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

This is Jane's
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JANE

Financial Analyst

Challenges

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

I arrived in Australia during Covid-19, when the job market was incredibly slow. On top of that, I had no local experience and zero professional connections. It felt like I was starting from scratch in a completely new environment.

Another challenge I faced was my senior background in finance from my home country. While my experience was extensive, it put me at risk of being seen as overqualified for many of the positions I was applying for. In Australia’s flat management structure, hiring managers might worry that someone with my experience wouldn’t be a good fit for roles requiring hands-on execution. I knew I needed to strategically position myself in interviews to address these concerns.

Strategies

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

Working with Thea Ho was a game-changer for me. She helped me focus on writing a stellar application that avoided the risk of being overqualified while highlighting my key strengths. Her guidance was critical in tailoring my resume and cover letter to match the roles I wanted, without underselling my skills.

In preparation for interviews, I followed Thea’s guided answers and strategies, which helped me reframe my responses to show I could thrive in a flat management structure and handle execution-level tasks with ease. These answers were perfectly tailored to address the concerns hiring managers might have about my fit for the roles.

One of the most impactful strategies was developing a superb portfolio to showcase my expertise. Since I lacked local experience, this portfolio demonstrated my ability to deliver results and positioned me as a strong candidate alongside local professionals. I also prepared a proposal using Thea’s unique strategies to present innovative solutions for the company’s financial challenges. This proposal set me apart from other candidates and showed my ability to contribute right away.

Yes, I used many of Thea’s strategies because I needed all of them to overcome my unique challenges. Thea’s approach was incredibly effective because it’s designed for people like me—professionals from overseas navigating the local job market.

Results

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

With this thorough preparation, I was confident I’d get results—and I did. I secured multiple interviews with a leading local company in the food industry. The process included an interview with HR and the hiring manager, another to present my proposal, and a final one with the Sales Director. Interestingly, I even met one of my competitors during the process. Thanks to my exceptional proposal and strategic interview answers, I stood out and became the final candidate to land the job offer.

This wasn’t just any job offer—it was a 6-figure full-time position in the food industry, a sector I had no prior experience in, and in a start-up environment, which was also new to me. It’s a job I’m incredibly proud of and one that has completely transformed my life.

I love working at my company, where I get to use my expertise in finance every day. This role has given me the opportunity to grow professionally while enjoying a better life personally. Now, I’m thriving alongside my husband and two kids—and yes, I make time for shopping, too!

If you’re facing similar challenges, I highly recommend working with Thea. Her strategies aren’t just about landing a job; they’re about unlocking opportunities and building a better future.

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