Letz Create - Career Success Stories

If you have ever dreamt of migrating and working in Australia, now is an opportune time. Migrants with specific skills are in high demand and being fast-tracked through the system. In this podcast, Marina speaks with Michelle Brewty, an experienced migration agent at Reliable Immigration Services and former Immigration delegate to the Minister of Immigration. Michelle takes you through the high demand occupations, what’s involved in the selection process and breaks down what can often be a complex process. You will learn the three key steps of the immigration process and the types of visas that are available for amazing opportunities and career success in our beautiful country, Australia.

Feeling overwhelmed when invited to an interview for a job you REALLY want is quite common. Damien was invited to interview for a role and while he started off feeling very excited the feeling quickly subsided to self-doubt, confusion about the aspects he should focus on, how to get the right messages across and how to respond to questions to ensure he was positioning himself as the best candidate for the role. Interview coaching with Marina removed the overwhelm and gave Damien the confidence he needed to secure his dream role. Damien walked into the interview with absolute confidence, readiness and was prepared with all the right tools to showcase his skills and really stand out.

Samantha was in a transition period in her career and wanting to move into a management position. She needed an external mentor to help her gain a different perspective on self-development, opportunities and her approach to her career. As her mentor, Marina was able to engage with Samantha through thought-provoking conversations, self-reflection and helping her establish goals for the future. Samantha turned to Marina for trusted input, guidance, pushing boundaries for growth, finding clarity and genuine support. The role of a mentor is to provide guidance based on their own experience and knowledge, provide guidance and insights to help you grow. Book a Career Chat with Marina to learn more about mentoring.

Zaiba found herself at a critical point in her life after living in the US for 10 years. Coming back to Australia was a big transition in her personal and professional life and her overseas credentials were not recognised in Australia. Zaiba set her mind on forging a new career path and the Jump Start Your Career Program ticked all the boxes to begin this journey. The four week online program enabled Zaiba to gain clarity on her career direction and provided her the tools needed to achieve a new dream career. Things she learnt during the course of the Program included: A skills stocktake Self reflection Updating her resume How to write a cover letter Learning how to apply for jobs Interview skills The importance of networking. If you are ready to make a career change learn the proven tools and techniques you need to achieve your career success. Book a Career Chat with Marina to learn more about Jump Start Your Career Program, click here.

Rodney was living abroad, travelling and working on luxury yachts around the world. He captained vessels, mixed with the rich and famous and was travelling from Mexico to Europe when he made a pit stop in Melbourne to visit family. He got stuck there during COVID lockdowns and decided to apply for jobs in Australia. Rodney’s overseas qualifications, experience, skills and knowledge saw him often overlooked and overqualified for many local roles. He felt like he was spinning through a revolving door. Rodney worked with Marina to recraft his resume and improve his interview skills to drive the outcome he wanted. He learned how to provide examples of scenarios during interviews to drive key messages that proved he was the right person for the right role. If you want to make a career change or are forced to, your job search tools are the first step to help you stand out and achieve your dreams. Book a Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for career success, click here.

Darren suddenly found himself unemployed after 8 years with his employer and wasn’t offered any career support. It had been some time since he had applied for jobs and attended interviews so he was completely out of practice. When navigating the job market, it is critical that you have all the pieces of the job search puzzle. You need to craft a resume that highlights your skills and expertise, write a cover letter that projects your personal brand and be prepared for the interview to confidently position yourself as the best candidate for a role. Darren sought professional advice to ensure he was prepared and fast tracked his career success with his new role! If you have recently been made redundant and are ready to prepare your job search tools, book a Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for career success, click here.

Maria moved to Australia from Colombia and encountered career challenges despite her skills, experience and qualifications. Maria’s job search journey was tough, disappointing and crushed her confidence. She was introduced to Marina who identified the issues with Maria’s resume and job applications quickly to ensure job search success. Together, they worked on increasing Maria’s credibility and employability by adjusting: Maria overcame the many barriers that she encountered to get through the selection process and achieve her dream role! If you have recently moved to Australia or know someone who has, and are struggling with securing a job, book a Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for career success, click here.

