Thursday, January 19, 2012

It's 2012

Oh gosh, I decided to open my blog after such a long time and saw "Last post 23rd Dec, 2011."
Can't blame anything, I didn't have enough commitment.

After my last post, I had been busy with preparing my mental for IELTS, this is the first time I took IELTS with high target but wasn't sure if I'll achieve it. What? Of course, what would you expect from a minimum score of 8 in each band?!?! Well, some of my friends said that I'll be able to get it but I'm not sure myself, maybe not this one, I was pretty sure I messed up my speaking. I think I need to rebuild my confidence once more, to the right amount, not too much and not less than required.

Setting IELTS aside, now's the time for me to look for a new job, a decent full-time office job! I've been applying for several vacancies up to now, some rejections and heaps of silent reply. Well, to be expected of the job market nowadays. I've been hearing about the tough job hunt experiences from my friends for quite some time so I'm not surprised with what I am experiencing now. But still, it's a little bit sad, eh?

My parents have been nagging me to take Masters instead, but of course I still want to work first. On top of everything, I wish I can apply my PR ASAP. My agent said that this is the last chance for fresh graduate to be able to lodge a PR application. Starting July 1, 2012, people can still lodge their PR application but DIMIA will review applications one by one and invite applicants they think will suit more to get the PR! That means that fresh graduates without experiences will stand no chance for the PR.

I've got until this month to look for a job.
I've got until June to get my IELTS.

I wish everything will go well, fingers crossed and keep trying!