Offiically Recognised Migration & Visa Consultant

Jobseeker Programme

The key to successful immigration is finding a job.

When searching for a job overseas, it stands to reason that you cannot be in two places at once. This is the very reason why our sister employment consulting division, ODG Recruitment International was established (click logo for details). ODG Recruitment has Employment Experts in Christchurch, New Zealand, Sydney, Australia and Vancouver, Canada.

All skills clients requiring a joboffer receive a paid Employment Appraisal Report completed by our in-country employment experts at the start of the process to help them plan for their jobsearch.

Free Jobseeker Programme* - Migration Bureau clients receive free jobseeker assistance provided by ODG Recruitment International. This service will help you with finding employment at any time in Australia, New Zealand or Canada. Not available for UK and USA bound clients.

ODG RECRUITMENT INTERNATIONAL

We are dedicated to assisting intending migrants commence the search for employment BEFORE leaving home. Therefore, we have created a Jobseeker Programme to help you with one of the most stressful aspects of moving countries i.e. looking for a job,

Although no guarantees of success are given, the programme will be tailored to fit your individual needs, prevailing market conditions and the skill requirements in the country at that particular time.

We are always available to answer any questions you have about the job search process and can advise on how to prepare a CV according the standard style of your new country.

INCREASING YOUR CHANCES

One of the main problems faced by applicants for jobs overseas is scepticism. Employers often reject "offshore" applications outright unless introduced by a local agency. Many employers believe that most foreign applicants will never qualify for the necessary residence visas or make the life-changing step of moving overseas. Here you will have a distinct advantage. Participating in the Jobseeker Programme demonstrates to potential employers that you are serious about migrating.

We will;

Provide a list of contact details of employers and recruitment agents for you to contact.

Guide you on how to present and prepare yourself for an interview

Guide you on how to prepare a CV in the style of your destination country

Provide a personal or telephone consultation upon arrival and advice on how to set up
interviews.

Provide advice about the local job market in your chosen profession

You will need to;

Advise us of the specific region/city in which you have chosen to settle

Liaise directly with employers and recruitment agents that we may recommend in order to
set up interviews

Be actively involved in the job search process, sending letters of applications to employers and
agents that we may recommend

Prepare an up-to-date and comprehensive CV in the style used in your destination country

Consider a visit to attend interviews as some employers do not offer jobs on a “sight unseen” basis (provided you qualify for a visitors visa).

Apply for vacancies no longer than 3 months ahead of a possible start date.

Keep an open mind and be flexible. Don’t expect a job at the same level or salary as in your
home country. You may need to take a step back in order to gain local knowledge and
experience

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OUR FREE JOBSEEKER PROGRAMME
(exclusively for visa processing clients of the Migration Bureau)

HOW DOES IT WORK? - one per application receives the following services to help you to obtain a relevant, qualifying job offer.

FOUR STEPS TO SUCCESS

There are 4 steps to the Programme. In total you are entitled to 2 hours of free consultation time, incorporating the following;-

Step 1 - PLANNING & UPDATE TELEPHONE CONSULTATION

Once you have proceeded with our visa processing services, one of our in-country EMPLOYMENT EXPERTS will contact you directly to provide you with an initial 15-minute planning and update consultation on the following subjects;-

Advice on your CV/resume to ensure that it is appropriate for local employers.
An update on the local employment market.
Helpful tips on how to look for a job and the job search process.
Advice on the best time to start the job search / interview process.

Step 2 - ACCESS TO OUR ONLINE JOBSEEKER RESOURCE BOARD

You will have access to our JOBSEEKER RESOURCE BOARDS – for your preferred destination country. This website page will provide you with examples of how to prepare a local-style C.V./resume, links to local job vacancy websites, links to employers and recruitment agencies and also helpful tips on the do’s and don’ts of searching for work from abroad.

Step 3 - IMMEDIATE JOB VACANCIES & EMPLOYMENT LEADS
(available 6 weeks prior to your visit or to your arrival, provided you qualify for visitors visas)

Once your visas have been approved or you are visiting your destination country to attend job interviews, we will arrange a further telephone consultation between you and our in-country EMPLOYMENT EXPERT. Following this consultation, we will provide you with a list of job vacancies and/or employer & recruitment agency contacts relevant to your profession and the region in which you wish to settle. We will also provide a list of the top internet job boards for you to search for any further relevant vacancies. For this stage, we recommend that you contact us 6 weeks prior to your intended move/visit date.

Step 4 (upon arrival) - PERSONAL OR TELEPHONE ORIENTATION CONSULTATION

Upon your arrival in your new destination country, you will be entitled to a 45 minute personal or telephone “job search orientation” consultation with our in-country EMPLOYMENT EXPERT. They will be available to answer any questions you may have. You will be provided with up-to-the-minute information on the local job market and helpful job search/interview tips. You will also be provided with further current job vacancies or the contact details of local relevant employers or recruitment agents. You will then need to contact and follow-up on these leads. Our experts will also provide some initial arrival support. This consultation can be conducted in person or over the telephone/email. (Note only one arrival consultation is provided).

IMPORTANT NOTES:

The FREE JOBSEEKER PROGRAMME is designed to get you started with your job search but it is not a total solution. No guarantees of success are given whatsoever as it must be you who secures a job offer. All costs associated with your job search or trips for interviews are your own responsibility.
Your visit to the country and arrival orientation consultation is subject to you qualifying for visitors or entry visas. It is your responsibility to check your eligibility with your officially-recognised migration agent in advance otherwise these consultations can be conducted remotely over the telephone.
We will endeavour to provide current job vacancies and relevant contact details of employers and recruitment agencies BUT WE DO NOT PRE-ARRANGE JOB INTERVIEWS. We require you, the applicant, to contact employers and recruitment agents and to arrange/attend job interviews. In addition to this service, we encourage all clients to also use other job vacancy websites and to apply directly to employers themselves. We simply want you to find a job.
As this is a free service, it is strictly limited to a total of 2 hours professional consulting time for current visa processing clients only. It is open to ONE PERSON per permanent residence visa application for use once only. If used correctly, this service can be highly effective at initiating your job search - provided that you are actively involved.
This programme is open to one person per application for permanent residence through our firm. It is not available to persons who are solely applying for a temporary work visa only.
Not available to UK or USA-bound clients.