Job Search
When job hunting, you should utilise various approaches to maximize your chances of getting work. There is the classified section of newspapers such as
The Age or Herald Sun, Melbourne’s two main daily newspapers
internet job search engines like
www.mycareer.com.au or, www.CareerOne.com.au or www.seek.com.au
the city weekly magazine available at city train stations every Thursday
recruitment agencies, and
even family or friends who might know of vacant positions.
Other Employment Services:
Some Institutes provides the following employment services for its students:
Interview preparation
Assistance with resume development
Preparation for work experience programs
Liaison with key industry personnel to obtain work placement
Advice on personal development
Assistance with voluntary work programs in a wide variety of fields
Advice on where to look in Melbourne and surrounds for job vacancies
Resume Development
A resume is a document which people create to highlight their academic and career achievements for prospective employers to view in considering them for an interview.
A resume should include the following information.
Personal Information (Name, date of birth, address)
Career Objective
Education History
Employment History
Skills (communication, management, etc.)
Qualifications (languages, computer, etc. )
Interests
Referees
When writing a resume, students may wish to use the following guidelines in developing an effective resume.
Keep the resume succinct, i.e. concise but informative.
Avoid paragraphs, use point forms instead.
Make the format neat and easy to follow.
Ensure pertinent information is clearly titled or stands out.
Only include previous work duties and achievements that are relevant to the position.
Support your mentioned skills and attributes with examples of situations where you demonstrated the skill, and the result of your role.
Ask previous employers to be a referee for you before including them in your resume.
Working in Australia as an International Student
Once they have commenced studies, international students wishing to work in Australia no longer need to apply separately for a ‘student visa with permission to work’ under Australia’s new visa arrangements. Under the new processing arrangements, which came into effect 26th April 2008, all student visas will be granted with work rights attached. This removes the need for you as an international student to make a separate application; thus, enabling you to commence part-time work as soon as the commencement of your course.
Under this new arrangement, students’ visa information will be stored electronically for access through the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) service, which will allow you to view your visa details online. Employers, government agencies and education providers are also allowed to check your details with your consent.
To access your visa details, you will need to go to http//www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/vevo.htm, and then select ‘VEVO for visa holders’ link. You will be asked to supply your VEVO password in order to access your visa details. If you have not obtained or wish to reset your VEVO password, you will need to call 131 881 in Australia.
For more information about Australia’s new student visa arrangements, go to: http//www.immi.gov.au/students/whats_new.htm.
Please note that there are conditions that apply with the automatic student visa work permit, which students MUST abide by. Students MUST be aware that 20 hours per week is the MAXIMUM permitted working hours during their semester studies, while vacation period holds no restrictions, unless the student is enrolled in summer institute. For more information please visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website at http://www.immi.gov.au/students/students/working_while_studying/conditions.htm
