The other is the public sector, that is, the government, public institutions and charities. This kind of job application is troublesome and takes a long time, and it is very common for more than two months. Except for the cover letter &; Resume, at least a statement about all selection criteria is required. For example, I applied for a position in Queens with these three documents. Just add a simple application form, but many positions in NSW are much more troublesome. Please contact for the information package first, and fill in n forms after receiving it. Including the most important selection criteria, and then send it back, etc. Need to be reminded, don't easily apply for positions in institutions that don't meet your own experience, because it is extremely time-consuming for institutions to apply. It usually takes a day or two (I mean just filling out the form). If you are in a hurry, you will waste everyone's time. The first time I applied for a public institution, I was returned by the intermediary, saying that it was too short! ! Hehe, it's embarrassing. Rewrite for two days.
Another classification method is permanent position, contract position or temporary/part-time position. Temporary/part-time jobs are generally prepared for laborers, and fixed positions are common long-term positions. The contract post is "contract worker", hehe. Generally, contract posts last for three months to one year, and the hourly salary is relatively high, which is often more than 50% higher than that of permanent posts at the same level, but there are generally no holidays and other benefits. In the IT industry, it accounts for 30% of the total. More than 50% of new positions are contract positions, and this proportion is gradually rising. This position is basically invisible in China, because everyone is separated. Here, if you want to fire employees without sufficient reasons, it will be very troublesome for the defendant to go to court, and it will be much easier for the contractor. According to the contract, it usually costs more money.
Most of the advertising work in Australia (mostly private and some public) is through intermediaries. The intermediary takes money from the employer, but not you. If they accept you, it must be the China agent in Chinatown. I suggest you don't go. Recruitment advertisements are mainly through two media: newspapers and the Internet. For it, jobnet.com.au is generally enough. Accounting requires SydneyMorningHerald, and websites such as Seek and Career are similar.
What's important is that advertising jobs only account for about 30% of the total, and the rest are hidden markets. Don't be surprised, the reason is simple: cost. It takes a lot of time and energy to advertise for jobs by myself, which is far beyond many people's imagination, which I have a deep understanding of; It costs a lot of money to find an intermediary to do it for you, at least a few months' salary. If it is a contract position, 15%-30% will fall into the intermediary pocket. Therefore, employers generally employ employees in this way: first, they are promoted internally, not from their own contacts (introduced by bosses or employees), and then they see if they have collected suitable resumes (mainly related to job seekers), and finally they have to call.
2 job search materials
I don't need to say much about the importance of resume. Unfortunately, many people just don't pay enough attention to it. This is a stepping stone, and the fragrance of wine is not afraid of the depth of the alley! !
As soon as I catch a lot of articles that teach you to write your resume, I'll say some key points.
First, the length, about 4 pages, if you are really rich in experience, just look at extending it, 6 to 7 pages at most.
Second, the format is clear and neat, and the content is focused. Don't expect the spirit of employer fees to search for points of interest in your resume, okay?
Third, we need not only experience, but also achievements, and try our best to quantify them.
Fourth, in order of importance, for example, the order of my resume sections is as follows: professional introduction, professional skills, professional certificate &; For example, training, work experience, education, hobbies and reference lists may not be suitable for you.
Fifth, it is very important to have at least one local. If the conditions do not allow, you can leave your manager/supervisor. Even friends are fine, but don't put a "local" who can't even speak English well. The number of referees is generally 2-3, not more than 4.
3 the best time to find a job
Affected by Christmas, the employment market has entered a low ebb since June 5438+February every year, and the false advertisements of intermediaries on the Internet have soared. Australians' Christmas holidays will last at least three weeks, and there will be more good companies. Therefore, the market will not recover until the end of 65438+ 10 next year, and February and March are the peak periods for finding new employees. Therefore, it is not a good idea to spend the Spring Festival in China, hehe.
In addition, many companies began to recruit in August and September after the tax return period ended in July, which is also a small climax.
Other months are similar.
4 job advertisements and intermediaries
I mentioned the hidden market earlier, and the conclusion is that the job advertisements you can see only account for 30% or even less of the total, and this part of the work is in the hands of intermediaries, and you have to compete with a large number of competitors for a place. But after a little research, we will know that most of the job advertisements are middle and senior positions, and there are few junior positions suitable for us. In fact, many middle and senior positions are basically taken away by long-term partners or contractors in the hands of intermediaries while being advertised.
So we have to fight to the death in this narrow range … ..
Take the actual data as an example. (I saw it from BrainBox before, and it may have been written from memory, which is slightly different from the original text. ) A job advertisement will receive an average of 80 to 200 applications, and the proportion of qualified applicants will drop from 30% to around 15% (probably due to the gradual increase of new immigrants). This is the first tenth process, and there are dozens left; Intermediaries screen in this narrow range, first contact the applicant, and then if your English words are not satisfactory, then I am sorry; Through the intermediary interview, the scope is narrowed down to 3 to 5 people, recommended to the employer for interview, and the employer makes the final decision.
Unfortunately, most of us are blocked by two mountains: English and local experience.
In short, a lot of jobs are looking for insiders, and a lot of outsiders are competing for a small number of positions.
On the other hand, I'm not saying that intermediaries are useless. I mean, the intermediary plays an irreplaceable role for insiders, but it plays a much smaller role for us. I still have a few friends who have found their ideal jobs through intermediaries.
5 job search steps
Don't waste time on advertisements that don't fit your experience. I often see people say that 300, 500 or even thousands of applications have been sent, which is enough for me to send the last few years, because I only send five applications at most every day. Of course, the more the better, but I don't agree with the practice of casting nets. Even if I send 1000 letters, there will be no sense of accomplishment, only frustration. If you feel the same way as me,
The correct job search process should be like this:
1, find a job advertisement that suits you. For China people, it is usually one or two grades lower than your domestic position;
2. Send an e-mail application;
3. After a few minutes or hours, call to confirm that you have the opportunity to talk as much as possible, such as your relevant experience, professional qualifications, and the relevance of past projects to this job. In short, try to impress people, but don't annoy others.
After a few days, if you don't receive a reply, call again.
5. Call again …
6, ……
7. Let's give up and focus on the next one.
I hope the answer is helpful to you and I hope it will be adopted.