Our job search team will assist you in presenting your professional background in the best possible manner and in a format that will be understood and appreciated by New Zealand employers.

Our Licensed Immigration Advisers will play an important role during your job search process. They will liaise with your future employer and with Immigration New Zealand to help you overcome the Catch22 dilemma: You will need a job to apply for a visa and a visa to get a job. 

While our job search team will give you their full support from start to finish, but you will have to be an active team player to make the most of your chances in the job market. It will ultimately be up to you to convince your future employer that you are the best candidate for the job. 

 

Important aspects to consider when looking for a job in a new country

General uncertainties 

Rules and regulations are different in your home country and you are not familiar with our country, let alone the job market. You will ask yourself:  

• Will I succeed in finding a job?
• Are my skills are in demand in New Zealand?
• What does the perfect job application material look like?
• What do I need to consider for the job interview?
• How important is a local network?
• Will potential employers be reluctant to hire an overseas applicant?
• How much will I be able to earn?
• What is the process of following up my applications?

Professional etiquette

Once you have started your research, you will notice differences in professional etiquette that you might not have expected in New Zealand. 

Cultural fit 

Personal characteristics 

From our many years of experience with working with migrant job seekers, we think that it is possibly the personal impression you make that will have the greatest impact on whether you will get the job you want!

 

Important personal strengths:

1. Persistence - Perseverance - Commitment - Goal-Focused

The process of finding a job can be daunting and there will be good times and not so good times during the job search.

You have to possess a strong head and a strong sense of purpose to get through. Without persistence, you will give up, get frustrated or stop acting with the commitment required to make it. The job seekers with drive and passion who demonstrate enthusiasm through their words and actions are the ones to succeed.

Our advice:  If you’ve been looking for a while without success, don’t lose heart! This is a good opportunity to reevaluate what you’re looking for and broaden your search to other industries, roles or locations.

2. Clarity

You need to know your job search objectives. This is the first thing we develop in the job search strategy process. We help you create clear objectives – so you and others know exactly what you are looking for.

3. Efficiency

You have to create a strategy for your job search. 

4. Positive Attitude

Even if things are not going well at times you have to bring a positive attitude each time you step into an interview room or recruiting office. Candidates with a positive attitude will have a clear advantage.

5. Confidence

You need to display confidence. Employers don't hire desperate people. Therefore you need to build and maintain your confidence right at the start of your job search.  If you don’t believe in yourself, in your skills, education, and abilities, why should a prospective employer?

6. Follow-through

Employers might need a reminder that they met you in some cases and that you are the right fit for the job.

7. Good communicator

You have to be able to tell your story.  Make sure you can tell your story with the appropriate enthusiasm and energy.

8. Hard worker

You have to work on your new job. Lots of networking and research will be necessary to explore the job market, identify the right positions for you and then follow through with your job application.  

9. Likability