Technicians considering a move to Australia usually start with a pretty basic question – can I get a job there? Understandably, they then often follow their noses to online jobs broads to see what’s available on the open market. It’s a natural impulse that can provide a basic feel for the job market, and if […]
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The guide to GSM permanent residency visas – 189 and 190
Are you curious to know more about gaining Australian permanent residency, whether you are already in Australia or not? If so, chances are you’ve looked into the 189 or 190 General Skilled Migration visas, but they’re not exactly the easiest thing to understand! If you’ve got 10 minutes, our head consultant Nat steps you through […]
What inspires you in automotive?
Most people get into the automotive industry because of an underlying passion in cars (or trucks). It doesn’t matter if you’re a technician, a workshop controller, a service advisor or a service manager – the journey of your career so far probably started because you thought these machines were awesome and working with them every […]
When the ‘A team’ just clicks…
When you’re an aftersales or service manager in the automotive world, or perhaps a small business owner or franchise manager in our industry, every now and again you should feel a beautiful moment where the team just ‘clicks’ and the world feels right. In this moment, the weight lifts and all the effort behind the […]
Is it worth the expense and effort of sponsoring techs?
Let’s face it – sponsoring automotive tradespeople from abroad is an expensive process that requires commitment and patience. The upfront cost is tough to swallow and looks horrible in a monthly budget, and that’s sometimes enough to dissuade managers and human resources people in the automotive industry from going ahead, even if they know that […]
When is the right time to move to Australia?
This is a very common question people the world over ask themselves when considering a move to Australia – when is the best time to do it? It’s such a massive step to take, and with so much at stake it’s very understandable that you’d want to weigh up a few factors before taking the […]
Differentiating prepared and unprepared foreign candidates
If you’re advertising for technicians for an Australian automotive workshop, chances are you’ve had people from overseas apply (and probably not enough Aussies to go along with them!). If you’re lucky you might even have had some gold come in, with a technician abroad that has impressive experience or qualifications that would be perfect for […]
Australia sounds great but how do I find a place to live?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chatting to technicians (and often their families) from all over the world, we know that plenty of people understand the great things on offer in the Australian lifestyle – sun, blue skies, epic beaches, national parks, etc. When contemplating a move though, people quickly get past that stuff to the practicalities of relocation, and that […]
Do we pump the brakes on the workshop too in a slow market?
Do we pump the brakes on the workshop too in a slow market? It’s no secret that there’s not a lot of fun being had in premium car showrooms right now. The momentum of the last 5 years has trailed off, seemingly overrun by our collective concern over the changing state of the housing market, […]