Hi. For those who live/travel to Bundoora using 86 tram often, what is the earliest time of the day does the tram operate?
I am going to my school field trip but have to be on time to meet up at CBD at 7am on Sunday. Is it true that the 86 tram will operate every 30 minutes after 1am? I am planning to take 5:26am tram from Bundoora (got the time from TripView). Will I reach CBD on time?
Hi everyone,
I’m currently in my final semester of a Master’s in Food Science and Technology in Melbourne Australia, and I’m an international student.
I’m starting to feel quite lost about what I should be doing to improve my chances of getting a full-time job after graduation, so I’d really appreciate some honest advice from people who have been in a similar position.
I didn’t take a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subject, but I have taken an Advanced Research Project as part of my degree in final semester. My problem is that my course has already been extremely demanding, and between classes, research, assignments, and my project workload, I haven’t had much time or energy to actively network or look for internships.
I also haven’t built a large social network at university. There are 200+ students in my class, but I’ve only made a few friends. I keep hearing that networking is extremely important in Australia, especially for finding internships and getting your first job, and that gaining local work experience is important for understanding Australian workplace culture.
I completely understand why those things are valuable. However, realistically, I’m struggling to balance everything already, so I’m now trying to figure out how I can market myself effectively without having a huge network or Australian work experience. (I know it might be too late for me to do the networking stuff)
My current goal is to secure a full-time job around November this year, so I have to start finding a job as soon as this month, and, if eligible, obtain a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa. I’m not aiming for Australian PR. My plan is to work in Australia for around two years, gain meaningful industry experience, and then potentially return to my home country or move elsewhere to continue developing my career.
The part that worries me is the current job market. It seems quite competitive, and I’ve noticed that most employers specifically prefer candidates who already have PR or Australian citizenship. As an international graduate without much local industry experience (eventhough I have 1yeat+ experience in my home country), I’m concerned about how realistic my chances are.
So I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation, particularly international graduates in food science, food technology, FMCG, quality assurance, R&D, regulatory, or related fields in Melbourne or Australia in general.
A few things I’d especially like to know:
\- How did you get your first full-time job in Australia after graduating?
\- If you didn’t have Australian work experience, how did you make your CV stand out?
\- How important was networking actually, compared with applying directly for jobs nowadays?
\- Did you find internships necessary, or were research projects/academic experience enough to get your foot in the door?
\- Is there anything you wish you had done during your final semester?
\- How did you approach employers who preferred PR/citizenship?
\- And realistically, what would you do in my position right now if you had only a few months left before graduation?
\- And what advise would you give me, whether be creating a resume, or start marketing on job search platform/LinkedIn, or send emails to every food industry company etc. In order to really approach employers that might be interested?
According to the graduate visa fee now closing to 6k AUD, I'm not even confident enough to apply for 485 visa without a job or before securing a full-time food science related job at a moment. I pray and hope that I can secure a job before even getting a 485 visa.
I’m mainly looking for honest experiences and practical advice from people who have actually been through this. Please feel free to be blunt about what I’m doing wrong or what I need to improve; I’m genuinely trying to figure this out.
Just please keep it constructive. I’m looking for advice, not insults.
Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience.
Hi everyone,
I’m currently in my final semester of a Master’s in Food Science and Technology in Melbourne Australia, and I’m an international student.
I’m starting to feel quite lost about what I should be doing to improve my chances of getting a full-time job after graduation, so I’d really appreciate some honest advice from people who have been in a similar position.
I didn’t take a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subject, but I have taken an Advanced Research Project as part of my degree in final semester. My problem is that my course has already been extremely demanding, and between classes, research, assignments, and my project workload, I haven’t had much time or energy to actively network or look for internships.
I also haven’t built a large social network at university. There are 200+ students in my class, but I’ve only made a few friends. I keep hearing that networking is extremely important in Australia, especially for finding internships and getting your first job, and that gaining local work experience is important for understanding Australian workplace culture.
I completely understand why those things are valuable. However, realistically, I’m struggling to balance everything already, so I’m now trying to figure out how I can market myself effectively without having a huge network or Australian work experience. (I know it might be too late for me to do the networking stuff)
My current goal is to secure a full-time job around November this year, so I have to start finding a job as soon as this month, and, if eligible, obtain a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa. I’m not aiming for Australian PR. My plan is to work in Australia for around two years, gain meaningful industry experience, and then potentially return to my home country or move elsewhere to continue developing my career.
The part that worries me is the current job market. It seems quite competitive, and I’ve noticed that most employers specifically prefer candidates who already have PR or Australian citizenship. As an international graduate without much local industry experience (eventhough I have 1yeat+ experience in my home country), I’m concerned about how realistic my chances are.
So I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation, particularly international graduates in food science, food technology, FMCG, quality assurance, R&D, regulatory, or related fields in Melbourne or Australia in general.
A few things I’d especially like to know:
\- How did you get your first full-time job in Australia after graduating?
\- If you didn’t have Australian work experience, how did you make your CV stand out?
\- How important was networking actually, compared with applying directly for jobs nowadays?
\- Did you find internships necessary, or were research projects/academic experience enough to get your foot in the door?
\- Is there anything you wish you had done during your final semester?
\- How did you approach employers who preferred PR/citizenship?
\- And realistically, what would you do in my position right now if you had only a few months left before graduation?
\- And what advise would you give me, whether be creating a resume, or start marketing on job search platform/LinkedIn, or send emails to every food industry company etc. In order to really approach employers that might be interested?
