Australia has one of the strongest economies in the world. It is the first choice for immigrants by virtue of its high standard of living and prosperous job opportunities. Owing to the diverse culture, there is a high tolerance towards immigrants. Australia boasts of some of the best cities to live in the world. There are ample options for anyone who seeks employment in the country. Let’s look at the necessary steps every immigrant must take while planning a move to Australia.

Visa

Everyone who seeks employment has to submit an application for a work visa at their nearest Australian embassy. The potential employers will ask the status of your immigration. Having a visa is very essential to apply for most of the jobs in Australia. Visa is granted on the basis of your technical skills, credentials and experience.

Validity of qualifications

Australian Skills Recognition Information website gives you all the information on the validity of your qualifications. It varies from profession to profession. It might be necessary in some cases to do some additional studying before one is qualified for a job in the country. You credentials need to be at par with their Australian counterparts.

Choose your industry

Agriculture, tourism and manufacturing are the three largest industries in Australia. Mining and telecommunications are two booming sectors. In order to check vacancies you can check the list that is released by the Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Send a cover letter

After preparing your CV, teaming a cover letter along with it would be a great idea. It is a way of showing how interested you are in a prospective job. Mention the status of your visa on the cover letter. If it is possible, mention an Australian address and telephone number. Narrow down a region based on your preferences and apply at relevant potential employers.

Interviews would take place over Skype as it is a common method of communication with the immigrants seeking jobs. In case a full time job is not an option, you can also find internships based on your work experience on Intern Option Australia website.