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April 2008

Welcome to our April Newsletter – it is jam-packed with interesting arictles this month! We provide an update on visa applications, information on Brisbane, Auckland and Montreal, info on New Zealand Electricity & Healthcare, as well as some helpful advice re Jobsearch and the relevance of presenting a good CV. We also introduce you to our new Relocations partners. Hope you find this update useful – wishing you well!

 
 Australian Permanent Residency Processing Information:
 
ACKNOWLEDING AND RECEIPTING OF APPLICATIONS:
 
Applications submitted on the dates shown below are currently being allocated to case officers for the initial review of applications. Once this review has taken place a letter requesting additional information such as medicals with be sent.
 
As at 22nd April 2008 the ASPC Administration Section is processing applications as follows:
 
Skilled Migration Visas received before 1st September 2007
(Subclasses 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 495 and 496)
 
All applications submitted have been receipted and acknowledged.
 
Skilled Migration Visas received after 1st September 2007
( Subclasses 175,, 176, 475, 476 )
 
Currently acknowledging applications received 17th April 2008
 
 
PROCESSING AND ALLOCATION INFORMATION AS AT 22nd April 2008
 
Applications lodged on or before the dates shown have been allocated to case officers for further processing.
 
Skilled Migration Visas received before 1st September 2007
(Subclasses 134, 136, 137, 138, 139, 495 and 496)
 
All applications submitted in the week of 15th May 2007 have now been allocated visa officers
 
 
Skilled Migration Visas received after 1st September 2007
(Subclasses 175,176, 475, 476)
 
E- lodged ( on line) applications submitted 10th November 2007 have now been allocated visa officers.
 
Paper based applications: 19th September 2007
 
Information is updated weekly and can be obtained by sending a blank email to: aspc.processing@immi.gov.au.
 
This is an automated service providing processing information only. Please do not send any other inquiry or information to the e-mail address.
 
 Communicating with the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship
 
In our December Network Migration advised you of the delays in communicating with DIAC. The situation has not improved greatly over the past month although we have been assured DIAC are taking steps to rectify the situation as soon as possible .
 
DIAC have issued these time frames for processing applications:
 
  • DIAC aim to accept payment within 12 – 14 weeks of submission
  • DIAC will acknowledge an application 4 – 6 weeks after payment has been accepted
  • DIAC will send an acknowledgment letter containing a client reference number and a receipt after this time.
  • If your inquiry is not related to the acknowledgment or receipt of an application DIAC will aim to answer your query within 2 weeks but it can sometimes take up to 4 weeks.
 
Once payment has been accepted the applications will undergo validity checking. Once this checking has been completed you will receive an acknowledgment letter with a file number. There will then be a wait of approximately 6 – 9 months before your file is allocated a visa officer. The delay in acknowledging your application will not impact on the time taken for your application to be allocated a case officer if you have lodged a valid application. Case officer allocation and expected date of finalisation will be in line with DIAC's current processing times and service standards available on their website. ( www.immi.gov.au)

 
 
New ZealandExpression of Interest Fortnightly Selections
 
The latest selection took place on 23rd April 2008. The next selection will take place in a fortnight.
 
Selection criteria No. of EOIs
 
All EOIs at or above 140 points. 545
All EOIs with a job or a job offer claiming points between 100 and 135 points. 127
All EOIs claiming 15 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage and with a points total between 100 and 135 points 65
All EOIs claiming 10 points for work experience in an area of absolute skill shortage and with a points total between 100 and 135 points 39
 
All EOIs claiming 10 points for a qualification in an area of absolute skill shortage and with a points total between 120 and 135 points 12
 
TOTAL SELECTION 788
 
 
Canadian High Commission Processing Information:
 
File Completion Processing Times ( source: Canadian High Commission website)
 
There are so many variables in processing an immigration application that it is impossible to estimate how long it will take. Our present estimated processing times for immigration applications are:
 
  • Skilled Worker Class and Business Class applicants - approximately 40 months for a substantive review to take place; if the application is approved, approximately 6 to 8 months to process to completion from the date of the substantive review; if a personal interview is required, approximately 8 to 12 months to process to completion from the date of the substantive review.
 
