Highlights
- Walk-ins and referrals work.
- Confidence and persistence are important.
- Use online resources to look for a job.
'May PERAan' is SBS Filipino's podcast series which features financial experts seeking to answer the most common questions about money and finances.
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Paano ako makakahanap ng trabaho kung international student ako?
SBS Filipino
01/02/202209:38
Business owner and member of the Australian Council of Multicultural Entrepreneurs Jazmine Flores has helped a lot of international students in the past when it comes to acquiring employment.
She mentions some important tips on going about looking for work if you're an international student.
Walk-ins and referrals
Jazmine says that she has personally seen a good success rate when it comes to international students applying as walk-ins and through referrals.
"A lot of students walk-in to our business to apply for work. Aside from us being a part of the popular automative industry, we are a Filipino-owned business, so Filipino students will seek employment with us.
"Referrals are also popular. We get them through people in our community and through our employees."
Jazmine shares that it's a good idea to be ready with employment and school documents when applying for work.
"If you're going to walk-in to enquire about work, have your papers ready - your visa, school information, availability.
"Personally, I appreciate confidence and persistence. I appreciate your courage to go into a business without knowing anyone there and being confident about bringing your skills to the table."
She says that when it comes to handling walk-ins, she will make time to have a chat or an on-the-spot interview if they're not too busy.
Connect
Two important resources for jobs are online ads and community networks.
"Social media is the fasteste way to connect to employers and contacts. You can also find job ads online.
"Also, a lot of businesses support organisations so it's good to be connected to different local organisations. You might be able to get good leads.
"No matter your situation, the important thing is to keep pursuing and to not give up."
