I went to the DIAC + EngAus workshop in Brisbane a few weeks back. Not really because I need migration advice but because there's free food and I want teman kawan. Mang I'm cheap!

Either way Skills Select works like this,

You make an application and submit all your documents and you're given calculated points on the spot. The system is based off meritocracy, meaning if you have 60 points and old mate has 100, he'll go first through the processing line. So if your points aren't high you can wait for a very long time. Remember that skills select has no minimum service period and is capped by quota, so you'll want as many points as possible.

You can jump the line if employers view your profile and wish to sponsor you, so having extra skills that relate to industry is quite important. Protip : A first aid cert is pretty much mandatory for people wanting an OnG or mining job.

There's no need for a 100 page work thesis. A simple letter from your employer, relating to
- Your time at the workplace
- Your position
- Your general responsibilities
- Your skills and examples of work

Which comes up to about 2 pages is more than enough. Most importantly the manager must be contactable by the DIAC. 

Remember that eg; There are 100 places for a year, and there are 100 people with higher points than you, you will NOT get through.

If you're heading Oz, i suggest you should heading to geotechnical. O&G is another option too. Pay is better
There's some saturation in structural for real estate.

It is, actually. Unfortunately, my job is specialized and can only work in banks, bummer... We have been trying to hire someone for this MIS reporting role, their resumes were IMPRESSIVE, but once we made them take a basic SQL test, all of them failed    Just to join 2 basic tables! LOL.

I did research on what is the reason Oz employer not employing based on following reason:-
1) No PR
2) No Aust. degree
3) Resume not attractive (must 3 page only)
4) Cover letter rubbish
5) Too straight, not social enough??

Anyone please give any other reason for our reference purposes?