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| Teacher Bernadette with Sara |
When I arrived in Perth I tried to find a job in a restaurant or a cafe because my English wasn't really good enough to work in my own profession. I worked full time in a cafe and I decided to improve my English by studying with Distance Learning.
I explained my situation to my DL teacher, Bernadette, so she focused our study on the theme of Work. I learned how to write a covering letter and I had to rewrite my resume according to Australian standards. We pracitsed job interviews and we tried to think outside the box and prepare answers to possible tricky questions.
I was very motivated and after each lesson I would practise the interview with my husband. After a month of very serious preparation, I applied for a Documentation Officer job in an export company and to my surprise I was invited to an interview. I remembered everything I practised with Bernadette during our DL lessons: the language, the answers, the body language and having a positive attitude. I was so happy when I was offered the job and very grateful to my DL teacher for her support.
My experience taught me that with hard work and motivation all dreams can come true. I am here in this great country, doing what I know and what I'm passionate about and contributing my skills to the society. Thanks to the AMEP DL program and to my DL teacher.
Note: The photo was taken at the Iranian Cultural Show in Perth where Teacher Bernadette had the chance to meet Sara and learn many interesting things about the Iranian culture.
Congratulations to Sara on getting a job in her field. If you need help with job seeking skills ask your teacher for a referral to one of our specialised DL teachers.
Congratulations to Sara on getting a job in her field. If you need help with job seeking skills ask your teacher for a referral to one of our specialised DL teachers.
- How is finding a job in Australia different from your country?
- Should job seekers have one resume or more when applying for different jobs?
- What stops people from pursuing a job in the same profession they had before?
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Congratulations Sarah,
ReplyDeleteYou are hard worker and motivated. So, you will be always successful. I am proud of you.
Well done!
Hi,My name is Emily. I was very interested to read this week's blog about Sara who found a job in her field. Today I'm very excited because I have just been for an interview at ALD and I got the job I wanted.I'm so happy. I also explained to my DL teacher Lisbeth Reyment and she helped me to practice job interview questions and interview skills. I was also very motivated and I practiced a lot before the interview. I'm so happy all hard work paid off so well.
ReplyDeleteHi Emily, congratulations and I am happy for you too. I wish you will enjoy a lot with your new job.
DeleteHi Emily, thanks for sharing the good news and congratulations on your new job. It is great to see that the DL program is helping students prepare for employment and once you have a job students can continue to learn the language of work communication with their DL teacher.
DeleteWell done Emily. You did a great job!
DeleteHi Sara, thanks very much for sharing your experience and the way that you achieved your dream. Congratulations and good luck with your new job.
ReplyDeleteGreat success story! Your story give me courage and hope. Also keep me motivation.Yes, if we never give up, it would be dreames come true.
ReplyDeleteHi Sara
ReplyDeleteGood on you for pursuing your dreams and working hard to achieve your goals. Your story is a great story to inspire people to keep going and never give up your dreams.
Thanks for sharing your story
Hi Sara
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your achievements!
Strength and commitment, you have made us all proud.
Congrats, Sara! That is a big achievement.
ReplyDeleteHi Sara, thanks for sharing i know how you feel i have a lot of work experience back home and i haven't got the job yet in Australia. So it's great to hear your positive story, it inspires me for the future.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sarah on being so successful and achieving a job in your field. That is such an inspiration for other students.
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