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

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success story

TUAN

Accountant

Challenges

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

The pandemic turned my career upside down. After more than four years in a full-time accounting role, I lost my job. Endless lockdowns followed, making my job search incredibly difficult. Accounting was already a competitive field, but the pandemic worsened things as many experienced accountants were also looking for work.

While I had over four years of experience, it was all in one company and one industry, which made me feel less competitive compared to others with broader experience. After being out of the labor market for so long, I felt outdated and unsure of how to update my resume.

I applied for several positions. In one case, another candidate got the job because they had more experience. For others, I didn’t even get interviews. I felt lost and didn’t know how to get back on track.

Strategies

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

When I joined Thea Ho’s coaching program, everything changed. My resume was vague, weak, and lacked quantifiable achievements—even though, as an accountant, I work with numbers every day. Thea taught me how to highlight my accomplishments and make my resume compelling.

Another area where I was falling short was LinkedIn. Before Thea’s coaching, I had no LinkedIn profile and fewer than ten connections. With her help, I built a strong online presence, which led to recruiters reaching out to me directly with job opportunities, even for roles I hadn’t applied for.

Thea also showed me how to tailor my applications effectively. Previously, I only tweaked a few words in my cover letter to fit the company, but Thea’s approach taught me how to align my application with the specific job requirements, which made a big difference.

The interview training was a game-changer. Initially, my answers were too general, focusing only on responsibilities. Thea helped me craft specific, results-driven answers that showcased my achievements. She also showed me how to identify what the hiring manager was looking for and frame my answers to demonstrate that I was the ideal candidate.

Results

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

The results came faster than I ever expected. On Monday, I applied for a position, and by Tuesday, I received a phone interview invitation. Thankfully, I had already prepared for interviews using Thea’s strategies, so I felt ready. I passed the phone interview, and the company immediately scheduled a second interview for Friday. By the end of the week, I received the job offer!

Now, I’m working for a local company in the educational services sector, which aligns perfectly with my background. This role not only strengthens my experience but also allows me to achieve outstanding results in a short period. Thanks to Thea’s guidance, I’ve already updated my profile with new accomplishments, making me feel even more confident about my future job prospects.

Looking back, I’m amazed at how quickly things turned around. I now know how to craft a strong resume, land interviews, and confidently answer interview questions to secure offers. The job search no longer feels like a challenge but an opportunity to keep growing.

Thank you, Thea, for helping me rebuild my career and achieve this success!

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