Finally Some Progress

With high hopes in getting permanent residency soon!

Getting the right keywords into your CV really paid off. I finally got the attention of some recruiters who, fortunately has a good range of clients with vacancies that are a good match for my skills. The calls, the meetings, that terrible exam, those long JDs (job description) and the interviews kept me busy and on my toes these past few days. I do keep tab on the roles and channels that I've used to send my applications.  This helped me in ensuring that I'm not doing any double ups. And yes, I do continue sending my applications to whoever is willing to forward my CV.

NZ Immigration branch office

So after my 2nd interview this morning, I took the train from Grafton to Sturges. I went to my immigration adviser's office in Western Heights for a courtesy call. It's been standard practice of theirs to have their clients visit their office upon arriving at NZ whenever possible. It's been a month since I've arrived and it's just today when I've finally made that visit. But before that, I got to tag along with Alie in getting some paperwork done, including dropping off some documents at immigration. Hence the photos here. They had clear zip locked envelopes and a scotch tape available for document drop off. This means that you can just put a set of documents in that clear envelope, then tape it to ensure that it doesn't get opened by anyone except the assigned immigration person I guess. Alie said that brown envelopes were used before but people just kept bringing them home. At least with this clear plastic, you know that they're being recycled every time.

I like the fact that it's been a busy week for me. My KCS friends have also been sharing job leads. In fact, I'm looking forward to see them in the kiddie party tomorrow.