Jobsuche - Doch so schwer fuer Quereinsteiger oder Leute die ne neue Karriere starten wollen???

Hallo an alle...

wir (Toby und Maria) sind jetzt seit gut 2 Monaten in Sydney und haben uns soweit ganz gut eingelebt... allerdings liegt uns etwas schwer im Magen und zwar dass Toby einfach keinen Job findet...

In Deutschland war er ausgebildeter Erzieher, dass moechte er aber nicht unbedingt mehr machen, weil es einfach nicht wirklich sein job ist (er ist toll mit Kindern, aber in kindergaerten oder so will er einfach nicht mehr arbeiten)...

als er in deutschland kurzzeitig ohne arbeit als erzieher war, hat er 9 Monate als Leih und Zeitarbeiter (adecco) im Buero gearbeitet, und das haette er jetzt eben gerne ausgebaut... Seit 4 Wochen schicken wir jetzt taeglich zwischen 5 und 15 Bewerbungen fuer "office junior" oder "admin assistant" raus und es hagelt nur Absagen...

Er spricht fliessend English, aber die leute rufen nicht mal an... ich dachte in Australien waere es leichter als Quereinsteiger irgendwo rein zu kommen, aber bis jetzt scheint das ja mal ueberhaupt nicht so zu sein... (vielleicht denken sie auch das er mit 29 zu "alt" um nochmal ganz unten anzufangen...)

noch dazu wird seine deutsche Qualification nicht anerkannt, so dass er, wenn er doch als Erzieher arbeiten muss, nur als untrained bezahlt wird...

mit weniger bezahlung in nem office job koennten wir ja leben... aber es nervt halt einfach, dass sich gar keiner meldet bzw nur 0815 absage-email kommen...

Was denkt ihr? Was habt ihr in der Richtung fuer Erfahrungen gemacht? Habt ihr irgendwelche Ratschlaege? Alle Kommentare (und Jobangebote) sind herzlich willkommen...

alles liebe Tomate

aber die ganzen recruitment agencies haben doch bestimmt besseres zu tun als jemanden "ins blaue" zu interviewen der ohne termin bei ihnen reingeschneit kommt... oder?

@ Glen: ja vielleicht hast du recht und ich hab ja auch gar nicht gesagt, dass es hier so laufen soll wie in deutschland....

mmh... vielleicht stelle ich mal das Resume und cover letter kurz hier rein um zu sehen ob dass wirklich von nem "professionellen" schreiben lassen sollte...
ok sieht hier bescheiden aus wegen der formattierung

RESUME:

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Professional Qualifications
Diploma Child Care Worker; 2006. Marianum Hegne, Private Catholic Specialist School for Social Education, Allensbach-Hegne, Germany.

Professional Experience

Customer Service Representative, Office Assistant, Data Entry Clerk

Dec. 2006 – Sept. 2007: Telekom AG (national telecommunications company similar to Telstra), Constance, Germany

Key duties
Shared role: 50% customer service representative in sales and complaint handling and 50 % office assistant and data entry clerk.
Provide quick and satisfying in- and outbound customer service regarding billing, connection and other problems concerning home phones or broadband connections over the phone or by follow-up emails.
Provide excellent outbound customer advise on suitable home phone, mobile and broadband plans or packages. Successfully sell targeted personal and/or business plans via phone.
Provide quick and satisfying handling of customer complaints regarding all areas of customer support ranging from, for example, billing to connection problems. Advise customers on the current status or solution of their complaint via phone, email and mail.
Maintain high service standards and excellent customer relations even under highly stressful circumstances and when dealing with frustrated customers.
Provide accurate and quick data entry to keep records and customer histories up to date.
Attend to daily office routines, such as photocopying, filing of documents, maintaining a clean and safe office environment.
Work as a member of a co-operative team in order to provide the best possible solution for every customer. Attend weekly team meetings to discuss new products and improve working performances.
Successfully complete training on company specific software and master the use of these programs. Successfully complete training in OH&S in an office environment.

Hospitality Services

2001 – 2005: Casual consumer promotion and sales for Sony Switzerland and Constance regional newspaper
2001 – 2002: Bar staff at K9 – Bar and Venue, Constance, Germany

Key duties
Advertise products and provide assistance and help to customers.
Serve drinks, keep the bar clean and welcoming.
Make sure that there are enough drinks in stock, and order and restock if necessary.
Balance the day’s cash and close up the bar

Child Care Worker

Sept. 2007 – April 2008: Primary Contact Staff Member, Crèche (age 0 – 3) Kinderkrippe Zentrum Saentisschule, Constance, Germany.
Sept. – Dec. 2006: Day care centre and after school for troubled adolescents (age 8 – 13) Zentrum Saentisschule, Constance, Germany.
Sept. 2005 – Sept. 2006: Kindergarten (age 2 – 10) Rappelkiste, Constance, Germany.
1999 – 2000: Civil Service (School for handicapped children) Lebenshilfe Starnberg, Starnberg, Germany.

Key duties
Work as a member of a co-operative team in order to provide an appropriate educational program for the respective group of children within the service.
Actively participate and engage in weekly team meetings; play an active part in the organisation and upholding of a safe, healthy and friendly environment.
Coordinate the daily indoor and outdoor activities of a group of children and work independently without supervision.
Write regular reports on children’s development; discuss children’s problems with co-workers and parents.
Hold in-depth conversations with parents and develop support plans for reintegration of troubled adolescents into public schools.
Attend to all physical needs of young children, for example feeding, changing diapers, preparing meals etc.
Attend to needs of troubled adolescents and children suffering from behavioral disorders (ADHS), e.g. settle disputes and fights, provide counseling, and discuss treatment options and therapies with parents and social services.

