How do I subscribe to the EJN Weekly mailout?
To subscribe to the EJN Weekly mailout simply go to the EJN User Homepage, and enter your details to set up a new account. Once you become a subscriber, you will also be able to purchase DVDs or tickets to EJN events through your subscriber account as well, so keep your login details handy.
If
you want to view previous EJN Weekly's or are having difficulty receiving
the email, you can go to the EJN
Weekly Archive.
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How do I find employment in Australia?
Whilst EJN is not a placement agency, we do provide you the opportunity to search through hundreds of job advertisements in the environment industry. We also provide general advice on request. Below is outlined some useful information for people from the international community looking to get work in Australia.
It can be very challenging to get employment in Australia, as work visas can be difficult to get and many employers are not interested in sponsoring foreign people for visas. It is highly recommended that you to read the immigration website, www.immi.gov.au, to find out how you can get a visa, as this can be a very important determining factor of whether you are even considered for a position.
Another reason that some foreign people have a difficult time securing work in Australia is that they are unfamiliar with what should be included in the application. Very few employers are interested in someone who sends out a generic cover letter to many potential employers with a generic resume for employment. You should research each position and company and tailor your entire application (cover letter, CV and key selection criteria) to this position. You cannot omit the key selection criteria. These are often listed in a job advertisement or position description. It is always important to contact the employer to see if there is a position description. Often, your application will be passed over if it is missing any of these elements. Try doing a Google search to find out more about strong job applications specifically in Australia.
Also very important for foreign workers, is the ability to communicate clearly in English. This means either working on your skills in an academic setting or at the very least, having someone else look through your entire application to ensure that it reads well and there are no grammatical or spelling errors. It can be easy to tell if someone's English skills are not very good, and these applications may also get passed over very quickly.
Once you are certain
that you know how to apply for a position, you can then use job search
sites such as EJN to find potential positions. In addition to the job
search database and EJN Weekly mailout, there are many organisations you
can approach on our Links
page.
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Can you give me some tips for environmental job
hunting?
Below are listed several ways to get information on environmental job hunting:
- Subscribe to the EJN Weekly.
- Read the Top Ten Tips to gaining an Environmental Career and the Top Ten Tips for Environmental Career Changers.
- If you would like more specific information on environmental fields and careers read the Guide to Environmental Careers in Australia.
- Volunteer opportunities are available with many organisations, some of which you can view at the Environmental Careers Office (ECO) and the EJN Volunteer Position Search.
- You can get career advice from EJN Careers Service at $55 (concession) or $77 per 30 minutes.
- You may also want to contact a Recruitment Agency that specialises with environmental positions.
Where can I study Environment / Sustainability courses?
For information about universities and environmental courses around Australia, check out the Environmental Careers Office.
Alternatively, for
very specific queries, you can contact the universities and speak directly
with course administrators, or go online and search information directly
on their websites.
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