{"id":994892,"date":"2017-07-31T16:00:52","date_gmt":"2017-07-31T06:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/soledu.net\/?p=994892"},"modified":"2019-08-08T23:34:55","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T13:34:55","slug":"australian-sites-for-job-search-guide-for-international-student","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.soledu.net\/au\/noindex\/australian-sites-for-job-search-guide-for-international-student\/","title":{"rendered":"Australian Website for Job Search: An International Student Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Searching for job is very significant for International Students in Australia. Having a job will help you to be more financially stable and have more productive future as it entails work experience and your strive to be more independent.<\/p>\n

But, you need to keep in mind the work restrictions when you are under a Student Visa. Here are some few reminders regarding your work conditions:<\/p>\n

You cannot work until you have commenced your course in Australia. Once your course has commenced you are permitted to work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight when your course is in session, and unlimited hours when your course is not in session.<\/em><\/p>\n

Work that is a formal registered part of your course is not included in the limit of 40 hours per fortnight.<\/em><\/p>\n

Voluntary, unpaid work is not included in the limit of 40 hours per fortnight if it:<\/em><\/p>\n

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  • is of benefit to the community<\/em><\/li>\n
  • is for a non-profit organisation<\/em><\/li>\n
  • is genuinely voluntary (that is, you are not paid either in cash or other\u2014board and lodging is acceptable).<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If the voluntary work could have been undertaken by an Australian resident who would have received a wage, then this is included in the 40 hours.<\/em><\/p>\n

    If you are a postgraduate research student, you can work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight during any preliminary courses you undertake and if you have commenced your masters by research or doctoral degree in Australia, there is no limit on the number of hours you may work.<\/em> (Source: border.gov.au)<\/p>\n

    With the high rise of technology, internet has been the famous tool to find a good job. So here are some good sites that may help you to land in a job:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

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    1. \u00a0 SEEK<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Founded in 1997, SEEK has become one of the most popular job and career sites in Australia. The company has grown to cover other markets, including New Zealand, China, Singapore, and Hong Kong.<\/p>\n

    In the 2013\/14 period, SEEK facilitated 26% of all job placements in the country. It typically logs more than 30 million monthly visits. The site accounts for around 70% of all online job ads for the country.<\/p>\n

    Applicants can use the site to find jobs by salary, location, and classification. Users can also store their resumes, make them visible to employers, and track their applications.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    2. \u00a0 GUMTREE<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Gumtree is a popular, free classified site with tens of thousands of job classifies across Australia. Industries include health, construction, retail, sales, and much more. There\u2019s no resume-upload function but users can access contact details of employers and contact them directly.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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    3. \u00a0 AUSTRALIAN JOBSEARCH<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Australian JobSearch is a government-funded free database that job seekers can use to find employment opportunities. Users can find jobs by keyword, postcode, location, and occupation. There are also apprenticeships and traineeships available.