Well, I've got my first Aussie interview down and under my belt!
The job I mentioned earlier with Tommy Hilfiger called me back and I went into the City today for the interview. It was mildly nerve-wracking as it was with the area manager - and the regional manager, who flew in from Melbourne for the interview!
I think I did well though. I made them laugh, impressed them with my retail and, more specifically, with my Tommy skills. The interview was about 45 min long and they told me that they'd be making a decision by tomorrow morning and they'd call me.
So, everyone out there, fingers crossed! I need, need, need a job here in Australia.....and BAD!!!!!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
The exhausting job hunt...
I've now been in Australia for a week and a half and it feels like forever!
I have fallen in love with the country, with the accents, with the slang, with the food, with everything!
Now I haven't seen much aside from my one day of sightseeing (though I have seen a lot of this restaurant/bar in Parramatta called the Roxy - as it has free internet access, all I have to do is buy a drink or two - tough life!) but I love feeling like I'm actually *living* in Australia!
The job hunt? Not going so well. I haven't heard anything back from the tons of admin type jobs I've applied to, so today I resorted to applying for retail jobs. I have the experience needed for retail and if I can do it even for a bit while I find my M-F job then that's okay. I just hope not to be doing retail the whole time I'm here in Australia. But, I think making myself look employable on a resume (ie with some Aussie experience on it) will help, so I'll do whatever.
We'll see how it goes - I've applied for a ton of retail jobs today, including one in the Tommy Hilfiger department of Myer (an Aussie department store)! I hope someone will notice my retail experience and give me a call - and further a job - soon!
Nic's parents arrive in two weeks from Halifax, so I'd love to find a job soon, so I can get on with securing an apartment. Nic found a sweet apartment building here in Parramatta that's a ton nicer than the one I was looking at originally, and it's furnished, and available now!
So I need a job - so then I can get this sweet apartment!!!! Send me get-a-job-soon vibes, please!!!!!
I have fallen in love with the country, with the accents, with the slang, with the food, with everything!
Now I haven't seen much aside from my one day of sightseeing (though I have seen a lot of this restaurant/bar in Parramatta called the Roxy - as it has free internet access, all I have to do is buy a drink or two - tough life!) but I love feeling like I'm actually *living* in Australia!
The job hunt? Not going so well. I haven't heard anything back from the tons of admin type jobs I've applied to, so today I resorted to applying for retail jobs. I have the experience needed for retail and if I can do it even for a bit while I find my M-F job then that's okay. I just hope not to be doing retail the whole time I'm here in Australia. But, I think making myself look employable on a resume (ie with some Aussie experience on it) will help, so I'll do whatever.
We'll see how it goes - I've applied for a ton of retail jobs today, including one in the Tommy Hilfiger department of Myer (an Aussie department store)! I hope someone will notice my retail experience and give me a call - and further a job - soon!
Nic's parents arrive in two weeks from Halifax, so I'd love to find a job soon, so I can get on with securing an apartment. Nic found a sweet apartment building here in Parramatta that's a ton nicer than the one I was looking at originally, and it's furnished, and available now!
So I need a job - so then I can get this sweet apartment!!!! Send me get-a-job-soon vibes, please!!!!!
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Welcome to Australia, mate!
So, I have arrived in Australia!!! It's been 6 amazing days of hard working and sightseeing and just getting myself settled here a bit.
I've got a new Aussie cell - no wait, mobile (that's the Aussie term for cell phones!) - and I've opened a bank account. Next up, finding a job....and then finding a short term, furnished apartment reasonably close to the only people I know in Oz (Nic and Damien).
The flight from LA to Sydney was amazingly long and tiring. Even though I spent a good part of it trying to sleep, it was difficult as I was in the middle seat between a husband and wife, who didn't want to sit next to each other! According to the husband, they'd spent the last 3 weeks travelling together and needed some time apart. Good for them, but this left me with a wife cuddling against me for 14 hours! Oddly enough, they were from Yarmouth County (in NS, for those of you who aren't from Nova Scotia) but have been living in Australia for the last 8 years! How funny, right?
