Real stories of migrants who began with courage and achieved a skilled job & permanent residency

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AMY

Product Manager

Challenges

INTRO.............................................

After taking a two-year break from my career to care for my family and run our family businesses, I faced significant challenges returning to the job market. This employment gap made it harder to secure interviews, even though I had one year of local experience.

On top of that, my professional background was in marketing, a field that relies heavily on local knowledge of culture, consumer behavior, and industry trends. As someone from overseas, competing against local candidates with stronger ties to the market was no easy task.

Strategies

LEARNING............................

To tackle these obstacles, I worked closely with Thea Ho, whose coaching helped me develop a spectacular application that grabbed the attention of hiring managers. By following her guidance, I created a resume and cover letter that brought in results quickly. This step was critical in setting me apart from other candidates and became the foundation of my success.

Crafting my application with Thea’s help also gave me a clear understanding of my professional profile, which gave me the confidence to excel in interviews. I followed her guided answers to structure my responses, which helped me impress senior-level interviewers.

What truly set me apart, though, were the portfolio and proposal I developed using Thea’s unique strategies. These tools turned around my interview performance, helping me move to the next round for roles that were beyond my experience level at the time.

Results

SUCCESS.................

The first role I applied for was with the #1 company on the “Best Places to Work” list—a dream employer for many. Competing for a role at this company meant going up against hundreds of highly qualified candidates.

Thanks to Thea’s strategies, I got a phone interview just two days after applying, followed by two more interviews with the hiring manager and the Sales Director. While I didn’t land the offer due to the seniority of the role, reaching the final stages with such a prestigious company felt like a major accomplishment.

Not long after, I received another opportunity—this time with a local food company. The process was incredibly fast: I had my first interview two days after applying, the second interview one day later, and the job offer within a week.

This role came with a Manager level position and a 6-figure salary.

This job has completely transformed my life. I’m now working in a company I love, in a role that challenges me to grow every day. My boss has been incredibly supportive, and I’ve had the chance to learn, receive recognitions, and earn promotions along the way.

On a personal level, this job has given me the financial security to achieve my dreams. Recently, I bought my first home—moving from a rental apartment to my very own house. It feels like a dream come true, and I’m absolutely in love with my new home!

Working with Thea was a turning point in my journey. Her strategies, insights, and support gave me the tools I needed to overcome the challenges I faced and achieve success. If you’re struggling with your career, I can’t recommend Thea’s coaching enough.

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