In 2020, some job seekers in Australia felt confused and suddenly didn’t know how to apply for a job. Overseas investment resumes will all die in the sea. Usually we think that we are not hired because we do not have PR and identity, but in fact it is not the case. Because in Australia, corporate positions are very mobile, employers and HR are fully prepared for candidates to stay in this position for only one year. The core still feels that the applicant did not meet his psychological expectations.
Today I would like to share with you that if you want to find a good job in Australia, there are a few things you should pay special attention to:
1. Screening companies
If the interview requires a deposit, passport ID, etc. Please leave this kind of company as soon as possible. It is impossible to raise such abnormal demands in Australian recruitment, especially in the first round of interviews. In addition, if the online reviews of the company are very poor, it is best to learn more about such a company before going.
When looking for a job in Australia, try to choose a company with a relatively long background. There is no difference between Chinese and non-Chinese, because time represents persistence, and you can see the company's enthusiasm for doing business. Another
Don’t choose to work in a sunset industry or an ultra-high-risk short-term project in 2020. This kind of enterprise with short-term future development will do no good to any applicant except to gain a short-term work experience. HR does not like resumes that frequently change jobs.
2. A good resume can give you a lot of points
The resume is an important source of the HR's first impression of the job seeker. If the resume is not up to standard, there will not even be an interview opportunity. A concise and clear resume can allow the HR to find him quickly. This candidate’s bright spot. Clarify your job search direction, and carefully polish a resume that people like at first sight.
But don’t falsify your resume. Once the fraud on your resume is discovered, the stain on your resume will be marked in the system. Once marked, it can never be erased.
Likewise, in Australia, cover letter and resume are equally important. Don’t give the same cover letter to every job. Instead, prepare a common master draft and make corresponding modifications according to the job requirements and company of each job. A targeted cover letter can greatly increase your score.
3. Work experience is more important than academic qualifications
One thing that is very different between Australia and China is that there are no deified qualifications. Australian society generally values your work experience more than academic qualifications. On LinkedIn, some simple jobs such as entry-level or junior level basically require 1-3 years of work experience.
Even if an ordinary college student does not have an advantage in terms of academic qualifications compared to graduates from prestigious schools, if the ordinary college student has one year of work experience, then he can still compete with graduates from prestigious schools with zero experience. Therefore, when applying for a job, you must find ways to enrich your work experience. If you don’t want the work experience column on your resume to be a blank slate when you graduate, then you must strive for some part-time projects, or find internships, Graduate Programs, etc. while in school.
If you are a new immigrant, the employment certification information when submitting the application materials is also very useful. You can clearly state your work status in China in your resume and attach supporting documents.
4. Correct your mentality
If you are a new immigrant, you must have a strong heart when looking for a job in Australia. Generally speaking, new immigrants often encounter situations where they cannot find a job and look down upon them. Therefore, you must first correct your mentality and don't dislike jobs that you don't like. Although you have to choose, if you can't find a job, any job opportunity is valuable. If you feel that the salary level is low and has nothing to do with your major, don't rush to refuse. Maybe this job can help you get a second job.
Some new immigrants will be very anxious if they cannot find a job. This is also normal.On the one hand, some immigrants may not have adequate language proficiency. If you cannot communicate smoothly in the language, how can the company trust you that you can do the job well?
When you can’t find a job, get in touch with more local people, understand Australian society, and improve your language communication skills.
5. Networking is very important. Try to find opportunities for internal referrals.
In Australia, a place where you are unfamiliar with, it will be of great help if you can make more friends. In Australia, many jobs are done internally before being listed on recruitment websites. These internal recommendation opportunities come from recommendations from friends. Therefore, it is very important to expand your network.
The best and fastest way to apply for a job is to ask the company's senior personnel to help with internal referrals; if there are no senior company personnel, you must find a friend who is familiar with you and willing to help you make internal referrals. The probability of success is also quite high. But for paid referrals, it’s better to be cautious.
So, what if you make friends? Participate in more activities, meet more people, and get to know more old immigrants. Say hello, and you will naturally get to know each other after going back and forth. Most Westerners in Australia or us Chinese are very friendly. As long as you ask more questions and ask for help, there will always be a response.
