The #1 problem of finding work abroad is getting into initial conversations with employers. For most people, the efforts are too high, and the results are too low.
When this challenge is overcome there is another challenge that may seem a bit surprising to some people. It is something I call the “Hope Trap”.
What is the Hope Trap? That is when a job seeker decides to stop looking for work as soon as one meeting is scheduled with one employer.
From the job seeker’s point of view, it makes sense. They have so much weight on their shoulders. The immigration process is time consuming and expensive and risky. Migrants sometimes want the job search to be finished, so when there is a slight chance of getting hired, it is tempting to stop a successful effort and “hope” that this future meeting will result in the perfect job offer.
The way to avoid the “Hope Trap” is to continue job finding until a contract is signed. This is exactly what the employers are doing when they look for candidates.
If you or someone you know is tempted to stop looking for work when a meeting has been arranged with an employer, tell that person to continue because “the game isn’t over until you win!”
Tired of getting nowhere in the NZ or Australian job markets? This story will inform and inspire you.
Great testimonial from a great Business Analyst. Pieter talks about the process of his Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) and what he did to get HIRED QUICKLY. I appreciate his kind words and wish him well into his bright future.
The link above will explain to employers how easy it is today to hire foreign job seekers.
What employers are telling me about the AEWV:
It is easy
not expensive
takes 10-days (Work Visa another 20-days)
More control over outcome
How easy is it?
I have seen a small one-person tradesman-owned company go through this process successfully even though it was his first time hiring a foreigner. If he can do it, certainly larger companies with some admin staff can do it.
Foreign job seekers and local employers have a clear pathway for working together. It doesn’t take long, it isn’t expensive and employers don’t have to rely on third parties to do the job check.
10x Cheaper?
By comparison, a New Zealander would have to pay up to 10 times more for a skilled candidate by local recruiters versus hiring a foreigner through the AEWV system. Often the quality of candidate is better from abroad also.
Example:
Cost of candidate placed by recruiter typically reaches $10,000-15,000 NZD
Cost pf candidate placed through the AEWV system approximately $1,500 NZD
Summary: There is no reason for a local NZ employer to hesitate to hire a foreigner today. The AEWV system allows them to find a good candidate first, get accredited 10-days later, and launch the rest of the process towards a work visa while retaining control in-house the entire way.
If you need help getting to the job-hiring stage, just send your CV to me at tate@employmentforimmigration.nz with a short description of your status. I respond with helpful advice to all qualifying candidates within in 1-day.
“I have received a Job Offer in Australia and the company has sponsored me and applied for the nomination. I am glad to inform you that my 482 Medium stream Visa was approved this last week and I will be heading for Sydney.
I would like to thank you for your encouragement and guidance on how to approach the Job Market in NZ which also helped me with approaching the Australian Job Market. It took a lot of perseverance but it has paid off.”
Mo Kader Senior Systems Engineer, IT
Mo makes things happen in his life. As an IT Senior Systems Engineer, Mo was offered work from an online interview and given sponsorship to work in Sydney.
Questionnaire on customer satisfaction with Tate’s services:
Question: How helpful was my service in terms of understanding your job market and getting work? (rating 1-10) Answer: Extremely good, we are so happy we used Tates services, its really worth it!
Question: Can you name one thing that you would improve about my service? Answer: Nothing I can think of offhand, Tate’s services are excellent and really help prep job seekers for the NZ job market.
Question: If you are happy with my support, would you mind giving me a short testimonial to use on my website? Answer: We are extremely happy with Tate’s services and CV building course, it really helps you understand how to get a job offer and what NZ employers want to see from you and your CV. Tate has been excellent in following up and keeping in touch with us during the entire process, Covid really delayed us in getting a job offer in NZ, but now the job offer is signed and accepted and we thank Tate for everything and we are very grateful for everything he did for us. Now to start the next chapter of our lives…
“You really are a master at what you do. It’s actually perfect. Thank you so much. I really really do appreciate the extra work you put in, the patience you have and the guidance you have given me. It almost feels like you walking this journey with me. I don’t know where I would have been without you. I really can’t thank you enough. I think employing you has been the best decision I’ve made this year. I’m actually astonished by the quality of service I get from you. You walk the extra mile with your clients and that’s what sets you apart from all the other immigration employment consultants. “
Jayson Adams Quantity Surveyor
Jayson has 4 years of experience and already has completed 3 megaprojects in South Africa, including a NZ$50m Cricket stadium. His new employer is getting a “rising star” with capabilities far beyond his job title.
New Zealand employers have been screaming out for front line tradespeople for decades.
During the last 2.5 years, demand gone up but there was almost zero supply of candidates due to closed borders.
So far, we are in the first week of this new Accredited Employer-led Work Visa system and the rate of online hiring from NZ employers has never been higher. Here are the hottest jobs in the market…
The ratio of online interviews and job offers is higher than anyone can remember.
What Other Roles are in High Demand?
Engineers (mechanical, civil, commercial, electrical, electronic, chemical… etc… basically most engineers so long as you have proven skills)
Project Managers with Project Management Professional accreditation or Prince2, really great qualifications to work with. If you have these qualifications, it means you already have proven skills to consider
IT / ICT engineers, programmers, developers, project leads
Technical sales professionals, business developers
Accountants that are big 4 experienced or chartered with business acumen for delivering financial goals to the bottom line through inter-departmental collaboration
Teachers (primary, secondary, specialised)
Front line medical practitioners
Other specialised professionals, including Veterinarians, Dentists, Occupational Therapists, Clinical Psychologists, etc… as long as you comply to NZ standards at the professional board where your industry is regulated, it is worth checking out for job market demand.
What if You Aren’t In the Above Lists?
There are too many niche categories to list. Also, I am just typing these down from memory, I am sure I missed some major categories that have incredibly high demand right now.
Here is another way to quickly estimate if your profile might have high demand in NZ / Australia today… If you are a proven high achiever with a long track record for success, you may want to investigate further. Equally, if you are a young rising star with a short but powerful track record, I would like to see your CV.
Logically, it makes sense to be in this market is before everyone else enters, and before demand for your skills becomes satisfied.
HOW CAN YOU FIND OUT?
To get Insights about your chances, likely job demand and best strategies, just send your CV to me at tate@employmentforimmigration.nz and include a statement about your goals. I will respond within a day with helpful insights based on job market realities in New Zealand / Australia today.
The benefits of the employer-led process are simple to explain:
In the past, employers only issued the job offer and then they often would wait for an immigration agent to confirm or request a change to the job offer in order to achieve compliance.
Today, the process is streamlined. The term “employer led” system means exactly that. Employers control the job offer and the work visa at the same time.
If you are a job seeker wanting to fast-track your job-finding process, send your questions to me at tate@employmentforimmigration.nz
I am 100% job-focused. If you require specific immigration advice, just see the INZ government website or find a NZ licensed Immigration Agent. If you want a referral of a reliable and proven immigration agent, I can find your match as part of my services.
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