So I arrive in Sydney, clear customs and immigration easily and then get put to work by Nic and Damien. Friday (the 10th, the day I arrived) was their first moving day into their new apartment. I helped them move from one place to the other until about 5, when they could both tell the lack of sleep and 13 hour time difference was catching up to me. I told them I'd take a shower and a quick power nap and I'd be ready to go.
Next thing I know it's 10am on Saturday morning! Guess I really was tired!
I then spent the rest of the weekend helping them complete their move into their beautiful new apartment, which is located in the CBD (Central Business District) of Parramatta, a suburb of Sydney.
On Tuesday, I headed into Sydney to do a bit of touristing. My first destination? Darling Harbour! I had heard and seen all about it, thanks to Real World: Sydney....and I wanted to experience it for myself. What an amazing location - I fell in love with Australia right then and there! I then took a water taxi to the Opera House, the pinnacle of all things Sydney, in my opinion. Seeing the Opera House in person just was overwhelming. I admit while walking around and enjoying a glass of bubbly at the Opera House, I got misty-eyed. Actually *being* there at the Opera House made this whole trip and adventure real for the first time. I am beyond shocked and amazed at myself for making it to Australia and starting on this huge adventure!
So, that's the basics for now. I don't have regular internet yet, but am frequenting a few places that offer free internet as long as you purchase food/drinks (not a problem here, my friends - they have bubbly by the glass at most places here!!!)
Stay tuned, next up for this chick?
Finding a job and an apartment! Eeeeks! Wish me luck!
I've got a new Aussie cell - no wait, mobile (that's the Aussie term for cell phones!) - and I've opened a bank account. Next up, finding a job....and then finding a short term, furnished apartment reasonably close to the only people I know in Oz (Nic and Damien).
The flight from LA to Sydney was amazingly long and tiring. Even though I spent a good part of it trying to sleep, it was difficult as I was in the middle seat between a husband and wife, who didn't want to sit next to each other! According to the husband, they'd spent the last 3 weeks travelling together and needed some time apart. Good for them, but this left me with a wife cuddling against me for 14 hours! Oddly enough, they were from Yarmouth County (in NS, for those of you who aren't from Nova Scotia) but have been living in Australia for the last 8 years! How funny, right?
So I arrive in Sydney, clear customs and immigration easily and then get put to work by Nic and Damien. Friday (the 10th, the day I arrived) was their first moving day into their new apartment. I helped them move from one place to the other until about 5, when they could both tell the lack of sleep and 13 hour time difference was catching up to me. I told them I'd take a shower and a quick power nap and I'd be ready to go.
Next thing I know it's 10am on Saturday morning! Guess I really was tired!
I then spent the rest of the weekend helping them complete their move into their beautiful new apartment, which is located in the CBD (Central Business District) of Parramatta, a suburb of Sydney.
On Tuesday, I headed into Sydney to do a bit of touristing. My first destination? Darling Harbour! I had heard and seen all about it, thanks to Real World: Sydney....and I wanted to experience it for myself. What an amazing location - I fell in love with Australia right then and there! I then took a water taxi to the Opera House, the pinnacle of all things Sydney, in my opinion. Seeing the Opera House in person just was overwhelming. I admit while walking around and enjoying a glass of bubbly at the Opera House, I got misty-eyed. Actually *being* there at the Opera House made this whole trip and adventure real for the first time. I am beyond shocked and amazed at myself for making it to Australia and starting on this huge adventure!
So, that's the basics for now. I don't have regular internet yet, but am frequenting a few places that offer free internet as long as you purchase food/drinks (not a problem here, my friends - they have bubbly by the glass at most places here!!!)
Stay tuned, next up for this chick?
Finding a job and an apartment! Eeeeks! Wish me luck!
Monday, July 06, 2009
California lovin'!
I made it to Cali!
The sun is shining and the friends are amazing! I am definitely starting this epic adventure off right!! Eventually I'll have some pics of the trip, I promise! But I am having so much fun!! We celebrated the 4th of July in small-town America style by seeing the city parade (complete with a stop at a local biker bar for some morning Bloody Mary's! ;) ) then back home for a swim in the pool and a BBQ with friends! Top the day off with an amazing fireworks show from the city from the perfect location (my friends' driveway!) and the day couldn't have been better!
