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[sharemyhead]

Originally Posted by melbourne

Lovely Congrats!

You mentioned that there were some deficiencies and you worked on them, can you please elaborate?
I am into Core Java+ Flex+ REST and when I see SEEK there are openings in Java but most of them ask for quite a lot of other stuffs like Hibernate+Spring etc on which I have not worked upon. I can learn those things before my move, since you have job search experience whats your suggestion?

Thanks,
Melbourne

Hey,

I believe I can answer that for you coz I specialize in Core Java as I've been working in the Investment Banking(IB) Domain for quite some time.
To be blunt with you, I'd say that the number of pure core java openings are fewer in number than the J2EE ones and most java openings demand some competency in J2EE/Struts/Spring/Hibernate.
The only organization that would require core java will be IB's and those are quite few in Oz.
To give you an idea, try searching Core Java within double quotes in SEEK and compare your results with J2EE/Struts/Spring. It will be a ratio of 15 to 1500.
Sorry mate, but my aim is not to dishearten you. Its just to show you what's the real picture for guys like us.
Now for what can be done. If you are not planning to fly immediately, get some hands on experience in J2EE and Spring and Hibernate. I'm saying this because it will increase your chances of employability. Try getting a hands on experience on Application Servers such as Websphere(can be downloaded for free from the IBM website). Try and modify your resume to highlight some J2EE content as well.
If you want to be stuck to Core Java, that's purely your call. You are free to label my advice as faff and discard it. Your call.

Cheers,
sharemyhead

[RR]

Originally Posted by eternal.wanderer

[RenovatoR;866090] I will not personally hide or advise you to do so. If CO asks for Form 80 and they go for verification, you have spoiled your chance to land into Australia for whole of your life.

If you were receiving your salary in bank account then you can send bank statements and explain it to CO. Also ACS takes statuatory declarations from your ex-colleagues you might consult with your CO if they need or will accept it.

If you do not need the 5 years experience to get required points, you can send in what ever information you have and request CO to leave those 2 years out.

even i was thinking the same to request him to ignore those 2 years of exp... but then i was doubting whether he could accept it or not if i tell him to leave those 2 years out, will he accept? coz it has been approved by ACS.. anyway that is my only and final option- to request him- letz see what happens after that...

[melbourne]

Originally Posted by sharemyhead

Hey,

I believe I can answer that for you coz I specialize in Core Java as I've been working in the Investment Banking(IB) Domain for quite some time.
To be blunt with you, I'd say that the number of pure core java openings are fewer in number than the J2EE ones and most java openings demand some competency in J2EE/Struts/Spring/Hibernate.
The only organization that would require core java will be IB's and those are quite few in Oz.
To give you an idea, try searching Core Java within double quotes in SEEK and compare your results with J2EE/Struts/Spring. It will be a ratio of 15 to 1500.
Sorry mate, but my aim is not to dishearten you. Its just to show you what's the real picture for guys like us.
Now for what can be done. If you are not planning to fly immediately, get some hands on experience in J2EE and Spring and Hibernate. I'm saying this because it will increase your chances of employability. Try getting a hands on experience on Application Servers such as Websphere(can be downloaded for free from the IBM website). Try and modify your resume to highlight some J2EE content as well.
If you want to be stuck to Core Java, that's purely your call. You are free to label my advice as faff and discard it. Your call.

Cheers,
sharemyhead

Thanks for your reply sharemyhead.
This is very informative to me.

My next question would be- I can learn few of the J2EE stuffs like Spring/Hibernate/Websphere and play around with them on my own, but I wont be able to claim that I have worked on them. Will consultants/companies be ready to accept that?

Thanks,
Mellbourne

[sharemyhead]

Originally Posted by melbourne

Thanks for your reply sharemyhead.
This is very informative to me.

My next question would be- I can learn few of the J2EE stuffs like Spring/Hibernate/Websphere and play around with them on my own, but I wont be able to claim that I have worked on them. Will consultants/companies be ready to accept that?

Thanks,
Mellbourne

I'm glad that you found this informative.
Well u'll have to do what we generally do in India. Modify ur resume a bit to include J2EE content. If they ask you abt the project details tell them that it was for an in-house project and not for any client. Remember i'm saying all this so that you can increase ur chances of employment significantly so u'll have to be well prepared. Also the thing with interviews here is that they wont question u on technical concepts or problems. They would question u indirectly. More on that later. Right now you get down to getting ur hands dirty on these technologies.. Baaki you can figure out later..
Gimme a shout if u need anymore help.. I've been there, done that..
Btw, when are you flying?? And guessing by your name.. I guess u're moving to Melb, right?

