Investigate your market.
Certain occupations and abilities are in great demand in Australia, while others are not. The more you read, the better your chances of understanding where you fit in the employment market. According to Abigail Carradice, Head of Talent Acquisition and Global Opportunities at Michael Page, if you have highly sought after talents such as digital and eCommerce expertise, it may be pretty straightforward. Alternatively, if you are prepared to work in a distant location, you may face less competition.
Sort up your visa situation.
Expect to see references to the "right to work" in employment advertisements in Australia. Employers will sponsor high-level applicants if they are unable to find someone locally, according to Carradice. However, this is the exception, not the norm. Only highly experienced individuals in highly competitive sectors may anticipate an all-expenses-paid move.
Working vacation visas may also help you get your foot in the door, according to Carradice. The applicant may then persuade their company to sponsor them and give them with a complete work visa.
Learn the local language and culture.
Lindsey Monroe-Ruth had to acquire the fundamentals of Australian lingo when she relocated from the United States to Australia to work for Adecco, including expressions like "I'm enthusiastic to..."
When she informed an Australian acquaintance she was "going to the races," she meant she needed to get a lot of work done quickly. The contact imagined Monroe-Ruth was heading to the racetrack to relax for the day!
Personalize your resume and cover letter.
According to Andrew Morris, Director of Robert Half New South Wales, Queensland, and New Zealand, "connect your experience to the advantages the firm may receive." Don't presume that your offshore employer is known to local employers. Include a paragraph on your resume that describes the company and its activities.
Morris recommends that you address significant points in your cover letter. It's also a good idea to provide suggestions for future moves. Your company may not interact with overseas applicants on a daily basis. However, bear in mind that an employer wants the best applicant for the position when drafting your resume and cover letter for an overseas employment, so keep the emphasis on your credentials for the role rather than where you reside.
Understand your technologies.
Interviews are increasingly being conducted via the phone, Skype, or other digital platforms, but don't expect companies and recruiters to adopt the technology that best fits you. Monroe-Ruth advises having an account on all major communication platforms such as Skype and Google Hangouts.
Expect to take a step back.
According to Carradice, your first job in Australia is unlikely to be a career move. Accept that you may need to take a step back in order to get your foot in the door and get valuable Australian experience. You may even need to conduct some volunteer work in the nation to have the necessary local experience and relationships.
Understand how to use.
Understand how to apply for jobs on SEEK. It's simple! SEEK is Australia's biggest job marketplace, so if you're serious about finding work, make a SEEK profile. With a SEEK profile, you can apply for jobs quicker with pre-filled application forms, be assured that only respectable companies will see your information, and set up notifications to guarantee you never miss an opportunity.