Guest bobkerry Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 hey don't be afraid....skype is really helpful and now a days people are conducting interviews on skype in order to make their work effective as well as efficient..so do not worry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ninauk Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Hi I'm hoping this thread is a bit of hope for me! I have been home from Oz for 5 months. Was looking to stay but I didn't get 2nd year. I was told that sponsorship wasn't really gonna be on the table as everyone seemed to be really tightening On things like that. I'm a PA in banking I have been for ten years all in all a "secretary etc" .... I don't really know wat options are open to me as I'm not a skilled migrant! So glad I see this as I will now persevere with the seek Pplications and highlight that I need sponsorship. Any other ideas welcome!! Thanks Nina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1K3R Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Thank guys! It all still seems like a bit of a dream at the moment. Waiting to get the contract through now but until I'm sitting on the plane I probably won't believe it! Its quite hard for those around me (who haven't got the goal of getting out there) to really appreciate how much this means to me so the feedback and advice on this forum is really invaluable. One happy little bunny (and I might even start to relax once I get the contract :biggrin: ) Congratulations mate! Good luck on your new adventure, and I am sure it will be a great one :wink: Cheers B!K3R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaneArchie Posted October 24, 2010 Share Posted October 24, 2010 Congratulations on your job offer and sponsorship!! Our 457 visa was approved on Friday after only 3 weeks so don't imagine you'll have to long to wait. All the best for your new life in oz. Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest vero1971 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Congratulations to you. I just imagine how you are feeling right now! By never giving up and sticking to your dream, you've proved that it is possible. Well done! It will be my turn next to post a similar message as yours! Best wishes :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chops1963 Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hi there, I had a skype interview with a potential employer and it went so well that they paid for me to fly down to Canberra when i landed in Melbourne the following week. Treat it like a proper job interview, and i would recommend the following: Check time of interview, i was expecting it at 10 pm, they came on at 11. Make sure you`re fresh and alert..maybe have a shower and coffee beforehand. Have a glass of water at hand...in case your mouth drys up due to too much talking. Make sure your`e in a quiet place and won`t be disturbed. Double check you have sufficient credits in case you have to call them back etc. Copies of CV, Job ad and notes and pen and paper etc The above might sound blindingly obvious, but it can be easy to forget the small things lol The job i went for was a sponsored one, i flew to Melbourne to see 7 potential employers. This company was the first i saw, picked up at the airport, went to the company and met the people, then out for dinner,following day picked breakfast and a quick drive around Canberra, final chat before leaving. AND THEY OFFERED ME THE JOB THERE AND THEN... Got my visa approved last Friday, landed back in Manchester Sunday night, packing up and flying there in 3 weeks for a new start. Hope everything goes well for you Best wishes Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B1K3R Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 .........AND THEY OFFERED ME THE JOB THERE AND THEN... Got my visa approved last Friday........ Thanks for sharing Andrew and congrats mate! You must be really excited and in 7 heavens! :biggrin: Good luck mate! Cheers B!K3R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brideycollette Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 Hi there, I had a skype interview with a potential employer and it went so well that they paid for me to fly down to Canberra when i landed in Melbourne the following week. Treat it like a proper job interview, and i would recommend the following: Check time of interview, i was expecting it at 10 pm, they came on at 11. Make sure you`re fresh and alert..maybe have a shower and coffee beforehand. Have a glass of water at hand...in case your mouth drys up due to too much talking. Make sure your`e in a quiet place and won`t be disturbed. Double check you have sufficient credits in case you have to call them back etc. Copies of CV, Job ad and notes and pen and paper etc The above might sound blindingly obvious, but it can be easy to forget the small things lol The job i went for was a sponsored one, i flew to Melbourne to see 7 potential employers. This company was the first i saw, picked up at the airport, went to the company and met the people, then out for dinner,following day picked breakfast and a quick drive around Canberra, final chat before leaving. AND THEY OFFERED ME THE JOB THERE AND THEN... Got my visa approved last Friday, landed back in Manchester Sunday night, packing up and flying there in 3 weeks for a new start. Hope everything goes well for you Best wishes Andrew :jiggy:Wow Congrats ! Brideycollette Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest zoken Posted October 27, 2010 Share Posted October 27, 2010 Hi congratulations i hope it all goes well. Is it easier to get sponsorship or just fly over to aussie and get sponsership and a job there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozwonderful Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 Hi, May I know the interview thru Skype are usually a video call or phone/mobile call? I have also sent out few resumes and just trying to find out more on what type of method would usually use in this circumstances. Thanks ozwonderful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moven Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I would imagine if it is a Skype interview it will be a video session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chops1963 Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I recently applied for a job and arranged a Skype Video interview with the MD (who was in Dubai). I added his user name as a contact, but at the appointed time (having being contacted by his PA by e mail to confirm that he was about to contact me) i waited, but it he didn`t appear, i waited and e mailed his PA who thanked me for interest and wished me well in my job search ! Contacted skype, who checked and confirmed that the Skype user name wasn`t recognised, i cut and pasted the content of the conversation and e mailed to both the PA andthe interviewer, he admitted that it was an alias, and gave me his real skype name which i added. Another interview was arranged, and i was on skype chatting to a friend, an hour before the interview was due. When the interview time arrived, he wasn`t there and he didn`t contact me. His PA again e mailed me to say that he was contacting me. The interview never took place. My advice to any one would be to check that your skype phone/video works in advance by contacting someone with Skype, also make sure that the skype name they give is recognised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alligator Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Good luck my OH had a Skype interview before Christmas, and they flew him to oz last week to meet him. Offered him a job and sponsorship, we are just awaiting details of the 'package' before embarking on our journey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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