Stefan

Thanks, same for you too! Stef

Well the feedback on my interview was positive, currently my references are being checked and I'm waiting for the final word. All looking positive. A 457 initially with sponsorship for PR from it plus a relocation package may be offered too. Stefan

Good luck! I had a Skype interview this morning at 06:30 which lasted an hour and a half, luckily the bandwidth wasn't there on the Perth end for video so it was just audio. I really enjoyed the call though and hoping to hear something tomorrow for a sponsored job with the company. I had a face to face with the company when I came out in May last year so this was the second interview. I have everything crossed as I so want us all to be able to emigrate, especially as I can hear some absolutely massive hailstones just coming down outside right now!! Stef

I'm on a business visa as the pre-arranged interview is classed as networking, plus it's being combined with a holiday stay with a friend. Stef

Thanks, will have a look at that on the PC, doesn't appear to be iPad friendly! Stef

Thanks for the reply, skilled being the 189 visa route? Stefan

Hi everyone, a friend of mine recently moved to Perth and I'm seriously considering doing the same. He's passed my CV on to the company that employed him and although they have nothing specific for my job role (more of that in a minute) they wanted to interview me by Skype anyway. Now, my friend suggested it was worth jumping on a plan and coming out to stay with him for a week and switch the Skype interview with a face to face as it shows more commitment etc. So, I have booked the flights and arrive in Perth on Friday 2nd May, until the following Wednesday. I have the interview booked for 13:30 on the Monday but I thought it might be worth checking other possibilities and maybe fitting in any other interviews whilst I'm in Perth. Anyone in the sector know what the current IT market is like for Design Architects? I'm currently the lead architect for Endpoint Security, covering the design and writing of high level designs, low level designs and installation guides for (mainly) McAfee Anti-Virus products, Lumension Endpoint Security and Printer Security. I also have over 15 years background of various IT stuff including 3rd and 4th line server support, disaster recovery, all Windows Platforms etc. I'm 43 and currently a Freelance consultant in the UK but I'm looking to settle in to a permanent role. Or has anyone have any contacts that may be looking for someone? Ideally looking for a sponsored job and my family (Wife, myself and ten year old) are all totally committed to the move. By the way, thanks to all contributors for this excellent forum, it's been very useful reading over the last few weeks! stef