Job Opportunities in Australia

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By Di M Morrissey

There are many jobs available in Australia; some are part time jobs while others are of a more permanent nature. Tourists who come to look over our great land find many part time jobs in Melbourne and other capital cities. They don't mind what they do, so long as it will pay their way around Australia. Melbourne jobs can be anything from washing dishes and waiting on tables to working at a resort or even as a temp for some business.

If you are thinking of working your way around the country, there is no better way to see the wide open spaces and enjoy the cosmopolitan influences of the cities. Part time jobs in Sydney can encompass pretty well anything. You might like to get out of the main drag and find Sydney jobs such as picking grapes or fruit at an orchard. Or you could perhaps get a job in Sydney at a factory or even on a fishing boat.

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Job Market in Australia

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By Jose Marc Castro

If there is one economy around the world which has enjoyed the boom times over the last decade then it is the Australian economy which continues to go from strength to strength. The economy was one of the first to leave the worldwide recession and continues to attract overseas skilled workers to fill new positions which are becoming available on a regular basis.

Jobs in Australia

The Australian economy has been converted from one which was dependent on manufacturing sometime ago to one which is now based upon the services sector. Like so many developing economies around the world the services sector is the one which is the engine room of the Australian economy but there is more to the jobs market than just services. Australia has for many years been one of the major mining centres around the globe with massive natural resources which continue to service a significant part of the employment market in Australia.

Working conditions in Australia

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Jobs in Australia

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By Mark M David

Unemployment rates have started increasing and there are other signs of economic downturns in major economies of the world. International Labour Organization predicted that at least 20 million jobs will be lost by the end of 2009 bringing world unemployment level at above 200 million for the first time. The number of unemployed people may increase by more than 50 million in 2009 if the recession intensifies. Advanced economies like USA, Canada, Brazil, China, Japan, Hong Kong, India, Singapore, Taiwan, Gulf, South Africa, Spain, Germany, France, UK, Sweden, Norway, Russia and Australia have all started feeling the effects of the recession.

Unemployment in Australia rose to its highest level in nearly four years in February 2009, showing the global downturn continues to bite despite big interest rate cuts and the government pumping billions of dollars into the economy.

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Graduate careers in Australia

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Author: Anney Mannings

Finding a right job is an arduous task, despite the plethora of degrees one might pile if you are not in the right job all efforts go in vain. Despite having a large option for employment, however, job seekers should acknowledge that the hunt for the best professional or graduate job in Australia is getting tougher each day.

These days, the competition and requirement for the jobs has enhanced a lot and the people who are graduate and are in search of good jobs outnumber by a lot of times the actual number of jobs which are available.

Now, being graduate does not give any happiness as it actually move you towards more tensions and responsibilities. Earlier, after the completion of graduation, everyone used to celebrate. But now, there is no more celebration.

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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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