Category: Job Finding Stories

Job Finding Stories

Overcoming a Sudden Job Closure: Juan’s Case Study

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A Systematic Approach to find work

Introduction:

Juan’s journey to securing employment and residency in New Zealand is a testament to the effectiveness of a structured job-hunting strategy, multimedia presentation, and proactive engagement with potential employers. In this case study, we explore how a tailored approach, confidence-building techniques, and networking helped Juan overcome unexpected challenges to land his second job within two days of direct outreach.

1. Core Strengths Development and Profile Preparation

From November 2023 to July 2024, Juan worked with Tate’s Employment for Immigration to identify and summarize his core strengths and achievements. This foundation, reflected in his CV, Video CV, and photo portfolio, helped Juan stay clear on his key selling points throughout the job search.

  • Result: Juan was always well-prepared for interviews, able to confidently recall his achievements, which provided potential employers with a clear understanding of his technical expertise.

2. Cold-Calling Confidence and Proactive Job Search

A crucial turning point in Juan’s journey was overcoming his initial reluctance to cold-call employers. Through Session 4 of his program, Juan witnessed live demonstrations of cold calls made on his behalf by his consultant. This gave him the confidence to engage directly with hiring managers.

3. Effective Multimedia Presentation

Juan’s photo portfolio and Video CV set him apart in a competitive job market. These tools allowed potential employers to see his practical skills in action, making his profile more compelling than a traditional CV alone.

  • Result: His multimedia materials helped confirm Juan’s technical expertise and contributed to him being shortlisted for interviews, where he continued to impress.

Unexpected Challenges: A Lesson in Networking

Although Juan’s first job in New Zealand helped him gain experience that contributed to securing his second job, the process didn’t unfold as he expected. Juan’s direct boss, who had promised a referral, declined to provide one when contacted by his prospective employer. Instead, he only confirmed Juan’s employment details, leaving the new employer with limited insight into Juan’s performance.

However, Juan’s networking efforts paid off. The site engineer who worked closely with Juan stepped in to provide a strong reference, confirming Juan’s skill with repairs, maintenance, and equipment installations. This confirmation aligned with Juan’s interview responses and ultimately reassured the employer of his qualifications.

  • Result: Despite the setback, Juan’s professional relationships with other colleagues proved valuable. The site engineer’s referral helped secure his new role, even without the support of his direct boss.

Outcome: Securing Employment and Residency

Juan’s journey demonstrates the importance of a proactive job-hunting strategy and the value of networking. Despite unexpected setbacks, Juan’s persistence and the strength of his preparation led to a positive outcome.

  • Job Secured: Juan received a job offer within two days of his cold-calling efforts, securing his visa and allowing him to remain in New Zealand.
  • Professional Growth: Juan’s experience in his first New Zealand job, along with the skills and materials he developed, made him a standout candidate for his second role.
  • Overcoming Challenges: Despite his direct boss’s lack of support, Juan’s site engineer provided the referral needed to confirm his abilities, underscoring the power of professional relationships.

Conclusion: A Story of Overcoming Setbacks with a Structured System

Juan’s success is a testament to the power of perseverance and a well-organized job search strategy. Through effective coaching, multimedia tools, and a proactive mindset, Juan was able to navigate the complexities of redundancy, visa constraints, and competition. His story is a reminder that even when unexpected challenges arise—such as the lack of a promised referral—strong preparation, networking, and persistence can overcome these obstacles.

Key Takeaways:

  • Structured Approach: Identifying core strengths and preparing a multimedia portfolio provided Juan with the confidence and tools needed to succeed in interviews.
  • Cold-Calling Mastery: Live demonstrations of cold-calling helped Juan adopt this approach, leading to rapid results in his job search.
  • Networking Pays Off: Despite a lack of support from his direct boss, Juan’s relationships with other colleagues, such as the site engineer, proved crucial in securing his second job.
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Nanoscale “Theoretical Engineer” Snapped up by The Netherlands

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I’m excited to share a success story about Nick, a brilliant engineer with a unique market niche. Nick is a Mechanical, Electrical, and Theoretical Engineer. What is a Theoretical Engineer, you might ask? Well, they are very rare and specialized. They are found working in the nonphysical world, in nanoscale processes that create computer chips, for example.

For 10 years, Nick was the go-to Principal Equipment Service Engineer for 15 companies, managing 50 machines valued in the tens of millions of dollars. When others couldn’t solve the problem, Nick was the one they called. His expertise in semiconductor manufacturing, one of the most advanced industries in the world, is truly exceptional.

Although his market was too small in New Zealand, Nick secured a prestigious role in the Netherlands using the strategies we developed together.

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Berenice received 2 job offers from abroad

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Edward attended went through the interview process with 3 employers and struggled through many delays from various authorities before getting hired by his 4th job interview. Soon after that Berenice was hired twice, once by Edward’s employer and then by another company. All of this was done online prior entering New Zealand.

