sound like you actually have that skill.That advice worked for me. I start a new job soon where those key skills I listed on my CV are my "key responsibilities" on my enjoyment contract.. Edited November 6, 2015 by monsta 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPanda Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 That advice worked for me. I start a new job soon where those key skills I listed on my CV are my "key responsibilities" on my enjoyment contract..Sounds like you got what you wanted? Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BronPreston Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 Wow, good luck on your new adventure! Australia awaits!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greggle Posted November 6, 2015 Report Share Posted November 6, 2015 I'm happy to say that after about a month since my Australian job hunt started (after a short holiday after landing), I was offered and accepted a job today.My few tips for those of you who are hunting or will be soon:Make sure that your CV is in Australian format. I worked really hard on mine and was happy to receive a number of compliments about it. Where I have seen the agencies submissions, they have literally cut and pasted my CV onto their letterhead with no amendments. If you can do any international qualifications / certifications before you come, do them. I did a certification with the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA) a few months ago to make me a Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP). I have to say that with having to arrange our PR visas, sell the house and arrange to move, fitting in the studying whilst working at the same time almost came close to killing me. But I am now only one of +/- 5786 in the world (+/- 350 in Australia) to be certified and have no doubt that that made me more marketable.Use any and every opportunity to network. One of the companies that I interviewed at (who are still supposed to be getting back to me) hosted an IT talk in Sydney a couple of weeks ago. I used that opportunity to chat to their General Manager and sent him my CV the next day. The next week I was invited to meet with them. Use Linkedin ... the job I got was through a Linkedin job posting. Know what your value proposition is and be prepared to deliver it well. Even if I was not asked the question specifically in the interview, I made sure that I brought it subtly in. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsta Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 @RedPanda Freudian Slip. I hope it does turn out to be my "enjoyment contract" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbriesTrek Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Was wondering - could anyone recommend companies to contact in terms of recruiters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurferMan Posted January 4, 2016 Report Share Posted January 4, 2016 Hi Abries, Just make sure you dont spray and pray....meaning send it to all and sundry. be selective, it will show.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberJoe Posted February 16, 2016 Report Share Posted February 16, 2016 (edited) Apologies for reviving an old thread but since we will have to go job hunting fairly soon I am reading a lot on the job market in Aus and how to best present yourself. A friend of mine is busy moving to Canada and found a interesting post specifically related to South Africans in Canada. While I know the countries are completely different I was wondering how much relevance there is to the Australian job market based on the post below? Do employers in Australia also prefer specialist over generalists or is a generalist more accepted in Aus? PS: Thank you for the advice above, really is a great help! http://www.sacanada.org/topic/19321-finding-a-job-in-canada-why-is-it-so-difficult Edited February 16, 2016 by CyberJoe Link not displaying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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