  • Skilled Worker Class applicants with a job offer in Canada - applicants who have received an offer of permanent employment confirmed by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) and do not intend to work in Canada before obtaining permanent residence are fast-tracked and may be processed within 6 to 8 months. If a personal interview is required, processing can take 12 months from the date of review.
 
  • Skilled Worker Class applicants in Canada on a valid work permit who have received an indeterminate offer of employment from their current employer in Canada may be processed within 6 to 8 months if an interview is not required.
 
  • Provincial Nominees - are fast-tracked and will take approximately 6 to 8 months.
 
  • Family Class applicants (spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners and dependent children of Canadian citizens and permanent residents) - approximately 6 months once the approved sponsorship and completed application is received by our office in Pretoria.
 
  • Other Family Class applicants - a minimum of 12 months once the approved sponsorship and completed application is received by our office in Pretoria.
 
 
CHC are currently processing files submitted in September 2004.
 
 
BRISBANE
A number of regions make up the Greater Brisbane area. Each offers a unique array of things to do and see.    

Regional profiles
 
Unique accommodation, award winning wineries, gourmet dining and rainforest walks for the ultimate escape. Less than an hour south west from downtown Brisbane.
 
What to do
  • experience the serenity of a rainforest walk in World Heritage listed National Parks
  • follow the Gold Coast Hinterland food and wine trail full of award winning wineries, gourmet restaurants and local produce
  • visit a unique man made glow worm cave at Cedar Creek Estate Vineyard & Winery
  • horse riding, hang-gliding, camping and bushwalking will provide an exhilarating adventure experience in areas such as Mt Barney and Lamington National Park
 
Boonah is set amongst some of the Scenic Rim's most stunning scenery.  Boonah is a 90 minute drive south west from downtown Brisbane
What to do
 
  • Fish, sail, waterski and canoe on Lakes Maroon and Moogerah
  • Do some serious rock climbing at Mt French, considered among the world's most challenging.
  • Bushwalk through Mt Greville, Mt Barney, Mt. Walker, Mt Toowoonan, Mt Maroon and Mt Edwards
  • Play a round of golf and meet the locals on Boonah's charming nine-hole course. Tel: 07 5463 1470
 
Relax in the cool, calm waters of Pumicestone Passage, wander through rainforests or simply explore the myriad of other attractions in this diverse Shire. Caboolture is about 45 minutes north from downtown Brisbane
 
What to do:
  • visit the Abbey Museum, Caboolture Historical Village, and Caboolture Warplane & Flight Centre
  • catch the waves at patrolled Woorim Beach
  • admire the scenery on a drive through the D’Aguilar Mountain Ranges
  • swim in sparkling inland waterholes at Mt Mee State Forest Park and Stony Creek
 
Discover the Valley of the Lakes and enjoy the essence of each township. One hour south-west from downtown Brisbane.
 
What to do
 
·                 fish, sail, or simply relax on Wivenhoe, Somerset or Atkinson Dams (water ski enthusiasts can also
           have a go on Somerset or Atkinson)
·                 drive the Heritage Trail from Fernvale to Linville
·                 visit the ostrich farms
·                 catch and release a fish at the fish farm
·                 skydive, go horse riding and maybe kiss a camel
 
Top Brisbane chefs source their choice produce from Gatton farmers and the myriad of growing crops and ploughed fields create a patchwork of colour all year round, set against the backdrop of the Great Dividing Range to the west.  Located in the Lockyer Valley of South East Queensland, Gatton is one hour’s drive west from downtown Brisbane.
What to do
 
·                     visit the Gatton Shire Davson Art Gallery and the local shops located in Gatton’s CBD
·                     see the Gatton and District Historical Village
·                     Spring Bluff Railway Station Trust is a restored railway with award winning gardens
 
Ipswich means wineries, motor sport, history, art, culture and the great outdoors Approximately 45 minutes driving from Brisbane city.
 
