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

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

WENQI

Quality Control Analyst

Challenges

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

As an international graduate on a graduate visa, I faced significant challenges in starting my career. I applied for 10 to 20 jobs, but there weren’t many opportunities online. I initially focused on graduate programs but got rejected in the first rounds, likely because these programs often prioritize local candidates.

Even when I secured a first interview for a graduate program, I couldn’t progress further, which made me realize that my interview skills needed improvement. My visa status also felt like a barrier, as some rejection emails explicitly cited it as a reason.

While I had some part-time jobs, I knew they weren’t part of my long-term plan. I wanted a stable, full-time role in an area I was passionate about. That’s why I started working with Thea Ho early, even before I graduated.

Strategies

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

The biggest transformation happened with my resume. Before working with Thea, my resume was just a long list of awards, scholarships, and university projects. While I was proud of these achievements, they didn’t effectively showcase my skills and experiences or align with what employers were looking for.

Thea’s coaching completely transformed my resume. She helped me restructure it to highlight the skills and experiences that mattered most to employers while keeping my recognitions relevant but less academic. By tailoring my resume to match job requirements, I felt confident it would make an impact—and I was right!

I also worked on my cover letter using Thea’s straightforward and rational template. It was designed to convince hiring managers quickly and effectively.

Additionally, I optimized my LinkedIn profile, which helped me secure interviews almost immediately after applying for several jobs. My high-quality applications combined with an impressive LinkedIn presence made all the difference.

Results

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

As soon as I finished my application, I started applying for jobs. Very quickly, I landed a job offer with the exact title I was looking for in my professional background. The role was with a cosmetics company as an analyst in the quality control department, where I could leverage my chemical engineering expertise.

The job was everything I had hoped for. I learned something new every day and felt incredibly fulfilled working in an area I was passionate about.

After working in this position for a year, I decided to pursue research opportunities. I contacted my professor, who introduced me to a research position. Using Thea’s strategies once again, I prepared my application and successfully landed the role. I’m now working as a research assistant in his team, and I couldn’t be happier with this new direction in my career.

One of the things I appreciate most about Thea’s coaching is how repeatable the strategies are. I’ve been able to use the skills I learned from her over and over again to achieve my career goals.

I’m incredibly grateful for the success I’ve achieved so far and highly recommend working with Thea if you’re struggling to find a job. It’s absolutely worth it!

Ready to secure a full-time job & PR to call Australia home?

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