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Stories and advice to inspire the entrepreneur in you
s we feed the demand for newly arrived and potential migrants to Australia, Skilled Migrant Professionals continues to grow. Since edition
one, our goal has been to help skilled migrants by educating, inspiring,
and helping them make a new start. Now in our third edition, we are
very excited with the increasing success of SMP, and the multitude of
skilled migrants we have helped.
In our previous editions we have explored tools and tips for success in
a new country and heard advice first-hand from successful migrants in
Australia. SMP offers valuable information to help guide you on how to
make the right choices that will allow you to most efficiently, and most
effectively achieve your goals.
Edition one focussed on how to find the right job, including how to apply for it, and how to prove your value in order to excel. With this edition
we aimed to provide you with the tools to build a strong foundation and
grow in your new home.
Edition two continued this focus by providing further hints and tips to
help ease your transition. This included advice on how to tackle cultural
differences, and the practical questions to consider such as which area
you will live in, should you rent or buy, and which school do you send
your kids to? These are all factors that must be taken into consideration
when preparing for the big move.
In the third edition of SMP, we focus on the effects and solutions for
redundancy, as well as people developing entrepreneurship spirit even
when they are working for someone.
Inside this issue is an inspiring story about the current Treasurer of Western Australia, Mike Nahan, who has worked his way up from humble
beginnings. From seeing his trucking company in the US go bankrupt,
to working for the World Bank across Asia, Mr Nahan has worked hard
and achieved greatness.
Another article included in this edition is by Barry Horne, Principal of Executive Career Coaching, who provides six tips on how to cope with role
redundancy. His advice is to be alert, be prepared, be dignified, accept/
seek professional support, become poised, and re-create. Pay attention
to political, economic, industry and organisational trends that could potentially affect your job security. If you notice trends challenging the
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