Any Advices for Job Interviews or Anything

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  El cheepo on 08/09/2023 - 20:11

  What was your previous industry and what kind of experience do you have?

  What type of field are you hoping to get into here?

  Hard to give specific advice for interviews with no background info.

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    nned2say on 09/09/2023 - 07:11

    Previously, I worked in AI, more specifically computer vision so my experience focuses on programming using computer vision techniques. Now, I am planning to find a job in environmental science because I have qualifications in this field and I know how to use the software, write a report. etc.

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      El cheepo on 09/09/2023 - 10:04

      That’s an interesting field too be in.
      Also tough to think of advice outside of be confident and yourself as i have no idea what that interview process is like haha.

      Sorry for thinking it was an oversight to not post the job role.

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  Protractor on 08/09/2023 - 20:59

  -1

  Judging by the wording in your title, brush up on the local lingo.Spoken, written and communication areas
  Apart from that how could anyone really answer the question?
  I mean from a narrow industry to a supermarket, that's an interesting flip
  The interview issue, I could just be the 'you' you are, or the 'you' you project.

  These are the issues we face, as Ninjas.

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    nned2say on 09/09/2023 - 07:42

    +1

    Thx Protractor, my friends told me Coles/Woolies are always short of hands and need workers so I applied for the causal jobs and hoped to earn some money to support myself, at least for now.

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  cookie2 on 08/09/2023 - 21:04

  1st off i know that dan murphys often do walk in interviews around this time of year. Good practice at the least. 2ndly it's difficult without knowing your transferable skills but could you speak with a recruiter or try and better your interview skills. Practice, practice and strong scenarios and examples that you can draw from. Also consider, why are you not answering the questions they're asking? If you're being unclear or just not understanding the questions, that's where I'd focus my energies. You need to be able to communicate well and also understand when they're communicating with you.
  Have you looked up lists of interview type questions and used these to build your skill? That's where I'd start.

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    nned2say on 09/09/2023 - 07:25

    Thx cookie2, I used to work in AI, programming using computer vision techniques. But I am planning to find a job in environmental science because I have qualifications in it. I watched interview videos on youtube and prepared for some common interview questions. I think I am much better than I was at the first interview. But it is still disappointing to know I did well at the interview and didn't get the job.

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      cookie2 on 09/09/2023 - 19:19

      +1

      Unfortunately there are lots of fishies looking for the good jobs so you can do well and there's surely someone else that will do just as well (or better) just make yourself likeable because that can make a difference between yourself and a good resume and someone else with a good resume. But there's also a degree of luck. You'll get there, just focus on any program related at all, even if it's contract or crappy pay. Once you've ticked off the 1st aus job, you'll be much stronger too i think.
      Also used your LinkedIn to show your skills and interest, even put it on your resume or show a portfolio.

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  AustriaBargain on 08/09/2023 - 21:17

  Just picture them naked. That's the answer to everything.

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    bobbified on 09/09/2023 - 02:08

    +2

    Wouldn't be good if OP got an erection during the interview.

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      AustriaBargain on 09/09/2023 - 02:13

      +1

      Shows dominance.

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        bobbified on 09/09/2023 - 02:14

        To show dominance, one must piss on them.

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          Protractor on 09/09/2023 - 09:12

          @bobbified: That would make them Liberal leadership material.

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  coffeeinmyveins on 08/09/2023 - 21:55

  +1

  they said I was more than capable for the job and did well at the interviews but they found a more suitable candidate.

  This can mean anything including "someone who was willing to work for less"

  I even applied for casual jobs at Coles/Woolies in order to support myself but got rejected immediately.

  Just because you are applying for jobs at a higher level doesn't mean you automatically should get jobs at a lower level. that's not a reflection on you.

  At the end of the day interviewing SUCKS and so much of it is pot luck. It's a numbers game. you need to be applying every day.

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    nned2say on 09/09/2023 - 07:33

    I applied for casual jobs at Coles/Woolies just because my friends told me the supermarkets are always short of hands and need people.
    I worked as a kitchen-hand when I was a student so I never regard jobs at supermarkets as lower-level.

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      Ughhh on 09/09/2023 - 09:28

      +1

      friends told me the supermarkets are always short of hands and need people.

      Most likely true, but it does take time and money to train people. I assume you're removing anything that may indicate you won't stay long ie. programming career, for supermarket jobs?

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        nned2say on 09/09/2023 - 09:38

        Thx Ughhh, Woolies did ask me why I applied for casual jobs and if I had other commitments. I was honest with them. Perhaps that's why they rejected my application. For Coles, it only required basic information, such as the address, the availability etc.

