Greg Locock....the argument was around migration and the oversupply of engineers in local markets....
I would expect that a local groomed engineer with local experience would have no mobility issues in the Australian market even when they switch fields.
The issue is more to do with new...
From today s paper in The AGE, some key paragraphs......
790000 are listed as out of work, how many more do not show up in this number, aka being on other benefits or not entitled...I assume is double the number...
""""That's very good news but it hasn’t made much difference to the...
Reading the news in Australia. Current intake of migrants is at 190000 and subject to hot debate as it puts lots of demand on the infrastructure in particular in Sydney and Melbourne leading to a substantial drop in standards of living,i.e. commute, congestion, pollution, cost of living etc...
moltenmetal....so what is the solution? the demand from would be immigrants will always be there.
I do like the US systems where the legal migration is heavily regulated, by doing this US keeps a somewhat a balanced economy.
And what professional jobs migrants do find? are career jobs or fill...
rotw,,, I will say it as unpleasant it may sound.
Migration in Canada Australia New Zealand is a mega business. It has no migrant best interests at heart. The economy feeds of the large intake drives real estate prices high stimulates demand, consumption but in the globalized world not...
I don't really use recruiters anymore while seeking new gigs and often just avoid them all together. Don't forget they work not for you but the end client.
There is no right or wrong answer how to write a resume. There is an industry out there built around resumes. Even the few comments above give various angles.
My advice is to prepare a document that reflects who you are and what you can offer the prospecting employer and you are satisfied with...
Lately I ve notice recruiting agencies seeking many project controls professionals. (often engineers) . But what surprised me was the stated salaries that seem to be way over generous than what I would say market bears. Just curious if this is a new strategy to canvas resumes with the attractive...
Like in any business cut out the middlemen and everyone will be better off.
Hiring managers are likely to get what they are looking for, and yes they need to invest their own time and candidates get closer to their dream job.
found this on net:....correct and flawed at the same time in my view
"The traditional concept of the profession (the concept that is undergoing change) provides an interesting contrast to the concept of the profit-maximizing business firm. In the business model, the goal is profit maximization...
It is only the unsuccessful applicant wasting time, and if applying for many positions wasting lots of time.
Recruiter gets his cut one way or the other the moment he finds a candidate well packaged for the client and the hiring manager is on company time.....
It has been going on in Australia and New Zealand for decades, term contract with/without benefits from few months to few years and not only in engineering. Universities are known for doing that, and often people on open contracts are asked to reapply for their position from time to time...
cranky and scotty
Since the markets are saturated with candidates good and not so good, frankly if you have a need and you really want to recruit someone you will. I know and have seen it before jobs get advertised and go on unfilled, mainly with the large entities, for years. Nevertheless...
Probably what you see are the jobs /description/ads by recruiting agencies. Often the recruting agents 'emself are clueless as what the role and skills are all about as most are not technical people to start with. Maybe they serve a market need but we would bypass them on most instances. Often...
Many Ivy L schools graduates are not worth the paper, and not only in engineering, there are there because of the silver spoon and priviledged background. Fair to say some do get good training due to superior resources.
Weeding process should start even before uni/college acceptance. The...
Moltenmetal, In Australia 99% of professional jobs get filled by networking. It is so easy, from time to time we advertise on SEEK directly or via an agent, but the results are disappointing to say the least. We get tens of resumes 99% not event close to requirements. The agents usually bring in...
http://www.smh.com.au/business/workplace-relations/engineers-imported-from-overseas-as-australians-struggle-to-find-jobs-20161220-gtes3q.html
Engineers imported from overseas as Australians struggle to find jobs
Anna Patty
When Kenan Toker enrolled to study electrical engineering...
moltenmetal, I have to agree with your comments and that the way things are. Although you use pompous terms like high risk hires etc...although I think foreign engineers tend to be more flexible, humble and willing to adapt and less likely to rock the boat. Terminating for cause an employee if...
From what I ve seen trying to practice or break into engineering as a foreigner in any of the mass migration countries is difficult. US would be best market but without a visa you are out. All other countries the visa although easier to get would not guarantee engineering work as markets are...