Education and Training

Tertiary Education
Sept. 2001 – March 2003: University of Constance, Germany
English & American Literature, Arts & Media Science, Sociology

Secondary Education
Abitur (Higher School Certificate) achieved at Benediktinergymnasium Ettal, Ettal Abbey, Germany, in 1999.

Miscellaneous

2000 – 2001: Work & Travel in Australia

Computer Skills

Competent user of all Microsoft office applications necessary to supporting office duties.
In the course of my duties as a customer service representative and office assistant, I was often required to troubleshoot issues ranging from, for example, simple word processing to difficulties accessing local networks.
Average typing speed: 50 wpm

Languages

Fluent in written and spoken English.
Native speaker of German.
Basic written and spoken knowledge in French.

Visa Status

As the spouse of a PhD student I am staying in Australia with a student visa and I am entitled to work unlimited hours. My visa is valid until July 2012 so a long-term commitment is no problem for me.

Referees
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und ein Beispiel COVER LETTER

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To whom it may concern,
I am applying for position as OFFICE ASSISTANT as advertised on http://www.seek.com.au
After my relocation to Australia, a successful career in childcare work, and previous 9 months experience in an office environment and want to start a new career in administration. I am up for this new challenge in my life and eager and determined to learn, adjust and grow with every new experience.
I feel I would be a particularly strong candidate for the position given that I am a well-presented, outgoing and determined person and I am more than willing and would love to acquire new skills to build upon the experiences I made in hospitality and customer services.
In my previous role, shared between customer service and office assistant/data entry clerk, I was responsible for assisting customers, and organizing and updating records and databases, and I acquired high levels of attention for detail and accuracy as well as time management and interpersonal skills. I believe that these skills will satisfy your demands for a successful Office Assistant as my resume shows in more detail.
When working in the hospitality sector I was also able to gain first experiences in stock keeping and reordering and I am keen to develop these skills further.
As an early childhood teacher I took care of children aged 0-5 years I took on high responsibilities and had to be highly reliable to establish solid foundations of trust with parents. My punctuality was also of key importance in this position because I was responsible for the timely opening of the crèche.
I can multitask, think on my feet and react quickly, and I understand these are necessary skills in a busy office environment. My working experience in complaint handling over the phone also enables me to stay focused, and friendly but determined even in the most stressful situations. I pride myself in being an optimist and hardly ever lose my smile.
I am very personable and thrive on contact and communication with others. I can bring the right amount of focus and fun to this role. I am a genuine team player but if required I am also used to working on my own. I enjoy being part of a hard working group with both individual and common goals.
Even though English is not my native language I am a confident and fluent speaker and through the excellent English training I received in secondary school and university and while traveling I also have very good written communication skills.
I have solid typing (50 wpm) experience, am a competent user of all MS Office products necessary for office duties. Moreover, I am accustomed to provide satisfying customer contact via email or phone as well as offering excellent and accurate data entry.
I am totally flexible with the hours I can work. I can cover weekends and later opening hours. I am currently undertaking a course in Senior First Aid in the workplace from which your company could also benefit.
It is a role that excites me as I genuinely enjoy assisting customers and clients and would love to take on a new challenge in my life.
I am looking forward to your response to my application.
My best regards,
NAME.

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NACHTRAG....

@ Ela: ja toby bewirbt sich darauf weil er ja von vorne anfangen will... (halt als Junior, hoeher als 25.000 im Jahr gehen wir gar nicht...)

titel sind sowas wie... Office Assistant, Administrative assistant, Data Entry Clerks.... all moeglichen Temp job mit den gleichen Titeln...

das mit dem visa hatten wir nur reingenommen nachdem uns eine potential employer fuer eine nanny stelle sagte, das man das besser angeben sollte... gut.... schmeissen wir das (childcare und visa) mal raus und schauen was dann passiert...

Nachtrag.... und die sind dann nicht skeptisch wie die deuschen wenn ein paar jahre (speziell das letzte) im lebenslauf fehlen?

merci schon mal....

@ guude und ela und rest

Also danke schonmal fuer die Tips.
Es waer vielleicht gut zu wissen, dass uns finanziell nicht das Wasser bis zum Hals steht, da ich ein Stipendium an der Uni hab. Aber zwei Gehaelter sind natuerlich besser als eines.
Abgesehen davon haben wir uns vorher auch schon Gedanken darueber gemacht. Toby's Qualifikationen als Erzieher haben wir schon aus Deutschland hier "assessen" lassen. Dennoch muss man sich (und macht es auch nicht unbedingt viel mehr Sinn) sich in Deutschland schon den Kopf zu zerbrechen, wenn es - so im wahrscheinlichsten Fall - sowieso nur um einen 0815-Einstiegs-job handelt.
Als blauaeugig wuerde ich uns da mal so ganz und gar nicht bezeichnen. Sonst waeren wir im Auswanderer-Fernsehen gewesen...

Manpower hat uns heute schon wegen einer Bewerbung angerufen, hatte aber nur nen job fuer nen permanent resident.
Danke nochmal fuer die Tips und wir bleiben optimistisch. Die ganzen Unternehmen wissen ja nicht, was fuer eine Hilfskraft ihnen da entgeht...
LG...
Mary und auch Toby