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Isabel Ribeiro · Newbie Joined: 12 Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Career Advice: +0/-0

Hello, I'm a portuguese woman, 45 years old, and I decided to leave my country and immigrate to Australia to live and work.
I've a PhD in Sciences (geology), a MSc in Geophysics and a degree in Engineering Geology; in between I work in some research projects in my field.
I've been looking for jobs in specialized websites but I fount out that is quite difficult to get a job in my geology-field. I haven't answers till now.
Maybe my age, maybe my experience I don't know.
All I see is that all jobs available are in mining, petroleum or gas industry and I have no experience in these industries.

As I said, I have experience in scientific research, so my question is if someone could help me in my search ?

Geology applied to research; what sites should I visit that could offer me a suitable job ?
I like hard work and fieldwork so I don't bother to go to remote places in Australia to do what I like and know do.

I thank any help

lexa10881 · Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 1:51 am Post subject:

Your age might have something to do with it, or maybe your massive pile of credentials makes them think you are overqualified? I would try to find out what a typical CV or resume looks like for that particular type of job and try to make your match it. Sounds like you might have enough knowledge to get into the field, it is just a matter of presenting it in a way that appeals.

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