What to do
 Enjoy the birthplace of Queensland Rail and the interactive exhibits at the award-winning workshops·  
 Ipswich Art Galleryin the city centre is home to world class visual art and history exhibitions, multi-media displays and interactive children's activities.
·                 Rise early and take a hot air balloon ride over the city and surrounding countryside with award-
 
 
Experience the scenic beauty of Lake Somerset and the rural aspect of the Mt Kilcoy and Sandy Creek valleys or the rugged beauty of the extensive forests and national park areas in the north of the Shire. Just over an hour from downtown Brisbane.
 
What to do
 
·                 camp at Neurum Creek Bush Retreat or Sandy Creek Campin’ on Cedar Vale Road
·                 Take a scenic drive to Jimna and visit the picturesque Peach Trees Camping Ground. A must do for 
4WD enthusiasts is Landcruiser Mountain Park, 22km north of Jimna
·                 fish, sail, water ski and canoe on Lake Somerset at Kirkleagh
·                 visit the popular Yowie Park for a picnic overlooking Greensill Lake with its weeping willows and host
of waterbirds
 
60 minutes south west from downtown Brisbane.
 
 
 
 
 
What to do
 
  • Visit Das Neumann Haus and Annie's Place Coffee Shoppe, which serves up authentic German pastries, Devonshire teas and excellent coffee.
  • Visit Laidley Pioneer Village There's a hundred year old school, a complete blacksmith shop, country store, even a post office and police cells.
  • See the Narda Lagoon conservation area and historic suspension bridge.
  • Take a scenic drive to Cunningham's Crest Lookout, where explorer Alan Cunningham and his party
crossed the Little Liverpool Range into the Laidley Valley in 1829
 
Quaint country villages and hamlets rich in history, and a warm, hospitable community set amongst picturesque mountain ranges characterise the Shire of Laidley.
Logan is about 20 minutes south of downtown Brisbane

What to do
 
·                 go-karting and amusements for all at Kingston Park Raceway, 20 Mudgee Street Kingston.
·                 Visit the koala centre at Daisy Hill Forest Reserve, Daisy Hill. Open 10am to 4pm daily.
·                 Stroll through the spectacular Chung Tian Buddhist Temple, 1034 Underwood Road, Priestdale.  
·                 Cable Ski Logan where you can ski (without a boat) at speeds of up to 30km/h around the 770m
circuit.
 
From the lofty heights of Mt Glorious, Mt Nebo and Mt Mee to the tranquil edge of Lake Samsonvale, it's a quick getaway to a world of natural beauty, outdoor adventure, food and wine and pure indulgence. 25 minutes north west from downtown Brisbane. Public Transport options are limited; contact TransLink or phone TransInfo on 13 12 30 for more information.
What to do
 
·                 Visit Lyell Deer Farm, 5 Lyell Court, Mt Samson, and the animals at Alma Park  Zoo, Alma Road,  
·                 Dakabin
·                 visit Pine Rivers Heritage Museum, the Boiler House Steam and Engine Museum and the Sunday
Markets at North Pine Country Park
wine tasting at Brisbane Vineyard and Wine Tasting, 1076 Mt Nebo Road, Mt Nebo
 
Redcliffe is a thriving city in its own right but is also a delightful place for a day trip. It is an easy drive from Brisbane and perfectly positioned on Moreton Bay. Redcliffe is a 35 minute drive north of Brisbane city.
What to do
 
  • Experience the thrill of a tandem parachute jump landing on the beach, or take a joy flight over Redcliffe and Moreton Bay
  • Cruise, sail or kayak Moreton Bay where between June and November you can watch the migration of humpback whales
  • Visit Settlement Cove's swimming lagoon and aquatic playground
 
The Redlands region has the best of all worlds - scattered islands in Moreton Bay, bayside villages on the mainland and scenic hinterland. 30 minutes from downtown Brisbane.
 
Highlights:
The Redlands region includes a number of bayside suburbs including Wellington Point, Victoria Point and Cleveland. From Cleveland there is regular access to beautiful North Stradbroke Island. Visit Victoria Point or Redland Bay for access to Coochiemudlo Island or any one of the many Southern Moreton Bay Islands.
 
