Surfing the Jobs Wave in Australia

By Charles Van Heerden

The last few days in Australia has highlighted a strong surge in jobs as the economic recovery is on track. The stimulus package was intended to keep people working.The results were a surprise to the markets as there was an expected lag effect.

The headlines on Friday 11 December:
- Jobs surge as recovery gathers pace (Australian Financial Review)
- CEOs warn on jobs squeeze (The Australian)
- Sting in jobs cheer (Business Daily Herald Sun)

The pertinent facts and figures are:

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Tips on Finding a Sponsored Job in Australia

By Nadine Myers

Many people around the world are trying to find the answer to the question: "How do I find a sponsored job in Australia?".

Finding an Australian employer to sponsor you can be the most difficult part in emigrating to Australia. Most people search for a sponsor by applying to adverts on job search websites or in newspapers. Did you know that only an estimated 30% of all jobs are advertised here? There are theories that around 70% of all jobs in Australia are found in the 'hidden job market', meaning they are not advertised through the usual media channels.

This article will give you a plan, using several steps, of how to tap into the hidden job market in Australia, and to help to make your dream of emigrating to Australia become a reality.

1. Do Your Research.

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Find jobs in Australia Online

Author: Cesar Marlo M Rivera

Looking for employment opportunities or new jobs in Australia online? You are not alone! In fact, you have joined the new breed of job seekers who preferred to search jobs on the web.

Why search for jobs in Australia online?

According to Australia’s major corporate and small scale business employers, online recruitment, employment and job board industry is a more convenient, efficient, time and cost saving recruitment method.

Through online job boards, they are not weighed by the usual hassles of the conventional employment method. Their human resource department can concentrate on interviewing and hiring rather than go through the usual process of scanning resume’s which eats more than half of their time of which they can better use on more important tasks.

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