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Basil · 22 Oct 2025
I arrived in Australia about two months ago on a 482 visa, which is valid for two years. I have applied for several jobs but haven’t received any positive responses yet. Could this be because many employers prefer candidates who hold permanent residency?
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SEEK Admin · 27d ago
Hey Basil. It's hard to say for sure what might be the reason for the lack of response. The visa may come into it, but it also could just be that its very competitive right now.
Have you gone through the SEEK Pass verification? This can help make it super clear that you have those working rights, and saves employers a bit of time checking things off. ☺️
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Anon178126 · 5d ago
I was also applied 482 visa. but the 482 subclass was running at that time??
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Anon651886 · 6d ago
Recipient and manager of project funds
I lived in Australia for 4 years on a student and 485 visa trying to get work without success. The main reason for this I believe is age and training. We were not trained in Australia. When you get trained you understand culture and skill expectations better. Without it you are flying blind. It is important to get at least a certificate IV qualification in whatever field is closely related to what you do/ want to do. My sons for instance got jobs after getting their certificates.
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Kenneth Tinashe · 7d ago
Operator
can someone help me how I acquire sponsorship visa,I'm a machine operator for mining drill rigs.
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Narangua · 10d ago
Sales and Marketing Assistant
I am also on 482 visa, was keep applying but no any feedback…
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Pravesh Kumar · 26d ago
Manager
I’m 45 and have 22 year experience in banking and insurance as relationship manager now looking for new filed like age care jobs in Australia, kindly advice have skilled assessment not good score in PTE over all 52 in 2023 . Which visa I go.
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