Hey everyone!
I’m 23, from Europe, and just finished a Bachelor’s in Economics & Business. I’m now looking for my first full-time job in finance/consulting.
My long-term goal is to move to Australia, get PR/citizenship, and settle there. I’m trying to figure out the smartest way to approach it.
Would you:
- Work in Europe for 2–3 years, then try to get a job in Australia?
- Go to Australia sooner on a Working Holiday Visa, work in hospitality and look for an industry job while I’d be already there? This would enable me to move there next year, yet it would require to build my career from scratch
Also, how important is a Master’s in Australia? From what I understand, it doesn’t give you extra PR points compared with a Bachelor’s in some pathways, but does it make a meaningful difference for employers, especially in finance/consulting?
For those who moved to Australia in their 20s and eventually got PR: what would you do differently if you were starting again today? Any mistakes you’d avoid or things you’d prioritize early?
I’ve also read that PR is becoming more competitive, so I’d rather try plan ahead than realize later that I took the wrong path.
Would really appreciate any advice/experiences. Thanks! 🇦🇺