 
 
AUCKLAND– NEW ZEALAND
 
Welcome to the city of Auckland, also known as the 'City of Sails', a title gained from the view of yachts seen against the downtown cityscape.

Auckland is New Zealand's largest city, with a resident population of 1.3 million people. Nestled within the isthmus of the Pacific ocean and Tasman sea, the city of Auckland contains much serene natural beauty, including three harbours, numerous volcanic sites, scenic mountain ranges and more than fifty islands.
 
Auckland has a huge number of visitor attractions including outdoor and adventure activities, shopping and nightlife activities. There are attractions suitable for all and you can be assured that there is always plenty to see and do in Auckland.
Auckland Zoo

Enjoy an outing and stroll through the landscaped Auckland Zoo, containing a vast collection of exotic and rare animals, including giraffe, lions, zebras, and the ever so famous kiwi.
Location: Motions Road, Western Springs.
 
Kelly Tarlton's Antartic and Underwater World

One of Auckland's top tourist attractions, at Kelly Tarlton's you will discover thousands of fish and sea creatures, surrounded by over two million litres of water. The facility also includes an amazing Antarctic discovery including Penguins in fresh snow and ice.

Location: 23 Tamaki Drive, Orakei
 
MissionBay Beach

Enjoy a coffee or snack in any number of cafes along the bustling stretch of beach known as Mission Bay. Always very lively and popular with locals and tourists alike. Visiting is recommended in the late afternoon or early evening.

Location: Mission Bay Beach, Tamaki Drive.
 
Museumof Transportand Technology

The renowned museum is situated on a large footprint and houses relics of the past including World War 2 aircraft, trains and items used in yesteryears. Close to the Auckland Zoo and a trip can be combined to both locations in a single day.

Location: 805 Great North Road, Western Springs.
 
Sky Tower

Rising 328 metres above the Auckland skyline, the Auckland Sky Tower is truely a landmark icon and a must attraction for all visitors to Auckland. Several restaurants are located within the tower complex, which also offers bungy jumping. The tower is connected directly to the Sky City casino below which offers a vast number of entertainment and dining options.

Location: Corner of Victoria and Federal St, Auckland Central.
 
 Victoria Park Market

Famous in Auckland, the original market building is more than a century old and now in its current form, houses a large number of shops and market stalls which offer anything from handicrafts, fashion to artwork, and everything else in between. A number of good restaurants and eating places are located onsite, and the market is just 15 minutes walk from the central business area.
Location: Victoria Street West, Auckland Central
Stardome Observatory

New Zealand's most popular astronomy attraction, the Stardome observatory has a complete planetarium, allowing you to see stars, comets and planets a million miles away. Located in the One Tree Hill domain, Stardome is open on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. It is recommended that you first telephone to check availability of seating and viewing times.

