More than 380,000 nurses and midwives are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (the NMBA) and are due to renew their general or non-practicing registration by 31 May 2018. Registered and enrolled nurses, midwives and nurse practitioners should look out for an email from the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) reminding them to … [Read more...]
15 things every Migrant job seeker needs to know how to do
If you’re going to get that great job you want, there are a number of things you need to know how to do. Sometimes, some newcomers have trouble even beginning that job hunt, because they don’t know where to start. Or they get stymied by something along the way. You’re not going to let that happen to you right! Here is a list of everything a newcomer job seeker needs to … [Read more...]
Finding work after immigrating to Australia
If you’re tempted to set up your computer a couple of days after you land in Australia and start blasting your resumés to every company in a 30-kilometre radius … stop yourself! Most migrants who take this approach find themselves sending out hundreds of resumés with very little — or no — response. They get frustrated, dejected and angry. They question why they are getting … [Read more...]
Top ten tips for migrant job seeker
Despite all the barriers Australian migrants face in the labour market, there are many success strategies one can employ to get around them. From volunteering, mentorship and networking, to job shadowing and informational interviews, there are ways to get your foot into the door. These are my top ten tips for you to consider during your job search journey. DO NOT use … [Read more...]
Interviewing the interviewer: what to ask before you accept a job
Getting a job offer is an exciting and emotional time. Maybe you always wanted to work at a certain company or have been out of job for quite a while and are behind in bill payments. No matter what your situation is, you’re excited on being offered the job, and can’t wait to say yes. But, it is better to be sure you want to work at that place before saying yes. This can be done … [Read more...]