AUSTRALIA URGENT JOB 2018

Every year SEEK is contacted by international candidates and students looking to move to Australia and secure a job. And why wouldn’t they? It’s a great place to live and work in. We’ve compiled a list of killer tips that should help you on your journey – both overseas and in your career.Research your market. Some roles and skills are in high demand in Australia, and others less so. The more you read, the more likely you are to understand where you fit in to the job market. If you have highly sought after skills such as digital and eCommerce abilities, it may be relatively easy, says Abigail Carradice, Head of Talent Acquisition and Global Opportunities for Michael Page. Or, if you’re willing to work somewhere remote you may have less competition.Sort out your visa. Expect to see mention of the “right to work” in Australian job ads. Employers will sponsor high level candidates if they can’t get someone locally, says Carradice. But it’s the exception, not the rule. Only really experienced 

candidates in talent short industries can expect an all-expenses-paid transfer.Working holiday visas can also be a way to get a foot in the door, says Carradice. The candidate may then be able to convince their employer to sponsor them and provide a full work visa.Speak the lingo and learn about the culture. When Lindsey Monroe-Ruth moved from the United States to Australia to work for Adecco, she had to learn the basics of the Australian vernacular, including phrases such as “I’m keen 

to…”When she told an Australian contact that she was “off to the races,” she meant she had lots of work to do, fast. The contact assumed Monroe-Ruth was literally going to the racecourse to take the afternoon off!Tailor your resume and cover letter. Connect your experience to the benefits the company can reap, says Andrew Morris, Director Robert Half New South Wales, Queensland and