Location: One Tree Hill Domain, Manukau Rd, Epsom
 
 
Montreal – Quebec (Canada)
Montreal was the largest city in Canada up until the 70's and is now the second-largest city in Canada and the largest city in the province of Quebec. Originally called Ville-Marie ('City of Mary'), some historians think the city takes its present name from the Mont Réal (as it was pronounced in Middle French, or Mont Royal in present French), the three-head hill at the heart of the city, whose name was also initially given to the island on which the city is located.
The official language of Montreal is French as defined by the city's charter. It is among the five largest French-speaking cities in the world. As of the 2006 Canadian Census, 1,620,693 people resided in the city of Montreal proper. In the census metropolitan area, French is the language most spoken at home by 70.5% of the population. In 2007, Montreal was ranked as the 10th cleanest city in the world.
Montreal was merged with the 27 surrounding municipalities on the Island of Montreal on January 1, 2002. The merger created a unified city of Montreal which covered the entire island of Montreal. This move proved unpopular, and several former municipalities voted to leave the newly unified city in separate referendums in June 2004. The demerger took place on January 1, 2006, leaving 15 municipalities on the island, including Montreal.
 Montreal is located in the southwest of the province of Quebec, approximately 275 kilometres (168 miles) southwest of Quebec City, the provincial capital, and 190 kilometres (118 mi) east of Ottowa, the federal capital. It also lies 550 kilometres (335 mi) northeast of Toronto, and 625 kilometres (380 mi) directly north of New York City. The port of Montreal lies at one end of the SaintLawrence Seaway, which is the river gateway that stretches from the Great Lakes into the Atlantic Ocean. Montreal is defined by its location in between the St. Lawrence river on its south, and by the Rivieres de Prairies on its north.
Climate
Usually, the climate is classified as humid continental or hemiboreal.
Precipitation is abundant with an average snowfall of 2.25 metres per year in the winter. Regular rainfall throughout the year averages 900 mm. Summer is the wettest season statistically, but it is also the sunniest.
The coldest month of the year is January which has a daily average temperature of −10.4 °C - averaging a daily low of −14.9 °C. Due to wind chill, the perceived temperature can be much lower than the actual temperature, and wind chill factor is often included in Montreal weather forecasts.
Some snow in spring and autumn is normal. Similarly, late heat waves as well as "Indian summers" are a regular feature of the climate.
Religion
Nicknamed "la ville aux cent clochers" (the city of a hundred bell-towers), Montreal is renowned for its churches. The city has four Roman Catholic basilicas: Mary, Queen of the World Cathedral, the aforementioned Notre-Dame Basilica, St. Patrick's Basilica, and Saint Joseph's Oratory. The Oratory is the largest church in Canada, with the largest dome of its kind in the world after that of Saint Peter's Basilica in Rome.
Other well-known churches include Notre-Dame-de-Bon-Secours Chapel, which is sometimes called the Sailors' Church, and the Anglican Christ Church Cathedral, which was completely excavated and suspended above an excavated pit during the construction of part of the Underground City. All of the above are major tourist destinations, particularly Notre-Dame and the Oratory.
 
Sports and recreation
The biggest sport following in Montreal clearly belongs to hockey – and the city is famous for its hockey-hungry fans. The Montreal Canadiens are one of the original 6 NHL teams, and boast the greatest number of Stanley Cup championships at 24 (11 more than second place Toronto). The only other team in the four major North American sports leagues to have this many titles is baseball's New York Yankees, and their 26 titles.
Demographics
In 2001, people of European ethnicities formed the largest cluster of ethnic groups in Montreal, mostly of French, Italian, Irish, and English origins. Some 16.5 percent of the population of Greater Montreal are member of a visible minority (non-white) group. Canadians of African descent contribute to the largest visible minority group in greater Montreal, numbering some 160,000, which is the second-largest community of African-origin people in Canada, after Toronto. Other groups, such as Arabs, Latin American, South Asian, and Chinese are also large in number.
Education
The McGill Ghetto is a neighbourhood inhabited mostly by McGill students.
With access to six universities and twelve junior colleges in an 8 kilometre (5 mi) radius, Montreal has the highest concentration of post-secondary students of all major cities in North America (4.38 students per 100 residents, followed by Boston at 4.37 students per 100 residents).
There are two English-language universities in the city. McGill University is a research university, and has occasionally referred to itself as the Harvard of Canada. It was recently rated as Canada's best university, and the twelfth best in the world by Quacquarelli Symonds. Concordia University is the other English-language university, created from the merger of Sir George Williams University and Loyola College.
There are equally two French-language universities located in the city of Montreal. Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM) is the largest French-language university in the world.
Transportation
Montreal is a transportation hub for eastern Canada, with well-developed air, road, rail, and maritime links to the rest of Canada, as well as the USA and Europe.      
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New Zealand
Electricity
Most of new Zealand's electricity supply is generated through hydro-electric schemes on the main rivers. Hydro-energy has the advantage of being cheap, clean and renewable. Most of the power is generated in the South Island on the rivers draining the mountains of the South Alps. Bills come once a month, and an average monthly bill for a 3 bedroom house will be roughly around NZ$200. There is an initial administration charge for setting up which is around NZ$100.
New Zealand supplies alternating current at 240 volts, 50 hertz. Equipment designed for a 110-volt system will require a transformer, but bear in mind that some specialized equipment designed for a current other than 50 hertz may not work properly even with a transformer. Any appliances you bring with you may require new plugs. It is important to also consider the fact that you may not be able to find parts or repair services for certain electrical items if they are uncommon in New Zealand. Leave behind your telephones, faxes and telecommunications equipment – it may not work with the local network, and again you may not be able to find anyone to repair it if something goes wrong. New Zealand is a high-tech nation, and the latest electronic equipment will be readily available there.
So when deciding what to bring, remember that the New Zealand electricity supply will be different to what you are used to. As mentioned before New Zealand supplies alternating 240 volts, 50 hertz. Having your existing appliances adapted to suit New Zealand supply may work out more costly than replacing them in the end and not worth the trouble.
Source – Live & Work in Australia and New Zealand
Fourth Edition 2005
Deborah Penrith & Susan Kelly
 
