mechanical engineer -job prospects / upgrading skills

[prs]

Hey everyone,

Mechanical engineers who are new comers to Australia or moving soon to australia or planning to move to Australia. How did u got your first permanent desired job?
Requesting all expats and seniors to share & help new comers like me.

1. Which city you moved in first ? I m movin to sydney
2. Did you felt the need of undergoing any educational courses for upgrading your skills for better job prospects?
3. Does it really help in increasing your chance to find a job by registering with professional socities like Engineers Australia etc. ?

Cheers !!
PRS

[Revenant]

Originally Posted by prs

Hey everyone,

Mechanical engineers who are new comers to Australia or moving soon to australia or planning to move to Australia. How did u got your first permanent desired job?
Requesting all expats and seniors to share & help new comers like me.

1. Which city you moved in first ? I m movin to sydney
2. Did you felt the need of undergoing any educational courses for upgrading your skills for better job prospects?
3. Does it really help in increasing your chance to find a job by registering with professional socities like Engineers Australia etc. ?

Cheers !!
PRS

Hey there PRS !

I'm moving to WA soon. I'm a Mechanical Engineer without any post graduation or additional certification. However, from the job openings I see, I feel a specialised certification such as CAPM, PMP would be of a great help to find jobs here.

[prs]

hey revenant,
Many thnx for ur reply. I have already earned my PDU of PMP training got my application approved by PMI - the World?s Leading Professional Association for Project Management and waiting to appear in the exam which i will book when i land in sydney on 1 Aug.
Wat sort of jobs r u targetting at?
I am into plant maintenance and operations , having 9+ yrs of experience in a glass / process plant in dubai, UAE.
Regards,
PRS