We deal with new skilled immigrants all the time and I see the trouble they have with traditional recruitment consultants. They want to get a fee from placing you, Usually up to 15%of your annual salary. This combined with the logistics and immigration questions surrounding hiring an international candidate takes the shine off your resume next to that of a locally based candidate of comparitive skill. If the recruitment agent finds it too hard they simply turn their attention to another candidate.

If you cant afford to hire a professional to handle your job placement and immigration work I would recommend you get as much of the immigration work done as possible yourself prior to your job search so the employers see you are proactive. SEARCH for employers in your field and approach them, even if they are not advertising, you could be just the person they need. We see many jobs that go unadvertised. Best of luck !!!