Advice on relocating to Australia

[enemi]

Hi PHers,

As the title suggests, I'm looking for some help and advice on relocating to Australia.
Currently, I have plans to move over to Melbourne in the coming 1-2 months.
I am a graduate from the UK, did a BSc and MSc in Sports & Exercise Science - Biomechanics & Performance Analysis before moving to Singapore to work for 1 year.

What I really need help with is for some one to point me in the right direction to secure employment.
I have looked at the usual Seek and MyCareer websites but am finding it hard to enter the job market in Australia with such little working experience (1 year).

I am willing to go into just about any industry as long as there is room for career progression.
Has anyone been in the same situation as I am currently?

Would it be beneficial to move over before securing a job beforehand in order to speak to potential recruiters in person?

Appreciate the help and comments.
Thanks!

[anonymous-user]

enemi said:

Hi PHers,

As the title suggests, I'm looking for some help and advice on relocating to Australia.
Currently, I have plans to move over to Melbourne in the coming 1-2 months.
I am a graduate from the UK, did a BSc and MSc in Sports & Exercise Science - Biomechanics & Performance Analysis before moving to Singapore to work for 1 year.

What I really need help with is for some one to point me in the right direction to secure employment.
I have looked at the usual Seek and MyCareer websites but am finding it hard to enter the job market in Australia with such little working experience (1 year).

I am willing to go into just about any industry as long as there is room for career progression.
Has anyone been in the same situation as I am currently?

Would it be beneficial to move over before securing a job beforehand in order to speak to potential recruiters in person?

Appreciate the help and comments.
Thanks!

Have you sorted out a work visa yet?

[enemi]

Hi,

Thanks for the prompt response.

I have sorted out a Working Holiday Visa but from what I've gathered from the relevant government websites, I can "upgrade"/obtain a more permanent working visa if I find an employer to sponsor me.

Please do correct me if I'm wrong.

Thanks

[anonymous-user]

enemi said:

Hi,

Thanks for the prompt response.

I have sorted out a Working Holiday Visa but from what I've gathered from the relevant government websites, I can "upgrade"/obtain a more permanent working visa if I find an employer to sponsor me.

Please do correct me if I'm wrong.

Thanks

I think you can apply, you can only work for an employer for 6 months on the working holiday visa though, so that may make it difficult to find an opportunity where an employer take you on and sponsor you. Have you looked at getting a skilled migrant visa before moving?

[enemi]

I think in order to get the Skilled Worker Pass, the job that I am getting into has to be on the list that they provide on the government website.

However, jobs that are relevant to my Sports & Exercise Science degree is not on the list - so I think that rules out the chances of me getting the Skilled Workers Pass.

I'm open to any other career fields, although I do realise that my chances of getting in is slim.

Does anyone know if there are any recruitment firms that I should try to contact or any particular Classified newspapers that I could perhaps look out for?

[Mattt]

With your limited experience you will find it nigh-on impossible to secure a job from overseas - if you really want to get work here, then you'll have to be here.

[Hitch78]

Having lived overseas for a while now I'd agree with Mattt - unless your skills are in short supply and you're being sourced specificially for a role it is better to be there in person and openly and confidently approach people for a chance.

It's an approach that I'd have considered rude in my younger years but I've actively helped two or people find jobs in Dubai after they've told me their story in a bar or at a party.

Sob stories are a no-no of course, but good people are few and far between so most managers or recruiters are happy to consider a recomendation through their network.

[enemi]

Cheers for the experience and tips guys.
I'll keep that in mind, hopefully I'll manage to land a job once I'm there!