Case Study: How Lisa facilitated a career transition from carpentry to teaching

Background

James was working as a carpenter on a Working Holiday Visa in Sydney, Australia. But he was keen to get back into the classroom as he was a qualified Woodwork / Construction teacher back in Ireland. That’s where Recruitment Consultant, Lisa Sharman from our Sydney Education office comes in.

The job search process

James made first contact with Lisa in August of 2023. The first interview was an introductory call, where Lisa got to know James’ career goals and circumstances.

As he didn’t have his NESA accreditation, a mandatory requirement for teachers working in Australia, James went away to obtain the accreditation while Lisa started the job search process on his behalf.

By October, James had obtained his NESA and received a job offer. His first interview at the school was in November and he started working at the school in December.

The entire process took only five months from start to finish!

How Recruitment Consultant Lisa Helped in the job process:

Throughout the whole process Lisa worked on all of the logistics behind the scenes on James’ behalf. This included:

• Actively searched for jobs based on James’ preferences and skills (and kept him updated on her progress via email, phone calls and text messages)
• Provided comprehensive background information on prospective schools.
• Offered expert interview preparation tips.
• Assisted in his contract and sponsorship deal negotiations.
• Facilitated leave approvals from the school for personal commitments.
• Kept in touch with him after his start date to make sure he was settling in.

James’ Review of the job search process

James recognises and appreciates the major role Lisa played in his new job. He said:

“Lisa was a huge help for me when I was looking for a teaching role. She was really helpful and made the entire process so easy and clear. She handled everything from start to finish and I could tell she was genuinely happy to hear that I got the job after my interview. I would highly recommend her services to anyone looking for a new teaching role. Thank you Lisa!”

James’s journey exemplifies the impact of our dedicated recruitment consultants in facilitating your career moves. With personalised support and expertise, our consultants empower you to pursue their professional aspirations within the education sector.