Advice On Job Hunting For Migrants In Australia

According to a consultancy expert for migrants, even the most successful people in the United States would not be able to find work in Australia. This is because they don't have local experience. This is because Australian employers value local experience more than their Western counterparts.

As Australia's economy continues to flourish, many job opportunities open up for not only local employees but also foreign skilled workers. The latter group though would lag far behind in fully realizing openings in the bountiful job market because of their lack of local experience.

This parochial thinking as to employment experience has been thought to be due to the geographic isolation, leading many to view work experience overseas with a tinge of suspicion. One of the worries is the communication skill of the employee seeking employment Down Under. Second would be the difficulty with assessing the overseas experience of the individual worker.

In order to overcome this, it would be best for the migrant applicant to provide background as to the places that they have worked. This includes describing the challenges and goals of the business where they were formerly part of. This would help provide context for Australian employers who are quite conservative in their employment choices as well as avoiding risk that may affect their businesses in the long run.

Another issue would be the need to be flexible with regards to employment opportunities in a different industry from their employment in their home country. These major differences even go into the workplace setting where Aussie sayings and expressions often become misinterpreted. This can be further exacerbated with the different body language and customs.

This can be as simple as a handshake and eye contact to come in for a chat being misconstrued as an informal discussion but would actually be a formal interview. Even for an interview, the cultural differences regarding eye contact can lead to inaccurate determination of lack of confidence, lack of interest or even being untruthful. In many migrant's cultures, looking directly at the eye of the interviewer is a sign of disrespect, thus the issue and the many misconceptions as to the capability and capacity of the applicant.

Thus it is highly advised that a migrant be able to overcome old customs and traditions to be able to adjust to the Australian way of doing business and social interaction. Adaptability, together with communications skills and a background similar to the business they are applying to can help the migrant in landing a good job Down Under.

Bobby Castro is the online editor at the Australia Forum, where he has published a number of articles about jobs for immigrants and many other topics.

Six Ways To Help Your Child Develop Musically

Does your child like the sound of music? If you think so, you can take a simple approach to help your child learn a musical instrument. The violin is good for a child who is four or five years old. First, allow your child to take an interest. Allow your child to be inspired. Build confidence in your child. Invest in your child. Encourage your child. Finally, allow your child musical possibilities.

1. Allow Your Child To Take An Interest. Your child will take an interest when he or she listens to a musical instrument. Travel to a music store. When you arrive at the music store, have your son or daughter watch and listen. Look at a violin for a child. It is rather light. Choose a violin provided that your child likes it and desires to learn. This is a good sign that your child is interested. The violin needs to be fitted properly to the child's age and size. Ask the music store for assistance.

2. Allow Your Child To Be Inspired. Before you get your child too involved with music, spend some reasonable time at the music store. Make enough time to watch people play musical instruments. Your child will be inspired because other people are making music. People playing instruments can excite your child.

3. Build Confidence In Your Child Help your son or daughter with the new musical endeavor. Your youngster will fell confident when you work together. As long as your child likes the violin, find a good violin teacher. Your music store can provide a good teacher. Get to know you youngster's teacher. He will give you assurance, and he will help your youngster with confidence.

4. Invest In Your Child. A child is the best investment. You can make a musical investment in your child even if you are not a musician. Devote time to your youngster to focus on music. The child will need to work on musical abilities. This is a valuable investment on your part. Make time so that your child can play for you. A music lesson is weekly, so keep up with your youngster's progress at home.

5. Encourage Your Child. Be supportive once your child has begun playing violin. Ask your child to play for you. Sit and listen. Applaud from time to time, and give approval. Your child will be encouraged. Travel together to a musical event like a concert. A venue like a concert has many musical instruments.

6. Allow Your Child Musical Possibilities. Musical possibilities for your child will develop over time. You will see your child's potential. Also, you will see possibilities once your child feels good about practicing. Practice is good discipline, so your youngster needs to keep up. As your child practices, he or she will improve. Over time skills will develop.

Be patient with your child. Your child's interest in music will develop. Keep your child inspired. Your child needs to hold on. Confidence is key. It will keep your child playing more often. Keep investing. It shows someone cares. Be encouraging. This will give your child an appreciation for music. Allow musical possibilities to come forth. Over time your child will become more skilled with the musical instrument.

Kevin Andersen is the owner of http://www.PersonalizedStoryTimeBook.com and specializing in children's personalized books.


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