When to start applying for jobs

**Paula H** · 23-01-2012, 02:38 PM

Hi all or should i say g'day

Can anyone advise when they think we should start actively looking and applying for work? We are moving out in September.

**kildorragh** · 23-01-2012, 10:45 PM

Depends on the job.........it won't hurt getting employers to see your CV now even if you don't arrive for awhile.

Good luck.

**Paula H** · 24-01-2012, 12:52 PM

Thank you, there is another thread on here 'tricky finding work' has kind of given me the worries.

**likesshopping** · 24-01-2012, 01:21 PM

Hi

Yep, it all really depends on what work you do. But I remember my husband (who works in IT) feeling a bit worried about work before we came - he ideally, wanted to get a contract before we got here - but no-one was really interested whilst we were still in the Uk. He sent CVs to companies, but to no avai

He got a job after about 10 weeks of arriving (which was a bit longer than he wanted)...but there is work out there.

Try not to worry too much (I know, easier said than done)...but you can only do a certain amount from the UK - it will be all systems go when you get here!

Sarahx

**Paula H** · 24-01-2012, 01:32 PM

Thanks, it is still worrying for us.

You give up everything for a better life only to hear negatives, and it is quite disheartening. I also worry that we wont be able to support ourselves for too long without a wage.

My OH has a really good job here (Civils Engineer Supervisor/Carpenter) and I didnt think he would have any trouble finding work... until I come on here.

STILL UP FOR IT THOUGH AND EXCITED (Mostly)

**likesshopping** · 24-01-2012, 01:40 PM

Hi Paula

Look, It is a worry, but the way I looked at it with us was - thinking, he WILL get a job - its just a matter of WHEN..... Try not to let some of the negative comments get you down - remember, there are lots and lots of positives out there - not everyone that migrates over here uses this site - I know lots and lots of families that got work relativiley (sorry cant spell!) quickly..... infact, I cant think of anyone that didnt get a job.

Just go careful with the finances until your husband secures a job.

You will be fine...xx

**Chris Mark** · 24-01-2012, 08:44 PM

Hi we too are heading out in Sept and have been advised to start contacting agencies etc ASAP. We are going to an emigration show in London next month, which along with other bits has job agencies, company reps etc there.

**Paula H** · 24-01-2012, 09:45 PM

hi ya

Sounds interesting, may I ask the details of the emigration show? Might be worth us going too.

Originally Posted by Chris Mark

Hi we too are heading out in Sept and have been advised to start contacting agencies etc ASAP. We are going to an emigration show in London next month, which along with other bits has job agencies, company reps etc there.

**Chris Mark** · 24-01-2012, 09:59 PM

Paula,

The show is Down under live.
http://www.downunderlive.co.uk

**ian mc** · 24-01-2012, 10:26 PM

If he is want to work as a supervisor he will need to get a supervisors license which can take quite a while to get, He would need to know the timber framing code which you have to do a course for. if he has the qualifications on paper bring them with him they may accept prior learning

Originally Posted by Paula H

Thanks, it is still worrying for us.

You give up everything for a better life only to hear negatives, and it is quite disheartening. I also worry that we wont be able to support ourselves for too long without a wage.

My OH has a really good job here (Civils Engineer Supervisor/Carpenter) and I didnt think he would have any trouble finding work... until I come on here.

STILL UP FOR IT THOUGH AND EXCITED (Mostly)