Career Advice for People Planning to Work in Australia

Reality: Filipinos are one of the nationalities who are eager to find work in Australia. Every year, thousands of Filipinos fly to Australia to find better career opportunities. Not only career advancement but also a better life living overseas awaits anyone in Australia. Though there are a lot of people migrating or just working in Australia, being in a country overseas needs a lot of adjustment not only personally but also professionally.

If you are planning to find a greener pasture in Australia, here are some tips to have that dream job or life yours in no time.

• Have good qualifications. Not everyone’s qualification suits perfectly well in a job vacancy. Make sure that you have the right educational background and work experience before you apply. Taking a chance in applying for a job position where your qualifications is not a perfect match will not work at all. Take seminars or workshops that can increase your credentials. Always look for opportunities to learn here before aiming for a particular job in Australia. 


• Learn the working culture in Australia. If you are someone who has been very comfortable in laid-back type of environment, working in Australia might surprise you. Some companies are very fast-paced with work the deadlines are deadlines. Supervisors always check their people to ensure that work is done well and even according to schedule. Being familiar with the working environment makes it easier for you to adjust once you get hired. 


• Strengthen your credentials. Some people take courses that are not entirely related to their line of work. Why? This is for the reason to increase ones credibility for the job. For example, some nursing jobs might need experience and knowledge in a particular field of knowledge like pediatrics. If you have experience and the knowledge, then you are most likely shortlisted for the job. 


• Ask friends who are already in Australia. They are good networks or sources of information for work in Australia. 


• Surf the web. There are lots of jobs in Australia posted online. Make a list of companies you think are good for you. Know about these companies before sending them your cover letter and curriculum vitae. 


• Always personalized cover letters. Do not make a generic cover letter to all your job applications. In every job application, highlight your qualifications that fit the job. This is usually what hiring managers look for when reading through applications. Make each job application different from one another. 


• Try other jobs not related to your preference. If finding a job of your preference seems difficult, there are other jobs that you can apply for and the pay is nice as well. For example, strawberry farms are in need of strawberry pickers. You can start with this job while finding the one you want. Strawberry pickers are a generous amount hourly. 


• Practice speaking in English. Learning English beforehand is a great advantage. You have to know Australian English vocabulary and even idioms or word expressions to better communicate when get hired. 


• Find an agency. These agencies have a list of employers and companies that need manpower in Australia. Agencies can be quite pricey, but you are sure that a job awaits for you in Australia. 


• Take the IELTS. The IELTS or the International English Language Testing System is needed in any job application in Australia. Get a high score for better job opportunities when applying. 

For any individual planning to work in Australia, knowing the culture and learning the English language are essential for your careers.