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Testimonial Posts

Raymond: Team Lead / Senior IT consultant in Singapore – Testimonial

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Video Transcript:

Tate: It’s a pleasure to work with Raymond. Raymond’s at the top of his game. And Telecom – one of the largest ones in Asia – and he’s the center point of Big Data turning that into strategic success for his employer.

If anyone can explain how my system can work successfully for them in their own country, or Australia, New Zealand, anywhere in the world, – Raymond is the one to do it. It is a pleasure to work with people like Raymond. It’s people like you, Raymond, and others that keep me at the front of my game.

Raymond: So actually, I’ve tried your approach – the one that we’ve discussed, and you’ve shown to me – here in Singapore and it actually works. So, I managed to book some meetings and book some interviews. So yeah, I can attest that your approach is working perfectly well, so I must have to check – to apply the same approach and also do some job applications in New Zealand, since my goal is to finally find a job and settle at New Zealand. And I’m actually also exploring… like what I’ve shared in the email… Australia, and also expand my market in Canada.

Tate: So, you’ve been applying to some of the big companies in Singapore?

Raymond: I’ve managed to book two to three interviews, so my recent one already undergoes a final interview. So hopefully I’ll be receiving some good news in the next few days.

Tate: Well, it works in Singapore, it works around the world – it’s a good system and I’m glad you’re discovering that.

Practical Advice

A short Checklist: Are You Able To Get Hired In New Zealand Or Australia?

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Have you ever wondered how easy or difficult it will be for you to get hired?

Here are the 3 main inicators of hirability
1) Skill level
2) Qualifications
3) Role demand

Highly skilled candidates: New Zealand and Australia are particularly interested in workers who have demonstrated expertise in a specific field and can add significant value to employers. If you have a track record of excellence in your field, you are likely to be in high demand. However, if you haven’t had the opportunity to develop high-value skills, you may face the challenge of differentiating yourself from local jobseekers. To overcome this challenge, it’s important to emphasise what makes you different and how you can make a unique contribution to the NZ/AU job markets.

Relevant qualifications: Employees with relevant qualifications are highly sought after in both New Zealand and Australia. Generally, a full trade qualification or at least a Bachelor’s degree is required, sometimes higher depending on the role. If you have these qualifications, along with high-value skills, you are likely to be in high demand. However, if you do not have the specific qualifications required for a particular industry, your skills may still be able to compensate in some cases. For example, some industries may prioritise skills over formal qualifications. However, it’s important to note that certain professions, such as doctors and plumbers, typically require specific qualifications that cannot be overlooked.

Roles in high demand: Our job markets are particularly interested in candidates who can fill roles in skills shortage areas. It’s worth noting that being on an official skills shortage list is not a prerequisite for being considered for a high demand role. Sometimes in-demand roles aren’t widely advertised and it’s important to understand that demand arises when employers have a genuine need for a particular skill. It could be a highly specialised niche that is not widely known. For example: I assisted a drone designer / distributor / business owner find work with New Zealand’s largest drone company. There is no list anywhere that considers that candidate as a high demand role for New Zealand. But that employer understood he was the best guy in South Africa with population 60 million. He was ready to hire him instantly. So keep an eye out for job advertisements, but also explore hidden opportunities that your skills may attract.

In summary: We are looking for overseas candidates with high-value skills and relevant qualifications who can fill roles in high-demand sectors.

Basic strategy: By showcasing your expertise, highlighting what makes you different and targeting employers who need your specific skills, you will increase your chances of being a desirable candidate for employment in our part of the world.

For a free assessment of your skills, send your CV with a few comments about your status to me at tate@employmentforimmigration.nz I answer in about a day.

Practical Advice

Job Success for Migrants: Preparation is the Key

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Having a great time with Clients who are at the job application stage.

Some universal truths for the job search include:

  1. Prepare well – This makes every part of the job search easier, clearer, faster and more effective.
  2. Personalise it – If you want a personal response, the effort on your part should be as personal and direct as possible.
  3. Deliver competently – The learning curve is steepest in the beginning and takes years to master, but you don’t need mastery to succeed. Competence is all you need, and that doesn’t have to take long.
  4. Deliver consistently – Steady progress is the most predictable path to ultimate success. Even slow and steady progress is much better than short bursts of inspiration followed by long delays.
  5. Continuous improvement – If you improving at a steady rate, you will always win on a long enogh timeline. You know your project is over when you win. It might take 1 week or much longer. If you are committed, you will get there.

Wrapped together, the above 5 items might be considered “5 Pillars” of success in job hunting.

To find out more about this process and how you can maximise your success today, send your CV to me at tate@employmentforimmigration.nz Let me know your situation briefly. I will respond within a day.

Testimonial Posts

Haroon Patel Testimonial

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“Tate has been extremely helpful from the start of my journey, coached me along the way, gave me hope when I received rejections and overal kept me on course until I was able to land a role.”

Haroon Patel
Risk & Control Accountant
Supply Chain Distribution Admin

As Unilever’s “Controls Expert”, Haroon was responsible for Unilever’s Global Controls Framework from their headquarters in London. To understand what that means, just look at Unilever’s Wikipedia page:

  • Listed on 6 stock exchanges
  • Turnover = 60 billion Euros
  • Employees= 150,000
  • Founded in 1929

This is why I call Haroon “The Superman of Risk and Controls” and it is indeed an honour to be his link to a bright future in New Zealand. Not only is he super talented, he is also an approachable and likeable guy. I wish Haroon and his family all the best that New Zealand has to offer.

Testimonial Posts

Johan and Ané Testimonial/Update

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Hi Tate,
We have been meaning to give you an update for some time. 

Since we’ve spoken to you last, Johan has found a job in Wellington and we’ve relocated to Wellington. I have found a job in a completely different direction.  Our boys are well settled in school and we have made a handful of awesome friends. 

This move to NZ would not have been possible without your help back in 2019. We have referred a couple of people your way, including my brother, as we believe you are the best person to assist with that sometimes elusive job offer.  Keep up the good work!! Thank you again for your assistance.

Kind regards,
Johan and Ané 

Testimonial Posts

Wilton P. Testimonial/Update

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“We are settling in. It was quite an adjustment from the rand to the dollar but we are getting used to it. The kids are loving it here and they feel so free. We love the rugby here.  We went to a few matches already and are looking forward to the big game in July when South Africa is playing here.

“It was a pleasure to work with you and you went the extra mile with us. Your work definitely paid off and we are grateful for that. We love the beauty of this place.”

~Wilton Pieterse~

Job Finding Stories

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.

Practical Advice

Are you a top performer without qualifications? Not a problem!

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Qualifications requirements often prevent emigration decisions. Without qualifications, many roles are not available to people. However, there is a hack that can be used if you are a top performer in your industry. Top performers have a unique demand profile from the viewpoint of employers. If this is you, give me your CV and let’s have a chat. tate@employmentforimmigration.nz

Testimonial Posts

Gidion Munyaradzi Testimonial

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“I will say out of the four companies that interviewed me, the process was successful. And I can confidently say it was successful because of the sessions that you took me through.”

Gidion Munyaradzi
Health, Safety and Environmental Manager

Getting hired online abroad used to be mostly reserved for easy hiring decisions. Top level guys like Gidion normally have to come into NZ and do physical interviews. However, when the system is robust and when people are ready to drive change, anything is possible.

Gidion went from leading cultural change for Anglo American in 18 plants affecting 42k staff in 6 African countries to working for a New Zealand national company througout our country based on his successful online interviews.