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A lot of people ask me: how can I get a set visa offer in one week in a small town?Today I will share my personal experience.
I literally ran 17 stores in one day that day and wrote more than 20 emails, people are ruthless 😂. In fact, as long as the method is right and the tools are used properly, newcomers can also get an offer very quickly.
1. Choose the right place, timing is more important than effort.
In Australia, finding a job is really tightly bound to the season.
- In winter (low season): tourism and farms are cold, and there are fewer job opportunities. Many people will go to big cities to run a takeaway, or fly to North Queensland or Northern Territory to try their luck.
- Summer (high season): Tourism is hot in the south, hotels and restaurants are hiring like crazy, and farms are desperately short of people.
So I was more than a month in advance to start casting, the heart has been silent: slow step may miss a good position. Especially during peak seasons like Halloween, Christmas, and New Year's Eve, bosses were stocking up on staff ahead of time.
📌 At that time, it was really a bit like "catching a fair", as if the whole town was looking for work. That kind of tension forced me not to relax, and every day I thought: If I run less today, I might miss the opportunity that belongs to me.
2. Use the right tools and double your efficiency
🔍 Google Map "street sweeping tactics"
I directly use Google Map to search for hotels, cafes, and resorts, mark a street of stores, and then drop off resumes one by one.
On the first day, I visited 17 hotels, but the first five rejected me. Some of them said they had no vacancies, some told me to go to the official website, and some simply ignored me. At that time the heart really quite hit, almost want to go home.
But I thought, if I give up, there is nothing. So hardened my head and continued to go. To the seventh, the boss received my resume, but also talked to me a few words. At that moment, I felt that the cold face I suffered before was worth it. Two days later, I really received a call for a trial job.
👉 A little experience: when you are rejected, tell yourself that it is just a screening process. The next one, may be the opportunity.
📧 Emailing resumes.
When I was tired of walking, I went back to my dorm to write emails to submit my resume. I probably sent about 20 emails that week. Most of them dropped like a stone, but each one made me practice my English expression. When I was able to get an interview later, I was more confident.
3. FB Local Groups + Immersive Translation Plugin = Magic Combination
FB groups are a treasure trove for job hunting, but the all-English posts can be a real head-scratcher. Especially when the posts are long, it's hard to read them line by line, and I'm afraid of missing the key requirements.
Then an international student friend recommended me to use Immersive Translator (Chrome plugin), and I can only say that it saved me:
- I can only say that it saved me. There are dozens and dozens of recruitment posts every day, and the plug-in can synchronize the display of Chinese and English, so I can catch the key points at a glance.
- The keywords "experience preferred" and "RSA required" are directly labeled after translation, so that I know whether I am qualified.
- Once I saw a hotel website wrote a two-page PDF, I used the plug-in one-click translation, and found that one of the requirements must be able to work on weekends and public holidays. So I emphasized "available anytime" in my resume, and got the bonus points before anyone else.
📌 At that moment I suddenly realized that tools can really amplify the opportunities of an ordinary person. Otherwise I might not have been able to read the highlights and missed out on that job. What's even better is that it allows me to learn English and improve at the same time. For example, if I don't know the vocabulary of the industry, I can learn it by clicking on the plugin, and then I can use it in the next day's walk-in. It's a great feeling to be able to "fight monsters while upgrading" 😂.
4. Walk-in, don't be afraid to talk!
Walk-in is something that a lot of people are afraid to try, but the success rate is actually very high.
The easiest way to talk is:
- Hi, I'm looking for a job. Here is my resume.
If you want to strengthen it, you can say:
- Hi, I'm looking for a part-time/full-time job. I have experience in [industry] and am available anytime. Here is my resume.
If the manager is not available, ask politely:
- May I know when the manager will be available?
📌 My palms were sweaty when I first walked into the store. Especially the first few times I was rejected, I felt like my English was poor and I was inexperienced. But then I slowly realized that smile and confidence are more important than grammar. Bosses actually value your attitude.
5. My summary and feelings
During that week, I relied on the "Evil Cultivation Method": Google Map street sweeping, FB group resume submission, brave walk-in, plus the immersive translation plug-in, I really got a satisfactory set of offers in just one week.
Of course, there are hard work: the moment of rejection, walking to the sore legs every day, and going back at night and staying up late to write emails.
But when the trial job opportunities came to me one by one, I suddenly felt that all the hard work and perseverance were not in vain.
Working vacation is not just a job, it's more like a training for growth. You will be hit by the reality, but you will also be rewarded with unexpected surprises because of your perseverance.
Frequently Asked Questions (Must read for WHV)
Q1: What should I wear to Walk-in?
You don't need to wear a suit, but you should be clean and tidy. White T + jeans + clean shoes, simple and clean. For hotels and cafes, you can be a bit more formal.
Q2: Can I get a job without RSA?
A lot of catering industry will require RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol), especially for jobs involving alcohol. However, cafes, farms and retail stores generally do not require it.
Q3: What should I do if my English is not good?
Don't be afraid to simply open your mouth. Even a "I'm looking for a job" is better than silence. Immersion translation plug-ins can help you familiarize yourself with the job requirements in advance and increase your confidence.
Q4: Do I have to write an English resume?
Yes, Australian bosses are more accustomed to reading English resumes, so you can write it in Chinese first and then modify it into natural English with the help of translation plug-ins.
Q5: What should I do if I am rejected?
Rejection is the norm, the key is quantity and persistence. The key is quantity and persistence. Remember: the more you apply, the better your chances.
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