Most of the interviews have the following topics, I put few answers, hope they are useful
Career:
a. Applying Skills to NZ ?
b. Experience on Job Applications ?
c. Getting a job
d. Challenges expected: settling and finding a house, getting used to driving on the left side of the road, finding my way around, getting a job, finding suitable schools for my kids, getting used to the weather, way of life and NZ accent.
e. Difficulties applying for a job
f. Support if can’t find a job:
g. Alternative career: ? Yes, why not.
h. consider community service: Yes, why not.
Ties in NZ:
a. Who do you know in NZ
b. How will contacts help in settling
c. If no relatives available: will find work in odd jobs even if it means low pay and difficult shifts, this will help until I can get a better job.
Accommodation & living costs:
a. Why NZ? Stable, peaceful country, English Speaking, Excellent record of human rights, Very good racial harmony and tolerance compared to other countries, Moderate climate, Known for beautiful natural scenery
b. Where in NZ? See ISSL
c. Cost of living
d. Plans on how to get started: the plan is generally look for renting, and start looking for a job, Apply to get a driver’s license and buy a car, get children into schools
e. How much does a house cost?
f. Plans to send children to a particular school
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What is your plan?
Do you have any relatives/friends?
What kind of media did you use for research about NZ?
What will you do if you don't get a job as quickly as you would have hoped
What have you done to look for employment so far?
What support will you have in NZ?
What would you do if you came across any obstacles? (List possible obstacles)
What do you think about the impact of migrants on the socio-economic balance of New Zealand and the wider South West Pacific basin?
How much money did we think we needed to make a good living in NZ
How long did we think it would take to find work?
Mainly how do you plan to make friends ?
How do you intend to find work ?
What will your Partner do for a living?
When do you want to go?
What is your financial situation?
What wages to you expect?
How much do you expect to pay for your flat/house?
How will you build up your social networks and get new friends?
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Why do you want to leave your home country?
Why do you want to go to NZ?
Have you considered going anywhere else?
What have you heard about NZ?
What do you know about NZ?
Have you ever been before, even for a visit?
Do you have any friends in NZ?
Has anyone given you any advice about moving to NZ?
What have you done about finding work?
How do you intend to find employment?
What will you do if you didn’t get a job in your chosen career?
What will you do if you can’t find a job?
Have you ever worked away from your hometown?
Have you any idea what you might earn in NZ?
Have you thought about the cost of living?
Where do you want to live?
What will you do for accommodation initially?
Are you planning on renting or buying property when you arrive in NZ?
What will your partner do for a living?
What if you do not find work in the area you have chosen to live in?
How will you support yourselves?
What have you heard about the NZ life style and from whom?
How will you make friends?
How will you overcome barriers that you encounter?
What do you know about the education system?
What interests do you have?
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What do you like about NZ, as opposed to Australia, say, that makes you want to move here?
Why are you moving to NZ right now?
Do you have friends or family in NZ?
What sort of support would your friends give if you were without a job?
If your current job were to end, could you find skilled employment?
What have you done to look for skilled employment?
What companies would you apply at to find such employment?
What would you do if you could not find a job in your desired field?
What sort of difficulties do you expect to face in NZ?
What would you do if you faced one of those obstacles?
Where do you want to live long-term?
What is your long-term plan?
What support do you have in NZ?
Do you have any further comments or questions for me?