Big G Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Hi there Im new to the forum, so I apologise if this has been covered before. We've made up our minds (about 6-12 months ago) that we wanted to migrate to Australia, ideally Perth, WA. As I'm currently working in sales (13 years, but engineering is my background before that, but no trade qualifications etc) I've been told that the 457 route is my only real option. To date, nothing is really happening and it's not for the want of trying, as ive been contacting potential employers and recruiters alike. One thing that is confusing me though, about 6 or 7 recruiters have told me to sort out my own visa and then go and see them once I land in Australia etc, as they all say that I wouldnt struggle to get a job once I'm in front of them etc. however, I didn't think this was possible. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 Ok, well it doesn't sound highly likely that you will be able to get any visa, but there is a small chance. What type of sales are you in? To get a visa for Australia your job has to be on either the sol or csol. Have you had a look to see if yours is? There are some sales jobs, but they are quite specialised. If your job is not on either of those lists then you can't even get a 457. If it is on the csol, you might be able to get employer sponsored (you would need the employer before the visa, they have to sponsor you) or state sponsorship, in which case you would need a skills assessment. Have a look on those lists first off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big G Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Hi Blossom Many thanks for the reply. I double checked the csol list, and there is "sales rep - industrial products" listed. Plus "Fitter - general" is also mentioned (I used to do hydraulic engineering before getting into sales, so I'm sure that this may cover that etc). Is this a glimmer of hope? :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big G Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Hello again Just checked the sol list, sales isn't mentioned but "fitter - general" is definetly there. The hydraulic company I used to work for in the UK (Pirtek) are huge in Australia, so this could be an option. Dont know if the fact that I haven't done this work for about 13 years counts or not. Anyway, the main thing is that sales is mentioned on the csol list, and I currently sell industrial products in the UK and internationally. One other thing, and I maybe should have mentioned this, but my current employer has offices out in Australia. I did try and contact them on the QT last year but nothing came of it. And I don't want to jeopardise my own job here. Cheers for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 If you haven't worked in a field for thirteen years then forget that one. If your job is on the csol then if you can find an employer to sponsor you, then you could get a visa. This is often far easier said than done. Your current company having offices in Australia could help you if you can convince them. Also, you can look at the different state lists to see if any of them are sponsoring for your position. Then you wouldn't need an employer. You would need to be able to pass a skills assessment though, and that can be very hard for some occupations. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big G Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Ok, I'll look into the state sponsorship lists and see what they say. Many thank for the advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERYSTORMY Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 If you are going to rely on company sponsored visas yu need t be aware that these are temporary visas - normally 4 years. There is aslo a restriction that should you lose your job, you only have 28 days to find another wiling to sponsor - which can be very hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted May 25, 2013 Share Posted May 25, 2013 If you are going to rely on company sponsored visas yu need t be aware that these are temporary visas - normally 4 years. There is aslo a restriction that should you lose your job, you only have 28 days to find another wiling to sponsor - which can be very hard. There are permanant employer sponsored visas as well as temp ones. It is harder to get employers to agree to these if they haven't met you, but you can certainly ask that it be written into your contract that after xxx time that they will sponsor for pr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big G Posted May 25, 2013 Author Share Posted May 25, 2013 Hi Very & Blossom Thanks again for advice. To be honest, I'd prefer the security of skilled migration, but I know I can't get this. So, I'll have to make do with the 457. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrussell Posted May 26, 2013 Share Posted May 26, 2013 (edited) I currently sell industrial products in the UK and internationally. If this is the case. try consulting a registered migration agent. Edited May 26, 2013 by wrussell could not spell the Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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