If you find yourself in a dead end job you’ll relate to how Stefan felt about going to work each day. He was bored, unengaged and decided he wanted something more. He was determined, passionate and committed to finding his dream role in the construction industry. He knocked on many doors, sent out cover letters and his resume, updated his LinkedIn profile, researched and cold called companies, yet no one was willing to give him an opportunity. He was on the brink of giving up – the rejections, not hearing back from recruiters and employers affected his self esteem and confidence. However, having Marina on his side helped keep him on track. His determination, commitment, passion, approach, energy and work ethic got noticed. Stefan is now in his dream job in the construction industry and credits Marina for encouraging him to never give up. If you are unhappy at work and considering a career change, book a complimentary 15 minute Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for career success, click here.

Penelope had been to interviews before but was unsuccessful. When her ideal job was advertised she applied and knew she needed to set herself up for success with an expert. She engaged Marina as her Interview Coach and learned the key success factors to achieve her dream role! If you have ever been to an interview and been thrown a question that you just didn’t know how to answer you need to listen to this podcast. You’ll learn how Penelope got comfortable and confident during Interview Coaching with Marina to find her career success. The key outcomes for Penelope included: If you are applying for jobs and preparing for interviews, book a complimentary 15 minute Career Chat with Marina to set yourself up for success, click here.

If you’re struggling when you get to interviews, you are not alone. In this podcast episode, we hear from Chloe who was invited to interviews but wasn’t successful. Chloe didn’t have the skills to get to the next round. She decided to engage with Marina for Interview Coaching which helped her stand out at the job interview and achieve career success. During the Interview Coaching, Marina shared her proven techniques to help Chloe be prepared and have confidence in her ability to ensure she was successful. The Interview Coaching included: If you are job searching and preparing for interviews, book a complimentary 15 minute Career Chat with Marina to find out more, click here.

Daniel suddenly found himself redundant after 8 years with his employer. He decided to reach out to a professional career coach to navigate his way through the job search journey to find success. While working with Marina, Daniel applied for 3 roles, secured 2 interviews and was successful with receiving a job offer! In this podcast we discuss the critical elements of job searching and why you need to have all the pieces of the puzzle to stand out. You know you’re the right person for a role, but you may be overlooked because you’re not presenting and promoting yourself in the best possible way. Understanding how to package all the elements of your application – cover letter, resume, interview skills, confidence and mindset – will help you find the career success you deserve.

Ainslie returned to Australia and realised just how much the career landscape had changed. She registered for the Jump Start Your Career Program and has now successfully secured employment that aligns with her values. Upon returning to Australia, Ainslie was unsure what recruiters and employers wanted to see on resumes, cover letters and LinkedIn profiles. In the past she had successfully run her own business, been employed overseas and now was completely unsure how to stand out and find her ideal job. Find out how the Jump Start Your Career Program helped Ainslie discover how to: To learn more about the Jump Start Your Career, a 4 week interactive career coaching program where you get to work directly with Marina to achieve your career success, click here.

Diana was in pursuit of her next career opportunity while she was stuck overseas during the pandemic. She initially wanted to apply for an admin role, however, Marina helped Diana identify her skill set and passions in the Jump Start Your Career Program. This helped Diana realise she had so much more potential. During the program, Marina helped Diana prepare her job search toolkit – the resume, LinkedIn profile and cover letter, followed by interview practice with professional recruiters to get experience, feedback and advice. Other components of the program include understanding job ads, networking, where to look for jobs and shifting your mindset. Diana refers to Marina’s support and guidance as “invaluable” and is now successfully growing her consulting business. To learn more about the Jump Start Your Career, a 4 week interactive career coaching program where you get to work directly with Marina to achieve your career success Click Here

When applying for a job you have six seconds to impress the recruiter or manager. Rasheeka is a graduate of the Jump Start Your Career Program and learnt the success factors of landing her dream job. Learn about Rasheeka’s story, her struggles with migrating to Australia and how she took any job to make ends meet before finding career success after completing the Program. The key elements Rasheeka uncovered in the Program include: To learn more about the Jump Start Your Career, a 4 week interactive online program where you get to work directly with Marina, click here.

