Now you have an Australian visa, study in a great school, the only thing is missing a good job.
Get job ready as soon as you can and don’t miss any job offers!
Most of the international students in Australia- are working, to earn extra money to find - an employment is an essential step in your Australian journey. This work experience will give you a sight into how Australian businesses are working, and will give you more knowledge about Australian workplaces. As soon as you find a job you’ll see how your English will improve day by day.
On a student visa you can work up to 40 hours a fortnight and on holiday period you can work full time. Students are working usually on a casual or temporary basis.
Australia is known as a “lucky country” the economy is growing really fast and jobs are available in many sectors. As the country has skill shortages there is a pathway for some international students to apply for a permanent residency.
Students and Working holiday visa holders usually can get a job in the following sectors:
- Hospitality: waiters, bartenders, kitchen hands, chefs, baristas
- Cleaning services
- Farm work
- Shop assistant
- Construction workers
The average salary is usually $15-20 , depending on your experience and English level.
To work in a bar and serving alcohol you’ll need a RSA Certificate ( Responsible Service of Alcohol), this is a half day course and we can arrange it for you once you decided to find work in this sector.
How to start the job search?
- Have an Australian style resume, please note that the specific CV for the job offer is the best
- Walk around the place where you live and personally leave your CV with the manager, important is to ask for the manager
- Be neat and tidy to make the best first impression
- Make sure that you speak about the hours when you are available
- Offer a free trial , usually this is just a couple of hours or a half day
If you make a good impression at trial and have the needed skills, you’ll have your first job in Australia.
In Australia the reference is very important so make sure that if you want to change jobs, get a good reference from a previous employer.
