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

This is Ayesha's
Ace A Job^®
success story

AYESHA

Home Loan Associate

Challenges

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

As a fresh graduate, I faced several challenges breaking into the job market. I didn’t have much work experience before my bachelor’s degree—only volunteering and part-time jobs, which weren’t relevant to the roles I was applying for.

Adding to that, I had no local experience in my new country, which is a common challenge for international graduates like me. Being on a temporary visa made it even harder, as I knew it was a concern for some companies. Lastly, I didn’t have a strong professional network to connect me with more job opportunities.

Strategies

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

I focused on applying for jobs online, even though I knew it was highly competitive. Thanks to Thea Ho’s coaching strategies, I was able to land multiple interviews—at least 10! There was even one week when I had three interviews with different companies. It was amazing to see such progress.

These interviews gave me valuable opportunities to practice and sharpen my skills, but the key to passing the interviews was Thea’s interview strategies. She provided me with 18 common interview questions and guided answers, which helped me craft strategic responses that impressed hiring managers.

In addition to Thea’s coaching, I also joined a financial boot camp to strengthen my technical knowledge, as my degree wasn’t in finance. This extra preparation gave me the confidence to answer technical questions during interviews.

Results

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

The results of my efforts were incredible. I received multiple interview invitations, including some from companies in other states. Unfortunately, the pandemic made it impossible for me to attend those in-person interviews, but I didn’t let that discourage me. Instead, I stayed focused and grateful for every opportunity.

Recently, I applied for a role with a superannuation company. The process moved quickly—I received a phone interview just two days after submitting my application. After passing the phone interview, I was asked to complete some personality and technical tests, which I also passed.

Next, I had an interview with the hiring manager. I felt confident going into this interview, thanks to the preparation I had done with Thea’s strategies. My answers felt strong, and I left with a good feeling. Just two days later, I received the job offer!

I couldn’t be happier with my results. I now have a dream job in the financial industry, a field I’ve always wanted to work in. My salary is also higher than the average for a graduate, which makes this opportunity even more rewarding.

What’s more, my company has promised to sponsor an extended visa, which is a huge relief as my current visa only has six months left. With this job, I’m living a wonderful life every day, and I feel so grateful for how far I’ve come.

Thank you so much, Thea, for your guidance and support. I couldn’t have achieved this without your help!

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