Claire wanted to transition from being a physio to a sales role and struggled to get the job search tools right. Claire contacted Marina who gave her advice on her resume and that’s how all the magic began. Together they identified Claire’s strengths and transferrable skills, and prepared a suite of job search tools which were focused and targeted - her CV, cover letter and LinkedIn profile which led to recruiters contacting Claire. With Marina’s career coaching, Claire also learnt the importance of the job interview, in particular the first 15 seconds - your first impression, and how crucial it is to building rapport. This led to Claire securing her dream role as an account manager for a tech company!

When an individual has a disability, they learn to advocate for themselves because they know they’ll come across challenges. They develop confidence, resilience, perseverance – all incredible qualities valued by employers. Yet it’s imperative that you demonstrate these qualities when putting yourself forward and applying for jobs. After completing her university degree Alex, who identifies as deaf, felt challenged by the job search landscape. She had a degree, work experience and confidence yet she felt challenged and wasn’t showcasing her full potential. With the assistance of professional career coaching, Alex was able to get an external perspective on how she could more effectively achieve her goals. Marina helped Alex shift her mindset and coached her through the job search process. Using proven methodologies helped Alex secure her dream role to embark on a successful career.

After job hunting for 18 months, Payal’s confidence and self-belief diminished. She had extensive HR and recruitment experience and skills, yet was unable to find her feet in the Australian job market. She decided to join the Jump Start Your Career program and within two weeks started receiving calls for interviews. Within six weeks of beginning the program she secured her dream job! Jump Start Your Career is a four week online program aimed at helping participants learn the techniques and strategies to stand out in their job search. Participants learn what they need to do through the whole job search process and develop the tools needed. It’s interactive and educational with direct access to Marina, a professional career coach, through the whole process. The program is tailored to a small group of participants, so that each one has a personalised and successful experience. Payal learned how to format her CV to highlight her relevant skills and experience. She updated her cover letter, ensuring it matched the key selection criteria defined in job descriptions. In interviews, she learned how to clearly articulate her skills and strengths to stand out as a prominent candidate. To learn more about the Jump Start Your Career Program and find your career success, click here.

Successful business coach, Annlone Dalhoff shares all her insider secrets on how you can be authentically YOU, and stand out for a successful job search. Your personality, your style, the way you communicate, the way you connect, the way you deliver your story all contribute to what makes you unique. In this podcast, Annlone uncovers how to let go of self-doubt, how to back yourself, be proud of who you are and influence employers so they know you’re the right person for the role. Be brave, be authentic and let yourself shine. Annlone supports business leaders to grow their businesses, secure outstanding sales results, attract profitable clients and long-term valuable connections. She creates change through mindset and skills based on her certified coaching competencies and more than 20 years working with global organizations across several continents. To learn more about Annlone and her services, visit Joy Hearts.

When you’re ambitious and thinking about your future career there are lots of things to consider. Sasha had landed a job as a graduate after university and worked her way into the professional world. She held a variety of roles in her 5 years of employment without much structure and forward planning. Sasha reached a turning point where she began contemplating her career journey. Sasha began working with Marina and together they explored Sasha’s strengths, driving passions, past experiences, what Sasha liked, and more importantly what Sasha disliked, as well as the non-negotiables of her future career. This led to developing a suite of job search tools, including a tailored CV to ensure Sasha stood out to potential employers. Applying for jobs without a clear direction, and without the right tools is exhausting and becomes emotionally consuming when you’re unsuccessful. Having a career plan is similar to having a map to reach your destination and provides you with the clarity and confidence you need to succeed.

In this podcast episode, we hear from special guest, Yousef Shadid, founder of GradShip. Yousef has been named an emerging leader and featured in the top 50 Australian professional magazines. He has delivered hundreds of consultations, webinars and workshops to local and international students and graduates to help them find employment in today’s changing world. Yousef shares with how to navigate the job market and how to overcome the challenges, now that we’ve moved into a virtual world. There are lots of opportunities for graduates and he’ll take you through how to uncover these opportunities with a shift in your mindset and approach to how you can get a job. We also cover: If you’re a graduate navigating the employment landscape, don’t miss this episode.