According to the graduate visa fee now closing to 6k AUD, I'm not even confident enough to apply for 485 visa without a job or before securing a full-time food science related job at a moment. I pray and hope that I can secure a job before even getting a 485 visa.
I’m mainly looking for honest experiences and practical advice from people who have actually been through this. Please feel free to be blunt about what I’m doing wrong or what I need to improve; I’m genuinely trying to figure this out.
Just please keep it constructive. I’m looking for advice, not insults.
Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience.
Hi everyone,
I’m currently in my final semester of a Master’s in Food Science and Technology in Melbourne Australia, and I’m an international student.
I’m starting to feel quite lost about what I should be doing to improve my chances of getting a full-time job after graduation, so I’d really appreciate some honest advice from people who have been in a similar position.
I didn’t take a Work Integrated Learning (WIL) subject, but I have taken an Advanced Research Project as part of my degree in final semester. My problem is that my course has already been extremely demanding, and between classes, research, assignments, and my project workload, I haven’t had much time or energy to actively network or look for internships.
I also haven’t built a large social network at university. There are 200+ students in my class, but I’ve only made a few friends. I keep hearing that networking is extremely important in Australia, especially for finding internships and getting your first job, and that gaining local work experience is important for understanding Australian workplace culture.
I completely understand why those things are valuable. However, realistically, I’m struggling to balance everything already, so I’m now trying to figure out how I can market myself effectively without having a huge network or Australian work experience. (I know it might be too late for me to do the networking stuff)
My current goal is to secure a full-time job around November this year, so I have to start finding a job as soon as this month, and, if eligible, obtain a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa. I’m not aiming for Australian PR. My plan is to work in Australia for around two years, gain meaningful industry experience, and then potentially return to my home country or move elsewhere to continue developing my career.
The part that worries me is the current job market. It seems quite competitive, and I’ve noticed that most employers specifically prefer candidates who already have PR or Australian citizenship. As an international graduate without much local industry experience (eventhough I have 1yeat+ experience in my home country), I’m concerned about how realistic my chances are.
So I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation, particularly international graduates in food science, food technology, FMCG, quality assurance, R&D, regulatory, or related fields in Melbourne or Australia in general.
A few things I’d especially like to know:
- How did you get your first full-time job in Australia after graduating?
- If you didn’t have Australian work experience, how did you make your CV stand out?
- How important was networking actually, compared with applying directly for jobs nowadays?
- Did you find internships necessary, or were research projects/academic experience enough to get your foot in the door?
- Is there anything you wish you had done during your final semester?
- How did you approach employers who preferred PR/citizenship?
- And realistically, what would you do in my position right now if you had only a few months left before graduation?
- And what advise would you give me, whether be creating a resume, or start marketing on job search platform/LinkedIn, or send emails to every food industry company etc. In order to really approach employers that might be interested?
According to the graduate visa fee now closing to 6k AUD, I'm not even confident enough to apply for 485 visa without a job or before securing a full-time food science related job at a moment. I pray and hope that I can secure a job before even getting a 485 visa.
I’m mainly looking for honest experiences and practical advice from people who have actually been through this. Please feel free to be blunt about what I’m doing wrong or what I need to improve; I’m genuinely trying to figure this out.
Just please keep it constructive. I’m looking for advice, not insults.
Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience.
Hi everyone. I am currently in my final semester and recently found out that my country is classified as a Level 1 country for Australian visa. Ideally, if any of my family members were to come for my graduation (which will be held in this december), they have to tell the visa department about their place to stay upon reaching Melbourne (correct?)
Some people said most accommodation for visitors have "book now, pay later" functions... does anybody have any recommendations of that accommodation? Preferably located in CBD or near to CBD. There will be a total of 4 visitors for temporary stay, maybe:
- 2 rooms with a pair of single beds each
or
- 2 rooms with a double bed and two single beds
Please let me know. Thanks!
Hi guys. I am an international student in my final semester studying in a university in Melbourne. And so far, my CGPA is above 3.0... and will be having a graduation ceremony around December this year.
I have tried research online and asked ChatGPT how and to whom should I write the letter (helping family members apply visitor's visa), but I could not find the correct way to do it. It's just so confusing 😵💫...
If anyone knows how, please let me know in the comment section. Appreciate the help 🙏
Hi everyone, especially those working in food science or the food manufacturing industry!
I'm currently doing my Master's in Food Science and Technology as an international student, and I'll be attending a food industry trade exhibition soon (recommended by my lecturers). My goal is to make a good impression on the industry professionals at the exhibition booths and hopefully build some connections.
For those of you who've attended trade exhibitions before (either as visitors or exhibitors), what would you recommend?
I was thinking of bringing copies of my CV/resume to hand out if the opportunity comes up, but carrying around a stack of A4 resumes feels a bit awkward and inconvenient. 😅 Is that still something people do, or is it better to just exchange LinkedIn details and follow up afterward?
I'd really appreciate any tips on how to approach exhibitors, start conversations, or leave a positive impression without coming across as pushy. Thanks in advance!
I am in my final semester of Master of Food Science and Technology with one year plus experience working as a full-time QC cum RND and Production Supervisor in the industry (yes i was involved with many tasks before)... I am currently involved in research rather than going to work-integrated learning... I learn coding (programming) for fun as a hobby...
Can I go into Food Engineering role with this degree other than RND, QC, QA role?
Do I need to have a specific degree such as "Bachelor's/Master's of Food Engineering" instead of "Food Science and Technology" only to be able to get into this role? :)