 
Healthcare in New Zealand
 
New Zealand's public health system is good by world standards.
Comprehensive life-long medical care is available to all permanent residents and citizens of New Zealand. All essential health care is provided free through the public health system. This means that while some routine services, such as visits to local doctors and dentists, have to be paid for, more costly services, such as hospital treatment are, with minor exceptions, available free to all residents.
The government also funds subsidies for visits to the local doctor and prescriptions for young children, people who require frequent healthcare and those on low incomes.
 
Subsidized costs for General Practitioner:
·         Adults $45-$55
·         Children under 6 – free
·         6-17 years old $20
As a resident or citizen you have access to:
·         Free public hospital treatment
·         Subsidized fees for visits to GP’s as outlined above
·         No charge for most laboratory tests or x-rays (unless at a private clinic)
·         No charge for health care during pregnancy and childbirth (unless provided by private clinic)
·         Free breast screening for woman aged 45-69
·         Subsidized fees for specialist care such as physiotherapists and chiropractors if referred by your GP
 
Many New Zealanders elect to take out private health insurance because it provides access to private hospitals for the immediate treatment of non-urgent conditions. The range of private hospitals and clinics provides a range of services that include recuperative care, elective procedures, general surgical procedures and so on. Several insurance companies offer a range of health policies – from basic care to fully comprehensive cover. Policy premiums vary widely. Some of the common companies are Southern Cross Medical Insurance (www.southerncross.co.nz) and Tower Insurance (www.tower.co.nz). Even if you do have private health insurance, you are still entitled to free public health services.
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Job Search
What is a CV?
 
Your CV should answer an employer's question: how will I benefit from employing you?
It should provide:
·         a summary of your work history, skills and experience
·         information about how you perform in different work situations
·         information about what you have achieved
·         a sense of what you are like as a person.
 
What should you include in your CV?
 
Your name and contact details
Along with your name and address it is useful to include an email address that you use regularly. Also include a home contact number and cellphone number if you have one.
 
Personal profile
Write around three or four sentences introducing yourself and identifying some of your key strengths.
Skills
List your skills and back them up with examples. Identify what you did, the setting in which this activity was carried out, and what was achieved. Use major skill groupings according to the work areas you have experience in (e.g. administration/organization, communication). Make sure that these skills are true to you, don't exaggerate just to impress employers. Include:
·         transferable skills – skills you already have that can be applied in your new work situation
·         job-specific skills – skills that the job requires.
Employment history
·         List your most recent experience first.
·         Give the name of your employer, job title, and town or country where appropriate.
·         If you have had a major achievement in a job that relates to the job you are applying for, then write about this here.
·         Include part-time and voluntary work.
Education
·         Include the name of the course or qualification you completed, the institution you attended and the year(s) of attendance.
·         Start with your most recent education first.
·         Include any special projects, thesis, or dissertation work that is related to the job you are applying for.
·         Include high school courses if they are relevant to the job.
·         Include professional development courses you have undertaken, including conferences and workshops, if they relate to your job application.
 
