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Landing a job in Australia – HearSay

English A2

Listen in as Lucas and Harper talk about navigating the Australian job market and application process in real, everyday English. By the end of this course their conversation will feel easy to follow, and you'll be ready to join in.

Lessons

Asking for help job hunting
Lucas tells Harper that he wants to look for software jobs in Sydney and asks her for advice on how to start his search.
Discussing job application requirements
Harper explains to Lucas that Australian companies value cover letters, and Lucas asks what he should write in one.
Giving advice on cover letters
Harper gives Lucas tips on how to write a short and simple cover letter, and Lucas asks about resume formats.
Discussing resume formatting rules
Harper advises Lucas not to include a photo on his resume, and Lucas agrees that doing so would feel strange to him.
Discussing relocation timelines
Lucas shares his timeline for moving abroad, and Harper advises him to prioritize his visa application.
Offering to share professional contacts
Harper asks about Lucas's sister's job before offering to connect him with some professional contacts in Sydney.
Discussing how job recruiters work
Lucas asks about the effectiveness of job recruiters, and Harper explains how they can help if he follows up.
Describing job interview styles
Lucas talks about his communication style, and Harper describes what to expect during relaxed job interviews.
Discussing salary in job interviews
Harper advises Lucas on finding the right balance of professionalism for Australian interviews and explains how salary discussions work there.
Discussing the benefits of transparency
Lucas and Harper discuss how discussing salary early saves everyone time, and Lucas jokes about Harper hiring him herself.
Getting a conversation back on track
After a brief distraction talking about Harper's favorite local brunch spots, Lucas gets their conversation back on the topic of his job hunt.
Offering to review a resume
Harper asks Lucas about his resume progress and kindly offers to look over it and give feedback once he finishes updating it.
Accepting help with humor
Harper and Lucas joke about Lucas taking advantage of Harper's assistance before she gets tired of helping him.
Inquiring about food and drink
Lucas asks Harper about the quality of the coffee at his potential new workplace, and she shares some highly encouraging news.

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