After thinking that the opportunity to move to Oz was never going to happen 3 years ago after a frustrating interview/457/wading through treacle kind of experience, out of the blue a new option has appeared that has made us look at a move down under again.
I've got a phone (not Skype) interview tomorrow for a Construction Project Manager role on a sponsored 457 & relocation package. I have basic details of the role already (Identical almost to what I do in the UK), in depth research on the company (a huge household name in Aus) and a good few days researching and updating myself on all things to help me to make the decision.
I'm yet to understand the actual location (All I know is that it will be aligned to a state) although I'd naturally have some preferences or detail around remuneration package (I have been told its better than comparable with a UK £50k salary)
They have my CV, seem genuinely interested in progressing and the phone interview is with a HR professional and a technical manager.
So, any tips on etiquette for a long distance phone interview? Genuine localised do's and dont's?
I'd also appreciate people's experiences of a similar recruitment path regarding timescales and decision making. They have said that the process to recruit from the UK takes longer, and I think I understand the various components behind this. Is it normal for a prospective employer to offer a Recce (As customary in many middle east roles)?