HR entry level jobs in Sydney?

[pallavikawale]

Hi,
I just migrated to Australia and currently doing Certificate IV in HR from TAFE. I have a Bachelor's degree in Science from India and have a work experience of five years in administration and customer service back office operations.

I am looking for an entry level role in HR where I will be able to build my knowledge and gain some experience . Please advice.

[thodep]

i have the same problem . i wish there is anybody to advice us

[Moz]

pallavikawale and thodep,

How are you looking for work?
What have you done so far?

Moz

[pallavikawale]

Hi Moz,

I am applying for all the entry level jobs as HR administrator ,coordinator and looking for some exposure towards a generalist HR profile. I also became a member of AHRI.
Can you please advice me on this matter?

Thanks,
Pallavi

[Moz]

There is considerable competition for entry level roles at the moment from HR graduates.

I would suggest increasing your exposure to potential opportunities by applying directly to companies who are not advertising positions. Sometimes being in the right place at the right time can pre-empt a company advertising a position, especially if you are available immediately, on either a casual or part time basis (you should consider everything just to get your first job in Australia).

What are AHRI doing to help you?
Have they provided any advice?

[pallavikawale]

Yes I am considering every single opportunity,casual,part time or even voluntary is fine with me.
But I have not tried the option of applying directly to the companies without any advertisement so I will definitely do that.
About AHRI, I thought knowing what goes on in the HR world would be a good idea to start with.

Thanks,appreciate your response
Pallavi

[The Y-man]

Originally Posted by pallavikawale

Hi Moz,

I am applying for all the entry level jobs as HR administrator ,coordinator and looking for some exposure towards a generalist HR profile. I also became a member of AHRI.
Can you please advice me on this matter?

Thanks,
Pallavi

Have you got any response at all - i.e. have you got to an interview stage (not interview with recruitment agency - but actual employer) or not at all?

The Y-man

[pallavikawale]

Originally Posted by The Y-man

Have you got any response at all - i.e. have you got to an interview stage (not interview with recruitment agency - but actual employer) or not at all?

The Y-man

Thanks for reply Y-man!

I am applying for all available jobs since last 2 months but didn't hear anything from agency or actual company. I am still waiting for my first Interview call !

Let me know if you ( or anyone) have any advice for me, I will really appreciate that.

Regards
-Pallavi

[desperatelyjobless]

Hi Pallavi,

You need either permanent residency or australian citizenship to be able to work for any organisation. Work visas are temporary and will mean that companies have to sponsor you later on. Most companies, unfortunately, will not accept anyone without pr or citizenship.

[pallavikawale]

I do have a permanent residency but unfortunately I do not have any OZ experience so I guess companies are reluctant to give me a chance regardless of my experience in an International company

[Moz]

The reality is that many employers and recruiters discriminate, either consciously or sub-consciously. It may not be racial discrimination, but it may be discrimination on the basis of where you gained your qualifications and experience (there is a subtle difference).

I suspect this is particularly common with HR because every country has different employment law and industrial relations systems, so if there are applicants with local HR experience and/or qualifications, they will often be favoured (rightly or wrongly) over people with qualifications and experience in foreign countries.

Age discrimination is also very common and companies are often reluctant to employ people in junior positions when they have held more senior positions previously.

I'm sorry to say there is no easy way around this, you just have to persevere until you get a break. However, it may be worth seeking the help of a good career counsellor to make sure your resume and covers letters are as good as they can possibly be.

[pallavikawale]

I agree the discrimination might be sub-conscious and there are few who would want to invest in a candidate without any local experience.I am being patient for my first break in the industry.
I am not sure how to get enrolled in a recruitment company for job opportunities .I filled out so many forms on their websites and tried calling them to fix an appointment which was not successful.
Any one has a suggestion regarding this?

[The Y-man]

Originally Posted by pallavikawale

I have a Bachelor's degree in Science from India and have a work experience of five years in administration and customer service back office operations.

What area of the sciences was your major in?

The Y-man

[pallavikawale]

Originally Posted by The Y-man

What area of the sciences was your major in?

The Y-man

I Major in Physics, Mathematics and Electronics.

[The Y-man]

Originally Posted by pallavikawale

I Major in Physics, Mathematics and Electronics.

Ok, if I was employing, my first question would be "How do you see your Science Degree fitting in with your aspiraitons in HR?"

My first thoughts would be:
1. lack of consistency - why does this person want to change career path?
2. why aren't you applying for jobs requiring Phys/Maths/Electronics?

The Y-man