Living and Working in Australia

Working in Australia and making my move to Australia from UK was one of my best career options as I got the chance to work with the major international clients.

I was lucky enough to get a fantastic house for my living in Australia. The owner of the house, being an interior designer, has designed the house very creatively.

I noticed a great difference in the work environment of UK and Australia and everyone was friendly.

If you are planning to make your search for working options in Australia, the essential criteria you must have is the ability to speak English in fluently. People from English speaking countries would find their entry easier than anyone else. This is because if you are a person from a Non English speaking country, then you would be required to pass an English test to prove your proficiency in English. This is the most vital step for getting work in Australia. I went through this step quite easily as I am from an English speaking country. The recent reciprocal visa agreement between the United States and Australia makes working in Australia easier and comfortable for many people.

My profession is related to software and information technology which is a very well recognized profession in Australia. Once the proficiency in English skill is proven, the next important process is to qualify for your profession or work as per Australian rules and norms. That is for instance, if you are a doctor by profession, though you would have all qualifications recognized in you country, it is vital to qualify and pass certification as per Australian regulations.

Recently, one of my friends who is a medical professional, while trying to make her move to Australia, got the update that foreign medical professionals are no longer valid under Australian state health care scheme. So it is vital to know the recent updates in rules and regulations while making your move to Australia related to work. For getting a complete idea related to your work area and skills recognition in Australia, you can refer to the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) dictionary. I found this quite useful.

One more important point one should remember is to carry all the documents related to education, certification, and work experience. This is vital even if you are on a temporary visa or full time visa. I had all this along with copies of my references in hand along with my resume so that I can use it as and when required.

The popular areas where foreign people could get work easily and have lots of vacancies in Australia are hospitality, software, IT and tourism.

With regard to my work life, I love Perth - part of Western Australia. This is because I found the city having a lot of facilities for trains and buses and I could reach my work place well on time even if I start late. I love my work and life experience in Sydney a lot and I am having a great exciting work and lifestyle in Australia.

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