Cheers,
sharemyhead

[chihung00]

Originally Posted by sharemyhead

I'm glad that you found this informative.
Well u'll have to do what we generally do in India. Modify ur resume a bit to include J2EE content. If they ask you abt the project details tell them that it was for an in-house project and not for any client. Remember i'm saying all this so that you can increase ur chances of employment significantly so u'll have to be well prepared. Also the thing with interviews here is that they wont question u on technical concepts or problems. They would question u indirectly. More on that later. Right now you get down to getting ur hands dirty on these technologies.. Baaki you can figure out later..
Gimme a shout if u need anymore help.. I've been there, done that..
Btw, when are you flying?? And guessing by your name.. I guess u're moving to Melb, right?

Cheers,
sharemyhead

I am flying to Melbourne the 15th of August , I should be there by the 17, I have to apply for medicare and driver license, open a saving account with the bank and so on, I will move permanently on Feb. of 2013. So long to Philly .

[melbourne]

Originally Posted by sharemyhead

I'm glad that you found this informative.
Well u'll have to do what we generally do in India. Modify ur resume a bit to include J2EE content. If they ask you abt the project details tell them that it was for an in-house project and not for any client. Remember i'm saying all this so that you can increase ur chances of employment significantly so u'll have to be well prepared. Also the thing with interviews here is that they wont question u on technical concepts or problems. They would question u indirectly. More on that later. Right now you get down to getting ur hands dirty on these technologies.. Baaki you can figure out later..
Gimme a shout if u need anymore help.. I've been there, done that..
Btw, when are you flying?? And guessing by your name.. I guess u're moving to Melb, right?

Cheers,
sharemyhead

Hey sharemyhead,

I am flying in Jan/Feb 2013. Sydney or Melbourne..not yet decided. Now you know my skill set - what would be your suggestion on the choice of city?

So considering that I have some time to prepare I am planning to learn Spring + Hibernate + WebSphere. Any other thing you would suggest in J2EE? Please PM me your mail-id if you want me to send you an email.

Thanks for all your help here.

Thanks,
Melbourne

[sharemyhead]

Originally Posted by melbourne

Hey sharemyhead,

I am flying in Jan/Feb 2013. Sydney or Melbourne..not yet decided. Now you know my skill set - what would be your suggestion on the choice of city?

So considering that I have some time to prepare I am planning to learn Spring + Hibernate + WebSphere. Any other thing you would suggest in J2EE? Please PM me your mail-id if you want me to send you an email.

Thanks for all your help here.

Thanks,
Melbourne

Hey,

The choice of city is totally yours and will depend on a lot of job agnostic factors.. Sydney certainly has a lot more opportunities but Melbourne is also not far behind.. I would suggest relocate to the one where you have your friends/family for the initial support and be open to moving.

Try to cover these technologies in the time that you have.. That's more that sufficient..

No worries with the help.. I'm more than happy to "pay it forward".

Cheers,
sharemyhead

[melbourne]

Originally Posted by sharemyhead

Hey,

The choice of city is totally yours and will depend on a lot of job agnostic factors.. Sydney certainly has a lot more opportunities but Melbourne is also not far behind.. I would suggest relocate to the one where you have your friends/family for the initial support and be open to moving.

Try to cover these technologies in the time that you have.. That's more that sufficient..

No worries with the help.. I'm more than happy to "pay it forward".

Cheers,
sharemyhead

Thanks mate!

[jas131]

Hi Shanders,

Congrats for you job and new life.

I need some help of yours..
I got my Visa granted today, now my job hunt starts.

I have 6yrs experience in SAS(Statistical Analysts Software) and from the banking domain. Do you have any idea of how is SAS opportunities in Aus. Can you please share the Cover Letter format that you used.

Can you provide any tips on how to search for job from off-shore.

Thanks in Advance.
-Jas

Originally Posted by shanders

With a big smile on my face,I would like to inform you that I was able land a job finally.

However,my case might be slightly different from you all.I was working in sydney on a 457 visa.

Sick of the ways and politics of my evil company,I got motivation to apply for perm residentship.

I received my pregrant in end of may and grant in first week of july.

Now I have the freedom of searching for an opportunity.I have been firing my resume to suitable openings i find in seek.I was lucky enough to get response from most job agencies i applied for and end up giving few interviews.I was unsuccessful in few interviews due to the fact that there is huge difference between the knowledge I have and what is required.There is also huge difference between how an Indian IT services company work and they way cutting edge web technology companies in australia work.

I worked on my defeciencies,restarted my job search and landed my first offer today.

Wish you all the best in your endeavors and all the support the forum has given me.

Feel free to ask any questions you may have regarding anything i may offer my suggestions from my experience.

[chattri]

Originally Posted by eternal.wanderer

well following is the text from the document:



I sent bank statements, income tax returns, payslips from current job (27 months). My previous employer did not issue payslips, so I got a letter from them on letterhead with contact information of the director.

Hey that means did you provide full 7 yrs of your bank statement to CO??
Is it required to provide all the docs to the CO or few will be enough??
Ne idea??