For those who are eligible for a 1 year working holiday visa or a permanent residency visa  here are a few tips that will drastically increase your chances of finding employment in Australia in today’s market.

1.       Get a professional CV done before you go, if you are already there then get one done ASAP.

2.       Do not spend all your savings in your first 2 weeks and end up penny less when job hunting.

3.       Buy a car as soon as you arrive.

4.       Do some market research before you leave, find out where there is work for the skills you have on offer.

5.       If your occupation needs an Australian Licence or registration – get it done before you go. If you don’t know if your occupation needs a licence then find out ASAP.

6.       If your occupation is not in demand then try to apply to companies directly and not through an employment/recruitment agency.

7.       Portray yourself as someone looking for a long term job.

8.       Buy or have the money to buy the tools of your trade

9.       If you are eligible to apply for permanent residency then do it ASAP.

10.   Take the first job you get – you can always look for a new job later.

This article was supplied by Skill Shortage Solutions. To find out more on how to successfully migrate to Australia go to: www.skillshortagesolutions.net