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Edward and Berenice Chat With Tate About Life’s Best Journey

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Edward and Berenice ran a successful plumbing company that grew from 1 to 6 vans in the span of a few years. Then one day they decided to start a new life in New Zealand. Today they are both working and happily in Whangerei.

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Age Doesn’t Matter

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Berenice and Edward confirm that age doesn’t matter in the New Zealand job market. If employees are deemed “fit for the job”, that is all that matters.

Edward and Berenice ran a successful plumbing company that grew from 1 to 6 vans in the span of a few years. Then one day they decided to start a new life in New Zealand. Today they are both working and happily in Whangerei.

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How to Get Hired in 6 Hours – Gerhard is a Master Machinist

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Welcome to Tate’s Employment for Immigration, a leading service dedicated to helping jobseekers find work abroad. In this video we explore the remarkable journey of Gerhard, an exceptionally talented machinist from South Africa. Despite having no formal qualifications, Gerhard’s expertise and achievements have propelled him into the global job market, resulting in a job offer within just 6 hours of contacting an employer in New Zealand.

Traditionally, the hiring process involves meticulous screening, skills verification, reference checks and extensive interviews. However, Gerhard’s case stands out due to the convergence of three key factors.

Firstly, Gerhard’s unparalleled skills as a machinist have been honed through years of hands-on experience. Although unqualified, he has consistently demonstrated exceptional proficiency, even training qualified machinists to meet his exacting standards. This remarkable competence caught the attention of potential employers.

Secondly, Gerhard’s profile was carefully tailored to meet the expectations of recruiters in the New Zealand labour market. Our comprehensive approach ensured that Gerhard’s application materials effectively conveyed his skills, experience and achievements, overcoming any barriers that might arise from his lack of formal qualifications.

Finally, Gerhard utilised a well-established and proven job search strategy that has been successful in a variety of industries for over 27 years. This systematic approach, involving direct communication with employers and strategic positioning of his profile, accelerated the recruitment process and facilitated efficient decision-making.

Gerhard’s story serves as an inspiration for individuals seeking to overcome the challenges of job hunting in a foreign country. By leveraging his exceptional talents, adopting a tailored approach to applications and implementing a proven job search strategy, Gerhard quickly secured a coveted job offer.

At Tate’s Employment for Immigration, we pride ourselves on providing job seekers like Gerhard with the tools and guidance they need to achieve their career goals. Our services are designed to maximise your chances of success by showcasing your unique skills, experience and potential to potential employers.

Embark on your own transformational journey and discover the opportunities that await you. Contact Tate today at tate@employmentforimmigration.nz and let us guide you towards a brighter future of professional growth and fulfilment.

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Gidion’s smooth entry into New Zealand

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This case study demonstrates how even the most complex and high value profiles can be hired online if the application process is done to a high standard.

Gidion’s smooth entry into New Zealand: Gidion excelled as a health and safety manager for a global mining company, overseeing 42,000 employees at 18 sites in six countries. His type of profile requires a complex team fit. The compliance and competency checks for such position and such industry normally requires a lengthy vetting process and face-to-face interviews. We decided to go for the online job searching process, with a fallback option for face-to-face interviews if required. Our planning paid off. Gidion secured a position with a national construction company in New Zealand.

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A story about a local job seeker

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Greetings everyone! I have a job-hunting story here. Recently, I had the pleasure of speaking with a local consultant we can call “Laura” for the sake of this story. Laura currently works for a hospitality association. Her role is to advise 300 businesses in her territory about anything and everything they might need to improve their position in the market. During our conversation, she shared a memporable sotry about her own job search experience and how she got this job.

Half a year ago, Laura submitted her CV, which was rejected by an automated system, only she thought it was a real person who rejected her. This experience caused her to feel bad because she thought she had just missed out on her dream job but what could she do?

Two weeks later, a friend of Laura heard her story and said that he knows people in the association and they are still looking for a good candidate. He suggested that Laura should call the association and confirm if they have seen her CV.

Laura first called HR, they asked for her CV again. Shortly after sending her CV, Laura was called by the Operations Manager who confirmed she was an interesting candidate. Soon after that Laura was called by the CEO who interviewed her on the phone, apologised for the oversight, and hired her on the spot. And that is how Laura, a local New Zealand citizen found work that she was perfectly capable of doing in her own country.

When I heard the story, I immediately thought of you guys out there looking for work from abroad and often getting nowhere. The templated rejections letters all look the same and getting personal responses happens only rarely. If it was frustrating for Laura, it is even worse for foreigners applying from abroad who don’t have a friend in the industry.

Folks, the job market is broken. Not just in New Zealand, it is broken world-wide. 85% of jobs happen through networking and the other 15% are struggling to get into a different network. If you feel stalled out, stopped and ignored, you aren’t alone. Most locals feel the same, especially if they are applying outside of their network. Even top-ranked foreign applicants coming into NZ will benefit greately from having competent local support for all of the job related challenges over on this side. Let me see what I can do for you this weekend. Just send to me your CV with a few words about your status and goals. I will respond in about a day from my email at tate@employmentforimmigration.nz