so a valid PR is needed else they wont read your cv? hmm..no wonder all my applications were rejected no matter how low the post i applied for. LOL!

I shared the same sentiment as you. I am also currently working in aust but misses the life in Malaysia. The life in aust is really boring. No place to lepak2 after work. I am not a beer drinker at all.

We cannot have the best of both world. If you really cannot take it anymore, just go back to Msia to find your destined 'gal' You still always can earn well in Malaysia.

It does. The 3 things I posted is the legal definition of a Malay, which is also by legal definition a bumi. How do you think mamaks rob the country?

You can still go window shopping in wollies or coles?
I think they open until midnight like 10-12. The one at sydney pitt street does. or chinatown...those restaurant close late...
I use to hang around there and people watch...

i think he is in brissy

That's interesting. I have a couple of friends who are not given bumiputera'ship even though one of the parent is bumiputera. That's why I do not think by just converting to Muslim, practicing 'Malay' custom will get him bumiputera.

if u wanna hav life u could do it more in aussie in brissy

try goin 2 other cities on the weekends like ade, syd, mel or cairns instead

try hangin out in eagle street mall or casino or theatre or the best part make more new aussie frens as i believe the probs lies in u instead of whinging around about it

otherwise pack up n head back 2 m'sia

This post has been edited by xander83: Feb 8 2012, 02:19 PM

It's all about being able to secure a job. I do wish to point out that you need a few things before you can look for a job:
- Good command of English
- Familiar with local industry procedures, best-practices, markets, etc. You need to show knowledge or some effort that you have done your research before you think you can just waltz into any job.
- Be BOLD! Australian culture wants you to speak up, be straight to the point. Not be typical humble Asian and wait for people to probe you. They want PROACTIVE people, not REACTIVE ones...

Anyway apply for the PR first! Without it really it is very very very hard to get a company to sponsor you. In Australia not like Malaysia (at least last time), easy to hire foreigner.

New system coming in July 2012. For some it may still be in time to start now. Do get started ASAP to get in before it gets tougher!! I spent money and used an agent so at least I don't get delayed due to my work(s)...

Window shopping in wollies or coles??!!! What is there to window shop hehe Groceries??!!

I like to cook, so i always like to scout for ingredients in supermarkets...
Otherwise there is also David Jones but I'm not too sure they close late....

Bro,
Majority Malaysians play badminton. Come singapore learn some baddy and go back there to whack them mate.

Normally UQ or UTQ should have malaysians playing badminton to mingle around with. Do ironman la... lol

Hi guys,

I'm new to this thread, hope can find someone to answer my few questions regarding getting a job in Australia.

I am graduated from RMIT University in Melbourne (it was a 2+1 twinning program). Yup, I spend 1 full year in Melbourne. After I graduated, I came back to KL to work. Now I got 3.5 years working experience in Banking line.

I got an elder brother who stay in Perth for 10 years already. He is currently an engineer at KBR (an engineering firm), and of course he and his wife is a PR there.

I'm thinking of going to Perth to work since my brother offer me to stay with him at the beginning. But he says it will be better to apply for PR first before go to Perth in order to get a decent job.

Alright here comes my question:

a) Is it possible for me to apply for Australia PR with my current situation?
b) where can I apply it? if via agent, will it be pricy?
c) Anyone here working in Banking line in Australia/Perth? is it hard to get a job in Australian Bank such like Common Wealth & ANZ?

really appreciate your input/comment.

Regards

you have to check whether u r eligible to apply or not..

DIAC is a good start for you..

if u qualify, u can diy, not necessary go thru agents...

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Added on February 9, 2012, 7:08 pmsince u said in MY u got a gal, can u get her to Oz on a partner visa, so u wont feel boring..
at least you got ur love by your side :-)

This post has been edited by annielee: Feb 9 2012, 07:08 PM

Hey Ryei, check with an agent first. I find that the easiest way to find out your options. They usually don't charge anything for a consult.

Best wishes,

Watch the news. Westpac cut job, was it 600? And ANZ let go of 1000? (don't really recall which two banks, but I am pretty sure about the number). Both just happened within last few months ... HSBC is cutting people worldwide. All big 4s are crying about losses if interest rate is cut ... So unless you are the CEO who are still taking in millions of bonuses each year, tell me if it will be easy?

yes thre is a cut of jobs eventhough banks raking in the profits

550 jobs lost in westpac and anz is moving 1200 jobs to bangalore and planning another 1500 to thre as well in the next 3yrs

don't 4get smelting plant in victoria by alcoa 600 job losses soon as well as toyota is cutting down 350 jobs and more soon and looking into total closure unless the dollar is retreating

unless u higher management or director of sales u would b fine looking into banking jobs but rare

i heard thre are plans by 2015 whre the big 4banks would merge their ops and processing to a 3rd country namely either phillipines or india

so unless u r in a niche expertise market u would b fine otherwise 4get bout it

the most demand labor at the moment now specialised doctors, csg engineer n nurses as well atm

They are still hiring contract workers for project related stuff... I am with one of the big4 banks. Wondering if they will axe me (youngest and newest in the team of 6), or not renewing my contract at all end of this year!

The banks are still hiring so not to worry about can't getting a banking job, but most of them are not a permanent role, mostly fixed term contract so it's easier to get rid of you without paying redundancy.

Dear all,
After much anticipation and waiting, i have finally got my PR valid for 5 years to reside in australia. I would like to ask for the people who are there at the moment, which areas have job vacancies/ opportunities at the moment? I am from a finance/banking background, having a degree in accounting/finance and have banking experience. Thanks.

congrats :-)

Seek AU will be a good place to start :-)

This post has been edited by annielee: Feb 22 2012, 06:28 PM

I found this youtube channel useful- lots of useful general information
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