When you’re looking for a job in Australia, you must be motivated and very patient. It can take time to find work, so don’t dispair if you can’t get a job straight away. Your level of English and previous professional experience will obviously play a role. Do not hesitate to try your luck everywhere, to knock on doors and tell people around you that you’re looking for a job.
The first thing you should do is to visit Australian job sites. The 4 best ones are:
Some of these websites also give information about salaries, and can help you get the right education if you need new skills to succeed in Australia.
You can also visit buy and sell websites such as Gumtree to find backpacker/working holiday type jobs.
Don’t forget to submit your CV to recruitment agencies and to consult their websites. Check for instance :
Armed with your resume and your best smile, go around restaurants, bars, shops, etc. to ask if they need your help. Be on the lookout as some establishments seeking staff stick job ads on their shop windows. Try to hand your resume directly to the manager, if possible. If he/she isn’t there, you can come back or hand your resume to an employee, although it's not ideal. Also check inside Internet cafes, information centers, supermarkets and hostels where job ads are often posted. Generally speaking, when you are submitting your CV door-to-door, you should try to time things perfectly. Don’t go during their lunch break or on a Saturday afternoon when they’re very busy. Try to brush up your English if it’s not your first language because someone might want to interview you straight away or simply ask you a few questions about your previous experience, etc.
Newspapers
You will find many job offers in newspapers. Check :
Networking to find a job is very important. People around you may know about a job opening that would be perfect for you !
