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HOW TO FIND A JOB IN AUSTRALIA?

 HOW TO FIND A JOB IN AUSTRALIA?

Finding a job in Australia isn’t always as easy as you think. When you arrive on the territory, you probably have many questions about getting your first job. We tried to answer this one by providing you with all the information you need to get a small job in Australia. Read this article, put our tips into practice and we just have to wish you good luck!


Be potentially employable

It is important to have taken all the necessary steps to obtain a job before embarking on your research. To find a job you will need:

  • A complete and recent English CV

  • A TFN (Taxe File Number) or ABN depending on the type of job you are going to

  • To have opened a bank account and a Superannuation account if you do not want to benefit from that of your future employer

  • Specific certificates of competence to work in certain fields (for example RSA, RSG, White Card)

As soon as you are hired you will have to provide your TFN to your new employer. The TFN is essential to work in Australia and you may not be able to be hired if you have not completed the necessary steps to obtain it. On the other hand, if you have made the request but have not yet received the official document including your TFN, you can simply explain your situation during your job interview. You will provide the number to your employer once received. The same goes for your ABN (i.e., ABN corresponds to the people who will work as Freelance, contractors).

Improve your English

It’s pretty easy to find work in Australia. However, we must be aware of the importance of being able to understand and express ourselves in English. No matter where you work, you will be in contact with anglophones. You will need to be able to meet their needs, and questions and understand their expectations. Speaking English and knowing the vocabulary of the environment in which you will be hired is a real necessity.


Attention, it is not necessary to be completely bilingual! Australians rarely speak several languages and are always impressed by the people who can. If you have any difficulties, try to speak softly and build your sentences. Don’t hesitate to repeat if you didn’t understand. Finally, don’t worry too much about your accent, Australians love it!

Search

Once you are administratively ready and your English is less shy, it will be time to go looking for a job.
There are several ways to do your job search:


Via the Internet: Gumtree, Jobsearch, Seek…

By agency: Temporary agencies, Hostels, Contractors

By phone: Finding a job by phone is more reserved for Fruit Picking. Since farms are geographically isolated, it is quite common to contact them by telephone. Do not hesitate to consult the map of the Fruit Picking which lists near contacts and addresses of farms in Australia.

Face to face: Australians like face to face. The person sees you and becomes aware of your level of English and your behavior in front of potential customers. In some sectors, such as restaurants and hotels, employers are often short-staffed or are looking for work at the last minute. Meeting a future employer can lead to opportunities. Sometimes you will even have a mini interview if you come across the manager directly and you will be offered a try.

Take care of your presentation

Many people have in mind that finding a job in Australia is very easy. This is a bit true (for some jobs) but it requires paying attention to some criteria. There are many offers in Australia and there is no shortage of small jobs. On the other hand, the competition is tough and small details can put your application well ahead of others.


Read the ads correctly and respond as indicated in the ads (no emails or text messages are sent when you ask to call)

Look after your CV! A beautiful, clean and readable CV will always have the advantage

Smile and be polite when in person

Prepare your interviews, you do it in France, why not in Australia?

Watch your outfit! You don’t apply for a future job in flip-flops and swimsuits, even for a small job. It is important to make a good impression. For jobs in restaurants or hotels, put a white top and a black bottom even if it is for cleaning 


Council

When you travel to meet a potential employer, print your CV to leave a record of your visit. Ask to meet the manager and if he is not present, do not hesitate to ask for a more appropriate time slot to go back. You can leave your resume on site for the attention of the manager who can consult it before meeting you later.




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