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Australasia

Advice and resources to help you start your job search in Australasia.

Finding a job in Australasia

The following guides and profiles can help you start your research and planning.

The types of information you can find include:

  • industry overviews and hiring trends
  • job search resources
  • application and interview tips
  • networking and professional bodies
  • cost of living and visa regulations
Australia
  • GoinGlobal – country career guide for Australia
  • - Australia migration forum
New Zealand
  • - information and advice on teaching

Finding advertised jobs

Use the following resources to find advertised vacancies by location.

Australia
New Zealand
  • GoinGlobal
  • - vacancy site for migrants to New Zealand

Access hidden opportunities

Not all opportunities are advertised. In fact, many people create opportunities through:

Start by identifying organisations you are interested in. Our guide to finding organisations below can help. Then use the following steps to approach them speculatively about possible opportunities:

  1. Identify a contact name to address your cover letter to. Call or email to find out who handles recruitment within the organisation. Or, find a key contact in the department you want to work in.
  2. Send them a tailored CV and cover letter. Express your enthusiasm for the sector. Show that you have researched the company.
  3. Follow up your speculative application with a phone call, or email, around a week later. This shows you are serious and motivated.
  4. If your application was unsuccessful, ask for feedback or advice, and keep trying!
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand
  •  GoinGlobal - search under ‘employer directory’
  • - see where Ãå±±½ûµØ graduates are working for inspiration
  •  - search for Chambers of Commerce between the UK and other countries. They often include jobs and lists of member organisations on their website
  • – search for businesses using the location filter
Australia
  • - business directory
  • GoinGlobal - use the ‘professional and personal networking section’ of the Australia country guide
Organisations in New Zealand
  • - list of graduate employers
  • - business directory