Отг: Residency Visa Interview
Ето моито бележки преди интервюто. Надявам се да ви бъдат полезни:
ME
employer:
Explain your current job and employer
job description:
Explain your job description
skills:
Explain your skills
education:
Have obtain master degree (University) (year from-to);
bachelor degree (University) (year from-to)
experience:
I have .... years of experience in ...............,
worked for 3 international companies.
I have reached senior level of proficiency
Hobbies:
handcraft - decorating, making jewellers, gift packages and cards, souvenirs, dolls;
outdoor activities: going to the mountain, sleeping at a camp, climbing, swimming, skiing, walking, tracking.
PARTNER
education:
Had obtained Master Degree of ....................................., (University) (year from-to)
Had obtained several ............................ certificates in
associate and professional levels - year
experience:
His professional experience and qualifications are in the NZ shortage list of profession,
he has more than 10 years in the telecommunication industry, worked for 3 telecommunication companies
will work
Will work as network engineer 70-90K+
The main telecommunications companies in NZ are Telecom, Telstra- Clear and Vodafone
JOB NZ:
DONE:
I have done internet research, and notice that agencies are looking for onshore candidates.
I was advised, that without visa I cannot get a job.
I checked if I am eligible for some positions and I notice that my skills perfectly matching with the jobs requirements.
HOW:
websites: SEEK, My Job Space, Trade me, Search4Jobs, Jobseeker, New Kiwis, careers.govt.nz; The Big Idea; Manpower
newspapers: NZ Herald or local newspapers
recruitment agencies like ‘work and income NZ (listed in the Yellow Pages)
personal recommendation - will bring recommendations from my previous employers
organizations as Omega- Which has 80% success of finding jobs for migrants.
EXPECT:
to find a job within a 2 months; full time, 40 hours/per week.
Will work for print production and publishing companies, design and advertising agencies. In the creative industry.
Annual salary range: 35-70K for me, 70 – 110K for Partner
50K me (senior professionals level), 70-90K Partner
The Adult Minimum Wage - $12.50 an hour.
WHY ME
1. I am qualified and can offer a lot of experience.
One of the 3 future growth areas in NZ is the creative industry.
2. I have master degree and over 10 years of experience in graphic design in 3 international companies.
NZ have lower unemployment rate and is less affected from the recession.
3. we are high motivated, well educated, hardworking, positive thinking, with long working experience.
ABOUT NZ:
research:
trough internet, my experience while I was there
The migrants have a positive effect because they are helping to populate the region and improving economic development, they improve the tolerance towards other cultures.
NZ/BG common - Beautiful nature, small countries
NZ/BG differences - Standard of living, Climate doesn’t get uncomfortably hot or too cold as in BG, balance between work and live
BG: corruption, pollution, crowded and busy, low standard of living, homeless dogs, high unemployment, high crime rate, bad health care not recognizable universities
nz:
1) NZ is situated in the South Western Pacific Ocean. It is a democratic country with parliament and prime minister, English Speaking, New Zealander are multicultural. Nice moderate climate, beautiful nature, attracting many tourists each year.
NZ drive on the left site on the road.
Excellent record of human rights. It is a tolerant country, which accept different views and ideas. Big part of the people are migrants.
2) Stable and peaceful country, Good opportunities for kids education, safe for children, water is safe to drink, the food is mostly locally grown.
3) Unique outdoor opportunities, NZ can offers a lot of think to do end enjoy - swimming, boating and fishing. Less than a 20m drive to the countryside, can spend weekends and holidays outdoors, can walk on a lonely beach, NZ offers, walking tracks and huts.
Great fishing opportunities, 25% of New Zealanders fishing regularly. Almost 15% of New Zealand families own their own boat. There is a Natural beauty and 14 National Parks, where can enjoy water and snow skiing, diving, mountain climbing, kayaking.
NZ has unique cultural life, with many different traditions, festivals and lifestyle
health: Many health services for children are free, and the public hospital treatment is free.
education-high level, top 10 of education in the world, NZ has 8 universities - worldwide recognizable
WHY NZ
1. NZ is stable and save country, great place where my kids can grow and be educated.
We are looking for a higher quality of living and want to enjoy more balanced lifestyle.
We were travelling to many places in the world Austria, Germany, Italy, Turkey, Greece, etc and we loved NZ mostly.
English speaking country.
2. We visited NZ 4 years ago at the beginning of 2009 for 40ty days and we like very much the country. North Island – Auckland, Bay of Islands, Rotorua, Mt Ruapehu, Hamilton
We started to prepare for migration 2011, inspired of what we have seen and read in internet and Motivated by our children.
It is peaceful country, nice climate and beautiful nature, with many opportunities for high standard of living and good quality of life.
KIDS
Public schools: start early February
child1: the name of the chosen school
child2: the name of the chosen preschool
Primary school, 9am-3pm, ends in December, 4 terms, with breaks of two to three weeks between them
PLANS
1. initially will live at ..................... and maybe later will rent or buy a house.
2. Contact Settlement Support NZ in Auckland FREE service for new migrants, giving you the information you need. It provides a person we can talk to for on-going challenges
3. Contact OMEGA organization - which will offer us to employers. Has 80%success of finding jobs for migrants. Mentor program -16weeks, meeting once per week and offer you to employers.
4. Subscribe to LINKZ magazine - NZ magazine for new migrants for the first 2 years, which deals with topics of general interest to newcomers and is designed to make the process of settling easier.
5. apply for IRD number - This number is required to start a job, to be able to pay tax on my income
6. Register with a local doctor, GP (white papers)
7. Open a bank account
8. Start looking for a job
9. Arrange school for kids, enrol them from early February in kindergarten and primary school
10. Buying a car – from car dealers or private sellers
11. Apply for a driver’s licence in 6 month
12. build up our social networks
13. KiwiSaver is a voluntary savings initiative where you can save for your future after 65. Government participate with money.
long-term plans
to settle, buy a house, educate our children
Support: working,
I have Independent financial situation,
have small savings and we have property and if necessary we can sell it
COST OF LIVING
1 month cost:
monthly 1500 for food and utilities (300 power & water)
annual 90K for family for good living
rent is a major expense - 500/week (bond 2 or 4 weeks’ rent, 2 weeks rent in advance, 1 rent commission to the agency)
500 000-700 000 buying with 20%deposit
petrol - around $2 / litre
Dentist – check, x-ray and clean - $75, free till 13
GP visit 40-60$
Schooling cost: free of charge until 16
Preschool- 12.50$ per half day (for 3hours)
NZ wages are typically lower than other major countries.
The Adult Minimum Wage - $12.50 an hour.
All NZ residents become eligible for the State pension at age 65.
taxes:
All costs in NZ have 12.5% Goods and Services Tax (GST)
DIFFICULTIES
Job difficulties:
1. It might take longer to find a job, might accept more junior position or take a lower paid job
But
- Will be more proactive
- be more adaptive and might move where the job is - anywhere in the country
- Temporarily I can do freelance work.
-NZ has low level of unemployment than Bulgaria.
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2. May be I will start looking for work at junior level or reduce my salary expectations to be more competitive
But
- keep looking
-be more flexible and start looking for a job outside of Auckland and move if it is necessary.
- Would search in the creative service, even if I am lower paid, this will help until I can get a better job.
- Can work remotely
-NZ is less affected by recession than Bulgaria.
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Life difficulties:
I expect that there will be a culture shock and will take time to adjust to the way of life
Getting used: to the weather, to the NZ accent
to driving on the left side of the road
But the differences bring challenges as well as opportunities, so I am optimistic.
I am prepare for period of adjustment during at least the first year of residence.
