Guest roantreemj Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 My brother and his family have been over in Adelaide for about 6 weeks now!!! So am trying to help out - or interfere as Aunts do - could any of you furnish me with information website or contact details for work for my nephew. He is 18 - living in the Rynella area and seeking employment just for some extra pennies and also to get him socialising and owta the house...............................stacking shelves, any shop work, labouring, cleaning cars, .....................................any info appreciated!!!! :jiggy:Cheerio - we await your many, many replies................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moonraker1961 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I know this sounds obvious but the government job web page is where I look for future (maybe)jobs?Other than that the newspaper,and usually what I did in Oz,just go into a place of work and ask.....Hope all goes well for him!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 If he got off his b*m and went down the street he could land himself a job within a morning. Nothing magical about it, just type up a resume with some references if he has them, dress a bit smart and knock on doors. Most of the retail places in Canberra have "staff wanted" posters up at the moment and you can walk through the local mall and see easily 20 of them without looking, I imagine Adelaide wouldnt be that different. Maccas is always looking and he could do a lot worse than be trained by them. If he fancies hospitality he should check out the local TAFE and get himself on a bar course or something. If he hasnt got a job it is because he hasnt tried. Presentation, enthusiasm, references, manners are all essential ingredients. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roantreemj Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 If he got off his b*m and went down the street he could land himself a job within a morning. Nothing magical about it, just type up a resume with some references if he has them, dress a bit smart and knock on doors. Most of the retail places in Canberra have "staff wanted" posters up at the moment and you can walk through the local mall and see easily 20 of them without looking, I imagine Adelaide wouldnt be that different. Maccas is always looking and he could do a lot worse than be trained by them. If he fancies hospitality he should check out the local TAFE and get himself on a bar course or something. If he hasnt got a job it is because he hasnt tried. Presentation, enthusiasm, references, manners are all essential ingredients. I think this is gonna be the last time I post on here - I was not asking for a character assassination from you - just asking for a bit of friendly advice!!! ie some website addresses to sent a cv to so I could just help my relative along the way!!!!! So thanks for your attitude and reply.................................you do not know this person in question and therefore none of his circumstances! It just so annoys me on here when people pass such personal and sarcastic comments - and I am now sure another torrent of abuse will follow with my reply here once I press the return key!!!!! It must really be a click thing.........................................:arghh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roantreemj Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Thanks for your kind prompt reply - Moonraker - very much appreciated!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moonraker1961 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 roamtreemj:You're welcome to the advice,your nephew can (if they have internet)look any time on that goverment job page (not sure of the address,perhaps just google in "Jobs in Australia"its bound to come up,but its really useful as its like looking at the job centre cards but on the internet.Can I please just say something in Quoll's defence?I know the way Quoll has put her reply may be seen in some way rude?I don't know I did'nt find it that way but Quoll has lived in Oz a long time (as I have)and we tend to pick up the aussie way of saying things (I know I have often upset people on this forum)so when Quoll says for example "Get off his bum"she kind of means it in a friendly affectionate way not in a hurtful way.Alot of aussies have a straight forward way of putting things and I am quite sure quoll would'nt of meant her comments to be seen as rude?Some people I guess when they move to Oz might be quite shocked the way aussies put things but you get used to it lol.Anyway enough rant from me,I do hope your nephew finds a job soon,I'm sure he will pet xxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quoll Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 I think this is gonna be the last time I post on here - I was not asking for a character assassination from you - just asking for a bit of friendly advice!!! ie some website addresses to sent a cv to so I could just help my relative along the way!!!!! So thanks for your attitude and ass hole reply.................................you do not know this person in question and therefore none of his circumstances! It just so annoys me on here when people pass such personal and sarcastic comments - and I am now sure another torrent of abuse will follow with my reply here once I press the return key!!!!! It must really be a click thing.........................................:arghh: I do apologize it certainly wasnt my intention to character assassinate - still not sure how I have done that. If there are extenuating circumstances about why a healthy intelligent 18 year old is not able to get out and find a job in a climate of low unemployment then I really am sorry. For most 18 year olds it really is a case of a boot in the rear end as many would much rather sit at home on the computer and they need a bit of tough love and initiative. It was not my intention to be either personal or sarcastic just realistic (and believe it or not, helpful!) - I am sorry that you have chosen to interpret it as a torrent of abuse. Not much I can do about that I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest9973 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 If he got off his b*m and went down the street he could land himself a job within a morning. Nothing magical about it, just type up a resume with some references if he has them, dress a bit smart and knock on doors. Most of the retail places in Canberra have "staff wanted" posters up at the moment and you can walk through the local mall and see easily 20 of them without looking, I imagine Adelaide wouldnt be that different. Maccas is always looking and he could do a lot worse than be trained by them. If he fancies hospitality he should check out the local TAFE and get himself on a bar course or something. If he hasnt got a job it is because he hasnt tried. Presentation, enthusiasm, references, manners are all essential ingredients. Here in Adelaide. My daughter is 18 and has really struggled to find work (any),she is intelligent with good education and has applied for anything.............Just landed a part time job that may lead to full after 5 months.I've been with her every step of the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roantreemj Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Good to hear your daughter landed with a job - .............................. all I was trying to do was help my nephew and this place was just a small stepping stone in my quest!!!! And maybe I am a little sensitive but its not very nice for someone to say 'get off his b*m' - 'nothing magical about it' - we just feel its a bit tough when he has moved country, is only 18 - lost his friends from the UK through a family decision............................and his confidence is not at the highest. Perhaps its just us and yourself included ....who can recognise such hardship. Anyway I am over to Aus in 2009 to live with my children of various ages and wont be asking Mr Canberra for any help or advice - because he is obviously of the generation where you should 'get on your bike and find work..............