Essential skills for studying in Australia and finding a job

If you are a job seeker, first clarify your direction. Which industries are suitable for you? If you first arrive in Australia, it may be difficult to find a job due to language and environmental issues. After all, the main purpose of students studying abroad is to study, and we do not recommend students to work too early to avoid affecting their studies. Before looking for a job, prepare your work permit and local Australian tax ID number. For specific methods, please see the "Work Permit Application" and "Tax ID Application" columns. Generally, the tax bureau will mail your tax ID to the address you filled in within 1 to 2 weeks.

Once you get your tax number, you can start looking for a job. Due to language restrictions, many students find their first job in Sydney’s Chinatown or nearby Chinese restaurants and Chinese shops. This kind of job The language environment is poor and the pay is low (generally 8-10 Australian dollars/hour). There are a large number of advertisements for part-time employees in the Australian New Paper (Chinese) and Sydney Morning Herald (English) in the Sydney area. If your English proficiency permits, it is recommended that you apply for jobs in an English-only environment. Such jobs will not only pay better but will also have a significant effect on improving your language skills.

In addition to newspapers, the most convenient way is to look for jobs online. Here is a list of several commonly used employment agency websites in Australia. These websites will have special part-time jobs. Search bar, students can choose according to their area. Part-time jobs in high demand are mainly in catering, cleaning, packaging, etc. Since many jobs in Australia require local qualifications, most of the jobs available to international students are relatively entry-level manual labor. Of course, if everyone is willing to invest some money and energy to participate in some professional training, the situation will be greatly improved. For example, if you spend about 1,500 Australian dollars and a month's vacation time to study for a junior certificate as a caregiver, the agency responsible for the training will help you arrange a 20-hour part-time job per week, usually doing some care for the elderly at an aged care center. The work is not tiring, but the hourly wage is around 20 Australian dollars, even higher on holidays. This method is very good for students who are preparing to study in Australia for a long time.

In addition, here are some issues you need to pay attention to when looking for a job:

The most important thing when looking for a job is to have an idea of ??what kind of job you want to find and what kind of job you want. Salary, what kind of company culture and job position are suitable for you. Only when you have a clear direction can you have a clear target.

There are many kinds of jobs. You should also know why you want to find a new job. Is it because your current job is not suitable for you? Is it because the job is not ideal? The salary is not enough? The job that is suitable for you and the job that is not suitable for you are relative terms.

2. Methodology for job hunting

When looking for a job, you might as well start with a suitable recruitment media. seek. com. au, mycareer. com. au etc are a good start. There are also dedicated websites for you to search for government jobs, and newspapers are also a good medium. There are many mid-level and senior-level positions on it, especially recruitment information for direct meetings with employers. Recruitment media and agencies treat applicants equally, so as long as you have the strength, confidence, and skills, you will definitely stand out. When looking for a job, you need to be focused, don’t look for opportunities too deliberately, and try to focus on a few professional-related agencies or websites.

3. Respond well

When you see a position that suits you, do the following:

a) Modify your resume for this position , coverletter, strive to reflect the characteristics of this position in the resume and coverletter, and highlight your strengths and abilities. Your resume should be simple and elegant, and use a relatively beautiful format to make your resume and coverletter give others a good impression.

b) Prepare a concise index yourself and write down the main requirements of this position, employer information, agency company and agency name, and phone number. Strengthen your work experience and skills for this company in your resume. Many people don't understand this and don't know what it is for. It’s actually very simple. The first step in finding a job in Australia is to make a phone interview.

What often happens is that you get nervous as soon as you answer the phone. When you get nervous, you forget which company the caller is from and the job requirements they are recruiting for. As a result, you will not be able to deal with it calmly and confidently. A quick and concise index card can easily remind you of the content of this position, allowing you to be on target and take your time.

c) Follow up in a timely manner after sending your resume. Be proactive and call the agency to get information about the employer for the position. Many people say why is this? In fact, agencies also want to sell applicants as early as possible to earn agency fees. If you show strong interest, serious attitude, and the basic skills you have already prepared, you will definitely be able to do it. Impress the agent to consider your application again. Many times, agencies actually have multiple positions. Even if you are not suitable for this, they will help you introduce other positions that are suitable for you. They are just working anyway.

4. Opportunities only come to those who are prepared

Once you perform well in the phone interview, the agency will further consider whether you are suitable for the position and whether the employer will be interested in you. . Agents generally won't introduce people who they don't feel confident about. Therefore, at this point, it depends on your personal ability. Through an agency, you can learn about the employer's background, the requirements of the position and the culture of the company. All this lays the foundation for your next interview. At this stage of preparing to meet the employer, doing the following things will have unexpected benefits for your interview:

a) Search as much employer data as possible. Use websites, search engines, intermediaries, and peers to understand the status of the employer, especially the status of the person interviewing you (whether the person is professionally related, the position, and the right to decide on the position being hired).

b) Be as prepared as possible according to the employer’s job requirements. Read more relevant technical information to be fully prepared. There are some common interview questions. You might as well take the time to rehearse them to have a better foundation. Organize your own language, especially your work experience and technical abilities, and try to be as close as possible to the job requirements.

c) Inquire about the salary levels of related jobs, communicate well with the agency, and have a good idea of ??your future income. Don't be preoccupied with the agency at this time. Try your best to let the agency introduce you to a position where you can get the best salary without going overboard. But once you decide, don’t change it, otherwise the inconsistency between the agency and you may lead to your application being blocked.

5. Be calm and confident during the interview, dress conservatively and elegantly, and speak clearly and naturally

The interview is the most critical, at this point you have to work hard. Before the interview, pay attention to your appearance and strive to be perfect. Remember the basics: a clean image, neat clothing, and a generous and confident manner. Do some homework in advance and go to the employer's company for an on-site inspection in advance. Leave yourself enough room before the interview. Arrive about 20 minutes early, but don't go in too early. Walk around, collect your thoughts, and relax your nerves. You usually dress casually, but occasionally you may feel a little uncomfortable if you want to be formal. This advance time is the preparation period for you to gradually enter the role.

a) Smile when you see the front desk. It is often the case that the interview is good, but later you find out that the reason is because the front desk was dissatisfied with your performance during the period. The manager will have a bad impression of you when you ask. . Imagine that all the people here will be your colleagues in the future, Benice, befriendly and beconfident!

b) First, take the initiative to make a brief self-introduction after being polite. Don't always wait passively for others to ask.

c) When talking about technical background and career trajectory, you might as well make some modifications based on the job you are applying for. This is actually a kind of self-confidence. Just come out with an attitude of giving up on yourself. But don’t be too exaggerated.

d) Speech should be slow and coherent. Use more concise and to the point sentences. Don't make a lot of grammatical mistakes at this time and let people guess what you mean.

e) At the end of the interview, there will be a period of time for you to ask questions. This time is actually very important. This is the time for you to show that you understand and have intentions for this job. You need to show that you have a strong interest and a positive attitude.

f) A warm and friendly farewell, once again saying: I am interested in this job! You must find me!

6. Advanced advancement.

If there is a second round of interviews, the examiners you may face have been upgraded and are often composed of higher-level managers. They don't really care about your technical skills, or maybe they are actually amateurs. But you still have to be prepared to deal with some overzealous technocrats. Be a hundred times more energetic!

Your personal characteristics are even more important. What you do, do, say, and smile in the interview becomes the only weight that determines your destiny. This round of interviews often focuses on your personal characteristics, your personality, responsiveness, expression and communication skills.

Finally, I wish all students who are working in those beautiful cities in Australia during the winter vacation can find a good job.