Engineers Australia Overseas Qualified Engineers Special Interest Group
Engineers Australia Overseas Qualified Engineers Special Interest Group
Engineers Australia, Victorian Division have formed a special interest group for Overseas Qualified Engineers.
The Overseas Qualified Engineers Special Interest Group was formed to facilitate migrant engineers finding suitable employment in their profession in Australia.
The desired outcome of the group is to create a forum through which migrant engineers can enhance their professional skills, develop professional networks and obtain practical advice concerning employment.
The Overseas qualified Engineers Special Interest Group will be launched on at an event on Monday, August 25, 2008 from 6.00pm-8.00pm. The forum is titled:
Succeeding in the Engineering Job Market in Australia - What you need to know?
This event is open to the general public. It will provide attendees with the opportunity to listen to a group of speakers who have overcome the struggles of finding employment in Australia. This is your opportunity to hear first hand experiences, practical advice and understanding what to do and what not to do in finding employment in the industry.
Presentation – “Getting that job in Engineering… What you need to do” by Enrique Gutierrez, Overseas Qualified Engineers Group Chairman. This presentation will focus on what you need to do to make yourself more employable in Australia. A range of topics will be discussed, including preparing your employment strategy, effective cover letters and CV’s and the importance of networking.
Panel Discussion - “Finding a job in Australia… Our Journey” - Chaired by Ian Little, author of Project Australia – Land that Engineering Job in Australia, panellists will discuss the challenges they faced in finding employment in Australia, and the strategies they used to overcome these challenges.
Venue & Address:
Engineering Australia
Conference Rooms A&B
21 Bedford Street, North Melbourne
To register for this event please email overseasengineers@engineersaustralia.org.au by Thursday 21st August.
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