Interests
Include activities where you have leadership or responsibility, or where you relate to others in a team. A one-person interest, such as stamp collecting, may be of less interest, unless it connects with the work you wish to do.
Give only enough detail to identify the interest. You could also include information about any voluntary work you have been involved in.
Referees
You should include the names of two or three referees on your CV. They may be people from work or former employers, a teacher, someone from your religious community, a sports coach, or any person who knows you well and can vouch for you.
A future employer is likely to want to contact your referees to verify what you have said in your CV, and answer any further questions the employer may have.
Ten ingredients for a great CV
1.       Make your CV reflect the job description if you are sending it in for a particular job. If the job description asked for five main qualities in the ideal candidate, make sure those qualities are clearly there on the first page of your CV.
2.       Put your name on each page of the CV. Pages get detached, and you do not want to lose half of your career or your referees.
3.       Reflect the words used in the job description and job advertisement. If they talk about "personnel", use the word "personnel" rather than "human resources".
4.       Put down your highest level of appropriate qualification. And, unless you are just starting your career, you really do not need to put down your school.
5.       Highlight achievements, relevant to the position. You could say: "was a member of the top billing sales team in the country" or "pioneered use of different kinds of technology for my department".
6.       You may want to write a "personal profile" of yourself, which is like an executive summary about you. You might say that you are "a degree-qualified researcher specializing in European and legal matters". This is an opportunity to demonstrate your narrative skills.
7.       Don't leave out useful skills. The fact that you can speak French, have a computer driving license or regular driving license are all worth putting down.
8.       Tailor each CV to the job you are applying for. If you are an insurance claims manager applying for two different posts – one for a large insurer and one for a niche player – you will want to produce two different CVs. The one for the big company will highlight your experience working for large businesses; the once for the niche player will show you how you can transfer your skills to a smaller player, how you can work in small teams and how you are happy to assist in if there is pressure on time.
9.       If you have gaps in your employment showing your job history in years rather than months minimizes this (sales assistant 1996 to 1999; sales manager 1999 to present). If you did some travelling, you can emphasize the positive outcomes you have gained from these experiences
10.   Make everything positive on your CV. Including learning from negative experiences. Your CV should convey a sense of vitality and an image of you progressing confidently through your career.
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NEW RELOCATIONS PARTNER
 
BUSINESS ACQUISITIONS
CALIBRE CAPITAL
 
New Relocations Services Partner – Calibre Capital ( Private Equity Concern)
 
If you own a business with a value ranging between R20m and R200m , and a post-tax annual profit of R5 million, please consult with your Network Migration Services Relocations consultant.
 
We have recently entered into an agreement with Calibre Capital, a Private Equity concern who currently own, and would like to acquire businesses, across a broad spectrum of industries.
 
The company, founded in 2002 and owned by three major forces in the investment arena with collective experience of over 50 years, is a highly regarded fund management group, which currently manages R10 billion on behalf of clients. This assures you that you’re dealing with an innovative company that has the know-how, the business acumen and the expertise to assist you with the sale of your business. The company invests its own monies into the business, hence bringing the added value of personal commitment at the highest level. Only once the R200 million threshold is passed, is syndication with financial institutions pursued.
 
Their investments are long-term and businesses are not bought to strip them of their assets, or to resell. They seek to retain the staff and management of the companies they buy and in some instances have even managed to induce selling shareholders to stay on as employees.
 
 
We are also aware that the sale of a business might be a sensitive issue so rest assured it would be dealt with in the strictest confidence. For further information please contact relocation@netmigration.co.za
 
 
And finally some housekeeping:
 
Appointments – If you require a meeting with your Client Services Manager, Job Search Consultant or Relocations Consultant, please ensure that you book an appointment. This will ensure that you meet with the staff member you are wishing to speak to.
 
Clients turning up without appointments may be disappointed if the person they wish to see is unable to meet with them. If you are dropping off documents at reception, please ensure you clearly label the documents to whom they must be forwarded to. 
 
It is important that all client's adhere to this request as by booking an appointment your Client Service's Consultant is able to be prepared for your meeting and it will be more productive for all concerned.
 
 
 
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