Today, my friend Laura and I are heading to Pasadena. We'll go see the Rose Bowl stadium and also see some Botanical Gardens. The sun is shining once again, so I'm sure it'll be a perfect day!
I can't believe that in 3 days time I'll actually be getting on a plane to Australia though! It all feels so surreal!
The sun is shining and the friends are amazing! I am definitely starting this epic adventure off right!! Eventually I'll have some pics of the trip, I promise! But I am having so much fun!! We celebrated the 4th of July in small-town America style by seeing the city parade (complete with a stop at a local biker bar for some morning Bloody Mary's! ;) ) then back home for a swim in the pool and a BBQ with friends! Top the day off with an amazing fireworks show from the city from the perfect location (my friends' driveway!) and the day couldn't have been better!
Today, my friend Laura and I are heading to Pasadena. We'll go see the Rose Bowl stadium and also see some Botanical Gardens. The sun is shining once again, so I'm sure it'll be a perfect day!
I can't believe that in 3 days time I'll actually be getting on a plane to Australia though! It all feels so surreal!
Friday, July 03, 2009
On my way!
So, I sit here in Terminal 1 in Toronto's Pearson Airport, waiting to board my flight to LAX! The day has finally come and I'm starting my epic journey to Australia, starting with a stopover of 5 awesome days in LA!
I can't believe the day is finally here!!! I had the best week of good-byes...starting with a patio day with my brother last Friday. We hit 4 patios in downtown Halifax and had a blast! Then I got picked up by Sarah to "go for a drink", which was actually a surprise facial/martini night with a ton of my sorority sisters! So amazing!
My last day at Tommy was bittersweet. After 2 years there, it was hard to say goodbye to my coworkers, especially those few who have been there since the beginning (the "originals", you know who you are!). But, I took a ton of pics (which I'll upload later on) and I will miss each and every one of my coworkers for sure!
I had a great time with my friends Alisa and Sean (and their adorable son!) who flew to Halifax from Toronto for my last week there! Though I didn't get to spend a *ton* of time with them (stupid last minute running around!) the time I did spend with them was so much fun! Thanks again for coming to visit, you guys rock!!!
I think the highlight of my going-away week was our annual Canada Day party. I was expecting a few more people than normal, but I had no idea so many people would actually show up! At one point, I'm sure there was over 50 people there! We ran out of parking on my street!!!! I had a blast the whole day and want to send a special thanks to my brother and Melissa Y for manning the grill throughout the party! Love you guys!!!
So, as I start my journey, I am excited, scared and sad all at once. But, I know this trip will be the start of something new and amazing for me....plus, I get to see one of my dream destinations!
Can't wait to get to LA in a few hours.....and Australia next week!!!!!!
I can't believe the day is finally here!!! I had the best week of good-byes...starting with a patio day with my brother last Friday. We hit 4 patios in downtown Halifax and had a blast! Then I got picked up by Sarah to "go for a drink", which was actually a surprise facial/martini night with a ton of my sorority sisters! So amazing!
My last day at Tommy was bittersweet. After 2 years there, it was hard to say goodbye to my coworkers, especially those few who have been there since the beginning (the "originals", you know who you are!). But, I took a ton of pics (which I'll upload later on) and I will miss each and every one of my coworkers for sure!
I had a great time with my friends Alisa and Sean (and their adorable son!) who flew to Halifax from Toronto for my last week there! Though I didn't get to spend a *ton* of time with them (stupid last minute running around!) the time I did spend with them was so much fun! Thanks again for coming to visit, you guys rock!!!
I think the highlight of my going-away week was our annual Canada Day party. I was expecting a few more people than normal, but I had no idea so many people would actually show up! At one point, I'm sure there was over 50 people there! We ran out of parking on my street!!!! I had a blast the whole day and want to send a special thanks to my brother and Melissa Y for manning the grill throughout the party! Love you guys!!!
So, as I start my journey, I am excited, scared and sad all at once. But, I know this trip will be the start of something new and amazing for me....plus, I get to see one of my dream destinations!
Can't wait to get to LA in a few hours.....and Australia next week!!!!!!
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