Four months is nothing, usually it takes about 6-12 months. I know people who was jobless for 24 months before calling it quit and return to Malaysia.

PS: Seems like there will be a new PM in AUS by 5pm later today.

True, I know a few like that too.
And most end up with the father returning to Malaysia for a job while the mother stay with the kids over there.

YEah, finally they got pissed off with Julia with all stupid tax. Kevin Rudd will be much better off having good relation with China. I think the election the soonest is August not later by end September. Hopefully this would boost the project there to open more work vacancy soon.

hey peeps, i'm in the middle of my migration process and, my destination is melbourne. I'm a IT degree holder and have work experience related to the skills needed in Aus. However, me too having worries bout finding a job there first. I heard it's not easy to get a job while we're in Msia, even if we get PR. Any advice on how can I boost my chances of getting employed first if possible or getting employed as soon as possible when I do move there?

1) Get the PR 1st
2) Buy ticket, land and look for job
3) The chances of getting job offshore is minimal but not to say impossible. Based on luck and demand. You're competing with Indian IT people who exodus whole community from India to Oz.
4) Save as much money as you can for 'burning'. Might saying 3-6 months no job.

However, my advise is No.1 is priority. No PR,no job . Good luck

Generally I agree with Nemesis. However some employers do allow preliminary interviews through phone, but you might still have to fly in for the more thorough, level 2 or level 3 interview processes. Most important is that you must state you are eligible/permitted to work (through relevant visas) in your resume. Good luck mate!

thanks, it's worrying...maybe who knows when I'm there, I wont be dealing with IT anymore... just got to scrap through and rebuild I guess... thanks for the information anyway

I'm counting down now for job hunting end of the month flying to Oz.
I don't know how i feel now coz i'm going alone while my wife and children will still be in KL not until i stable myself with job there.
It's pretty sad and angry sometimes that i couldn't bring them together due to insufficient funds. I know this is temporary but it'll like few months going there which i really miss them a lot.
Hate to say that i've to push it hard, real hard on job hunting though. We ain't rich man or datuk family, we're just a normal malaysian family like everyone else.
We're glad that we getting PR but this separation process i hope no one is going through.

Anyone needs help in Melbourne. Let me know. Will do what i can. Been here many years.

i recently got my PR and making plans to move to Perth. Attending a job fair on 13 to 15 September 2013 at Perth Convention Centre.

Anyone in Perth that can help give me some pointers.

Thank you and best regards,

I'm currently in Perth, so if you need any help do let me know. I'll try my best to give pointers. =)

Sien...back in KL and working in Kl. My PR valid till 2015 and thinking to give up.

whats the process of getting a pr there ? need alot of money in bank account to migrate ?

Dudeeeee.... Getting PR now is so hard. Just keep it.
Or give it to me. =D

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This post has been edited by Enchante!: Feb 17 2016, 01:59 AM

I am preparing my documents before I apply PR through General Skill Migration plan.

I need to get all the copy of my documents certified and have a phrase "Certified True Copy of the Original" , and then send to ACS, and DIAC

Anyone can recommend whom should I contact to get my document certified?

Thanks before.

1) It depends on the visa. You can check here http://www.immi.gov.au/visawizard/
2) PR Application Fee is $3000, Skill assessment is $450
That's it.

No longer the case. THey just increased the price to about $3.5k for application fee

You are right, bro. I think they are earning money from the applicant. I just realized the price increased to $3.5K by 1st of September!

they also cut down the ICT occupations from state nomination list like in ACT and NSW