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Even if my educational background shows up on the Skills and Occupations list (SOL), I still need to actually get a job offer there first right? Before I can proceed with anything I mean...I'm totally clueless lol

No need, you just need enough points.

If you have a job, you can get a working visa sponsored by your employer. You don't really care about the SOL if this is the route you chose

depends on what route you are taking... if you are able to get employment first, then you have another visa
most people apply first because normally employers will not look at your CV if you don't have a work visa

having your job in the SOL is just the first step... then you need to check if you have enough points
http://www.migrationdesk.com/threads/point...immigration.24/

bear in mind, visa 457 will get paid peanuts....they'll squeeze you like lemon later based on current economy situation.
i suggest get yourself PR then slow slow lai.....my advice...

checking based on this website, last time i aged 32 required 65 points. seems point has dropped to 60 now based on below points:-

age 32: 30
foreign experience 9years: 15
edu (Oz degree): 15
Oz study: 5
state sponsor: 5
IELTS (band6): 0

This post has been edited by Nemesis1980: Jul 6 2016, 01:16 PM

mine's similar to yours but my 5 points was from staying in rural area for 2 years

Thanks for your replies guys, I will look into it

Perthian reporting in.

tough job market in OZ now. consider yourself lucky if you are still working.

Not sure about the old rules but ...The total points above is 70 points .

Yeap you're right, that's why i didn't take state sponsorship. the rules changed during my time which is visa 175 requires 65points and we're the last batch. Later that year replaced with visa 189 but only requires 60points.
I was lucky though coz they recognise my working experience.

I bumped up with some guys who still struggling accumulate the points. they still never realised that their relevant industry working experience can be calculated in points while struggling thru IELTS. I told them many times to check and read thoroughly until you really eat the whole book! now they only listen.

That's why always read and understand the requirement. Check your profession IELTS minimum requirement. Check your local and foreign experience.

Again, heard some people saying "of course lar....u got someone help u on PR..."or "u got someone help u looking for job...."....hey, no one helped me in getting PR or found my job.

This post has been edited by Nemesis1980: Jul 7 2016, 04:50 PM

i met a guy in the IELTS workshop i attended previously... he's on his 3rd attempt trying to get band 7 overall...

that's what his agent told him to do... this poor guy has no idea how he's getting his points and kept telling me we IT guys need band 7 overall to apply

Hi all,

I am trying to get my skills assessed by VETASSESS and is wondering if anyone here knows if I need to submit my SPM cert as supporting document? IF yes, is it necessary to have it translated? The cheapest translation fee I found so far is by Ringo at RM 75 per page. Would like to know if it is mandatory.

Appreciate your advice.

Thanks.

Any company there is hiring?

I am just graduated from UK with a law degree but does not really wan to practise.

Thinking to migrate and to live in peace life oversea.

just wanted to let you know that a friend graduated from Aussie Uni and couldn't find a job in a legal firm even though he has working rights in Australia. He graduated more than 6 months ago.

It's not easy to get a job in a legal firm here if you do not have local experience.

This post has been edited by evieta: Jul 13 2016, 06:35 AM

My advice, while studying , volunteer as much as possible and get a part time job. This will help a lot after graduation.

Hi there,
Why did you read law in the first place ? What job are you holding now ?

I'm at 60 points but is still trying to sit my IELTS next month and hopefully could get at least a band 7.

Employers reference are a headache. HR takes a long time to reply

60 is just nice, what SOL are you applying for?

IT industry. My agent (relative) says I got 60 and its sufficient but would like me to sit IELTS as a safety net and increase the chances.

I'm still trying to network with my ex colleges to see if I can directly apply there and get the visa sponsored too.

good luck bro