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

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success story

DUY

Senior 3D Visual Artist

Challenges

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

When I embarked on my job search, it felt like I was climbing a steep mountain with no clear path in sight. As a student visa holder completing my Master’s degree, I didn’t have the full work rights required to take on a full-time role, which made everything doubly challenging. I also lacked local experience and had never even attended a formal job interview. Competing in a new job market was daunting, and I wasn’t sure where to start.

Adding to the pressure, I was working full-time on an exhibition project with my professor. Preparing for an important interview while juggling these responsibilities seemed nearly impossible. I couldn’t let my professor down or push back the interview, so I was left wishing for more hours in the day and a clearer sense of direction.

Strategies

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

That’s when I reached out to Thea Ho, and her coaching completely transformed my approach. Despite my packed schedule, Thea helped me focus on the essentials and guided me step by step on how to stand out in the interview process.

Thea provided straightforward, guided answers to commonly asked interview questions, which saved me precious time. Her approach wasn’t just about answering questions—it was about delivering responses that would leave a lasting impression on the interviewers.

One of the standout strategies she taught me was to propose a creative solution tailored to the company during the interview. It was such a brilliant and unique idea that I knew it would make me memorable, and I eagerly incorporated it into my preparation.

Results

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

When interview day arrived, I was understandably nervous—it was my first-ever job interview, and I wasn’t sure what to expect. However, as the questions began, I realized they were exactly what I had prepared for using Thea’s strategies. This gave me the confidence to stay calm and deliver my answers effectively.

To my surprise, the General Manager, Head of Design, and Vice President from New York were so impressed with my responses that they offered me the job on the spot! They even proposed a solution to work around my student visa restrictions. While waiting for my work visa, they hired me as a contractor, and later, they went a step further by offering to sponsor my Permanent Residency (PR).

When Covid hit, the industry faced significant setbacks, and many of my local colleagues lost their jobs. However, I was fortunate to keep mine, thanks to the recognition I had received for my contributions. This experience further validated my skills and boosted my confidence in my career.

The PR sponsorship also brought positive changes to my personal life. My wife was able to find a full-time job, and together, we began building a more stable and fulfilling life in Australia. Today, we spend our weekends exploring new places, enjoying the vibrant culture, and appreciating the opportunities this journey has given us.

Thanks to Thea’s coaching, I didn’t just land a skilled job—I built a future I’m incredibly proud of. I transitioned from a struggling student visa holder to a Senior 3D Visual Artist with PR sponsorship. My career is thriving, and my family’s life has dramatically improved.

If you’re facing the same challenges I was—whether it’s a lack of local experience, visa restrictions, or no idea how to approach job interviews—don’t hesitate to seek Thea’s guidance. It was the best decision I ever made, and I’m endlessly grateful for the new opportunities and stability it brought into my life.

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