Job
Resources
There is an enormous number of online job and work resources available in Australia. |
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Professional Resources
Australia has had trade unions since at least 1845, when the Friendly
Society of Carpenters and Joiners was formed. |
Employment Trends
Work in sales, IT, accounting and finance, office support, and marketing should be abundant in the near future. |
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Cost
of Living
Australia
has some of the world's least expensive cities in which to work. |
Information Technology
Australia’s Information Communications and Technology (ICT) industry
is one of its fastest growing and most innovative. |
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Resume/CV's
The first step in the job application process is to prepare and send
a resume and cover letter tailored to fit the position. |
Engineering
The engineering sector yields better remuneration than many other industries. |
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Interviewing Advice
Be ready to discuss your skills and weaknesses, and what you can contribute
to the company. |
Accounting & Finance
Specialists remain much in demand. Increases in personal bankruptcies and failing businesses have created demand for specialists in insolvency and corporate recovery work. |
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Work
Permits/Visas
All non-citizens of Australia who intend on working and living there must
obtain a long-stay visa prior to arrival. |
Sales & Marketing
Company closures, an uncertain economy, and general unrest have impacted the marketing and advertising industries dramatically, leading to many layoffs. |
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Cultural
Advice
Culture in Australia tends to take an easy-going, informal approach to
work dealings and living. |
General Business
Contradicting gloomy forecasts after the events of September 11, 2001, job index surveys are currently decidedly optimistic. |
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Career Advisors
Goinglobal.com is gathering together career management professionals
from around the world to provide country specific services for our
members. |
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