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  Muzeeb on 08/09/2023 - 22:02

  Any Advices

  I've got one advice.

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  morse on 09/09/2023 - 04:28

  +2

  It would be helpful if you told us what the industry was. This is how to engage people - an important interview skill. You might be surprised how this has relevance to something in Australia you don’t know about.

  There’s lots of videos online re interview skills. https://www.seek.com.au/career-advice/article/common-intervi… https://www.hays.com.au/career-advice/interview-tips/intervi… Go for Australian ones so they are culturally relevant. Then practice.

  Do you have many social connections in Australia? If so ask them to do a mock interview with you and give you feedback. If you don’t have social connections this is going to help you significantly. If you have a different cultural background, most areas have some sort of multicultural group and community centres, attend these. Or join a local sporting, gardening, surf, volunteering organisation. This way you have a group of connections to ask advice, practice conversational skills and even get job referrals. If you’re religious, get involved in that community too.

  You mention being depressed. Get some support for this. Talk to a GP. Talk to a friend, even if it’s one from where you were living before. Tell them how you’re feeling, ask for their support. Make sure you’re exercising (doesn’t have to be strenuous, just walks, 7minute work out or whatever), eating healthy food, getting outside, drinking water and not abusing substances (alcohol, nicotine etc).
  https://www.beyondblue.org.au/

  Be aware of scammers. Whether this is as you’re trying to make more connections through friendships, or applying for jobs. You come across as vulnerable, scammers love this. They’ll offer friendship or a job opportunity, but then tell you about their successful investments, or ask for a loan. Just be really mindful not to give anyone any money (aside for routine shopping, paying service providers etc)

  Finally think about what kind of job you actually want to do. You might not find this straight away, but have in your mind what it would look like. This way when you’re applying for different jobs, you are motivated and goal directed and not just desperate for any job.

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    nned2say on 09/09/2023 - 07:52

    Thx morse. It is very helpful. I worked as a computer vision algorithm software engineer at AI so my previous experience was all about programming using cv techniques. Now I am planning to find a job in environmental science because I have qualifications in this field and I though it would be easier for the career change.

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      morse on 09/09/2023 - 08:39

      +1

      Don’t forget about government jobs not sure where you are located:
      https://careers.vic.gov.au/jobs
      https://iworkfor.nsw.gov.au/
      https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au

      There’s lots of departments looking for competent people in both AI and Environment fields. You could just put in an applications for generic admin officer and project assistant roles first to understand the lay of the land and get into the system. For example, I work in health and there’s huge interest in how AI can be used to predict hospital demand, staffing/rostering, create patient databases etc. I struggle to find people for my projects who can competently design a simple spreadsheet in excel to collate data. You’ve just got to sell in your application that you can do what they want done at a basic level and that you have these extra translatable skills. With job applications, make sure you address the specific skills they are asking for. I recently did and internal recruitment and not one person addressed the very clear tasks where I said experience would be an advantage. They weren’t hard things either, writing minutes, data entry and event coordinating. There are other jobs in health like being a ward clerk, literally just checking people in and out, recording data and ordering supplies once you’re in the system you can attend other in house training to upskill and move into more interesting parts of the organisation.

      The other thing is that realistically you’re going to need to learn on the job re the culture of the organisation and the processes followed. Be honest about this and talk about the strategies you would use to acquire this knowledge so you can be most helpful to them.

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        nned2say on 09/09/2023 - 09:07

        +2

        Thx morse.

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    Yola on 09/09/2023 - 17:32

    +2

    Great advice morse.

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  Gunther on 09/09/2023 - 09:00

  If you ever get asked, why do you want the job? And your response is money - you wont get hired.

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    nned2say on 09/09/2023 - 09:15

    I've found out private companies like to ask this question a lot. At an interview, I answered this question based on my research about the company and their job descriptions, like the desirable skills. They told me the jds were not accurate. If they cannot articulate the person they are looking for, it just makes the application more difficult.

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  MustardKetchup on 11/09/2023 - 09:00

  You could try big 4 tech, they are always hiring and my experience the turn around from application to starting is fairly quick.
  I hated working there and left quickly but it was very easy to get a job!

  APSjobs website is always good, apply for all the temporary registers.

  Get a linked in

  try recruiters like hays/talent etc

  good luck

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    nned2say on 11/09/2023 - 10:14

    Thank you, MustardKetchup

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      MustardKetchup on 11/09/2023 - 13:36

      No worries, I know how stressful it is as i've been in the same position in terms of figuring out what to do with your next career move and being in limbo.