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

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success story

LOC

Graduate Process Engineer

Challenges

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

Looking for a job as a chemical engineering graduate during the pandemic was no easy feat. I found myself competing with local candidates who had more experience than me and had lost their jobs due to Covid. On top of that, they had the advantage of PR or citizenship, while I was still on a graduate visa.

As a fresh graduate, I only had two internships on my profile and no full-time employment experience. This made me feel less confident about my prospects. However, I decided to work with Thea because she assured me that her other graduate clients had similar profiles and still succeeded.

Strategies

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

Thea’s training program completely changed the way I approached my job search. One of the most important lessons I learned was how to read job ads to understand exactly what the hiring manager wanted. Thea taught me how to identify the right keywords and job requirements and then use them strategically in my resume and cover letter to prove that I had the skills they were looking for.

I also learned how to write a pain letter—a unique type of cover letter that directly addresses the problems a company is facing and demonstrates how I could solve them. This approach felt far more personalized and impactful than generic cover letters, and I crafted a version that suited my profile perfectly.

Another game-changing strategy was building a portfolio. Initially, I thought it would be impossible to create a portfolio with only two internships on my resume. But Thea showed me how to leverage even limited experience to highlight my skills and achievements. It was much simpler than I expected, and the final portfolio significantly strengthened my applications, leading to more interviews.

Results

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

I started looking for a job after graduating in 2019 but had only one interview and no job offers. By the time I joined Thea’s program, the pandemic had made the market even more challenging. I considered enrolling in a Professional Year program to boost my profile, but it felt too expensive and ineffective. Instead, I focused on applying Thea’s strategies and persevered with my job search.

Finally, my efforts paid off—I secured a full-time job in my chemical engineering field. I couldn’t have been happier!

Now, I’m working for a global company with over 13,000 employees operating across 55 countries. It’s an honour to be part of such a prestigious organisation, and I get to work in the laboratory every day, applying the knowledge and skills I gained during my studies.

This job has not only allowed me to start my professional career, but it also opens up the possibility of getting PR sponsorship. With this incredible opportunity, I’m optimistic about building a long-term life in Australia.

Thank you, Thea, for guiding me through this journey and helping me achieve my dream of working in my field!

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