- Mr Tebbit!!! - why did he ever leave Chingford???? Thanks though Tyke and our best to your daughter and her future in Aus!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest9973 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Good to hear your daughter landed with a job - .............................. all I was trying to do was help my nephew and this place was just a small stepping stone in my quest!!!! And maybe I am a little sensitive but its not very nice for someone to say 'get off his b*m' - 'nothing magical about it' - we just feel its a bit tough when he has moved country, is only 18 - lost his friends from the UK through a family decision............................and his confidence is not at the highest. Perhaps its just us and yourself included ....who can recognise such hardship. Anyway I am over to Aus in 2009 to live with my children of various ages and wont be asking Mr Canberra for any help or advice - because he is obviously of the generation where you should 'get on your bike and find work..............- Mr Tebbit!!! - why did he ever leave Chingford???? Thanks though Tyke and our best to your daughter and her future in Aus!!! :err: All the best for your nephew. My daughter is over the moon with he new job.It's in photography which she loves.It is only casual but hopefully will lead to permanent. Worried as she starts tomorrow and has a really bad cold - poor kid. This is after a lot of door knocking, CV dropping,online searches. Fingers crossed for your nephew - it does change their lives once they feel "Wanted" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roantreemj Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Thanks.......................for your understanding! May seek you out for a party when we arrive in Adelaide!!!! Cant wait....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest9973 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Thanks.......................for your understanding! May seek you out for a party when we arrive in Adelaide!!!! Cant wait....... We are just down the road from your brother in Onkaparinga Hills.You can hear the parties here in Summer:yes: We are double leased for our daughter as she packed up a course at TAFE - it really was disappointing - turned out like a night school course rather than something to further her work prospects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roantreemj Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 We are just down the road from your brother in Onkaparinga Hills.You can hear the parties here in Summer:yes: We are double leased for our daughter as she packed up a course at TAFE - it really was disappointing - turned out like a night school course rather than something to further her work prospects. Good to hear the party starts in the summertime.......................think he has struggled with the fact they moved at the beginning of winter! Sort of closed off a little...................I will pm you with a bit more info! But have to say your posts have cheered me on tonight and for that I thank you:wubclub: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Guest9973 Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 Good to hear the party starts in the summertime.......................think he has struggled with the fact they moved at the beginning of winter! Sort of closed off a little...................I will pm you with a bit more info! But have to say your posts have cheered me on tonight and for that I thank you:wubclub: It's not the best time in a way to move here - and it is the coldest winter I've known in 8 years here. I'm going through tons of firewood. In another way it is good as you can get yourself settled and organised - then when the warmer weather comes you have chance to enjoy it:cool: Off to Melbourne for a few day's business next week - that's no warmer!! Why can't they have the exhibition in QLD?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roantreemj Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 It's not the best time in a way to move here - and it is the coldest winter I've known in 8 years here.I'm going through tons of firewood. In another way it is good as you can get yourself settled and organised - then when the warmer weather comes you have chance to enjoy it:cool: Off to Melbourne for a few day's business next week - that's no warmer!! Why can't they have the exhibition in QLD?? Would swap you guys a winter in Adelaide with a summer in Lancashire.............its a rainy summer again - 4th year running!!!! But we getting off our b*ms and heading to Feurteventura in 3 wks and cant wait................................:jiggy: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gollywobbler Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 Hi roantreemj I've never been to Adelaide, but this might interest you and help your nephew: I know a family who moved to Perth last year with their 17 year old son. He did not want to go, to begin with he said he hated Oz etc. Because they are on a 457 visa he must not become financially independent of his Parents, is not sure whether he wants to go to College and so on. Because of needing to remain dependent until the PR visa can be obtained, the lad can only work part time. Perth is packed with fast food chains - all the McJunk emporiums. So he got a part time job in one of these fast food places. Loads of Aussie kids of the same age work there, the staff turnover is high so as some leave, others arrive. Via this, he made loads of new friends very quickly and within 3 months he told his parents that Perth is the best thing since sliced bread and he wants to stay there forever. I think you can more or less get the jobs just by walking in in a pair of jeans because the pay is low and so forth, but that is not really the point at this stage. If your nephew makes a few friends it will boost his confidence and help him to settle in Oz. More ambitious career ideas could be embarked on at a later date. So something along these lines might be an option for the short term? Best wishes Gill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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