| This part of our emigrating to Australia guide looks at | | | | have been recognized officially by the government as |
| finding a job in Australia... | | | | part of the migration process doesn't mean that an |
| As with other English speaking countries, Australia is | | | | Australian prospective employer will also do so. Local |
| committed to equal employment opportunities for all, | | | | qualifications are generally preferred over others and |
| and your qualifications and work experience (and to a | | | | the majority of migrants to Australia would significantly |
| lesser extent flexibility) will determine career, not your | | | | improve their career prospects by getting an |
| nationality. | | | | Australian qualification after migrating. |
| Depending on your qualifications and experience, job | | | | Similarly, the experience you've gained from working |
| prospects may be better in one part of Australia than | | | | outside of Australia won't be viewed in the same way |
| elsewhere. For example, if you have a background in | | | | as if you'd spent that time working within Australia. |
| manufacturing companies, you will have more chance | | | | There isn't anything underhand about this, it's just that |
| of finding a suitable job in Melbourne, and to a lesser | | | | employers would rather employ people who have |
| extent in Adelaide. If you've worked in finance | | | | worked for companies that they've heard of rather |
| companies, Sydney is the major centre of | | | | than obscure ones from another country. That's not to |
| employment, while those with a background in | | | | say that your past work experience is irrelevant, it's |
| resources should look at Perth. You may need to live | | | | not at all, it's just that you'll be at a disadvantage when |
| outside of the major cities though, where there's less | | | | applying for jobs that people with in-country |
| competition for jobs. | | | | experience are also applying for. Therefore, you should |
| Bring with you any qualifications, certificates and | | | | be prepared to have to accept lesser jobs (in terms of |
| references you may have when you emigrate. | | | | skills required and pay) until you build up some local |
| However, bare in mind that the fact that they may | | | | experience. |