McKkr’s Pty Ltd provides training and migration support services for migration and education industry. Report writing for visa and sponsorship applications is one of the migration support services that McKkr’s specialises in. McKkr’s team is competent in understanding the requirement of its clients and can help in establishing effective and complete reports that are required by DIBP (Department of Immigration and Border Protection, previously DIAC). The expertise of report writing is developed with knowledge and experience. The team at McKkr’s has it all! So, you can be confident to pass on your report writing tasks to us and we will be happy to assist you in the best ways possible. Reports may be of many types and we specialise in customised reports for the following cases: Business Plan A business plan gives an idea of the working of a business with details about its market standing and finance. A business plan bears confidential information about the business and McKkr’s strives to maintain the confidentiality of the business plans. Market Salary Report For businesses to run successfully, it is important that the employees are satisfied and employee satisfaction comes along with justified salary packages. McKkr’s helps its clients by conducting a detailed analysis and research of the market to provide the employers with all the information related to salaries of different occupations. Labour Market Testing In order to give priority to Australians for various job positions, a Labour Market Test report is required to be furnished by the employers looking to hire workers from other countries for any vacancies. A LMT report only checks that there are no workers in Australia who are fit for the job vacancy. Employment Contract McKkr’s specializes in preparing detailed contracts for employment for various organisations covering all the clauses as per their requirements. Genuineness of the Position & Relevance of Training McKkr’s creates reports to justify that a nominated position is genuine in nature and scope of the business. Relevance of Training reports are prepared for sponsoring businesses. Audit For Training Benchmarks An audit report justifying the expenditure and the way training was carried on for different benchmarks is prepared by McKkr’s. New Company Formation McKkr’s can assist its clients in all the decision-making related to the creation of a new company by providing a detailed report on the same.
A good employer employee relationship can contribute a lot to the progress of the organisation. It is important that an employer’s relationship with his employee is a pleasant one. An employer should be encouraging and supportive so that the employer is able to push the employee to the best. The organisation must strive to make sure that the employees are working in a safe and healthy work environment so that they are able to perform their best. Some of the points that employers and employees need to make a note of for a good organisational climate are: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION The most important element of a perfect employer-employee relationship is communication. The employer must be approachable so that the employee is able to list all his concerns and clarify the work-related doubts. On the other hand, employees must be willing to communicate and take the employer in to confidence so that they act in the organisation’s interest. MOTIVATION The employer and employee must work as a team and motivate each other to go higher and higher for their individual as well as organisational growth. RESPECT The employee should respect the employer’s position and support him in his quest for a better organisation. The employer should also protect the interests of the employee. ATTITUDE AND BEHAVIOUR The kind of attitude that the employer as well as the employee share for each other is extremely important. The employer as well as the employee must make a note that when they are at work, they should maintain the formal code of conduct and forget the informal relationship that they share outside the workplace. SUPPORT The employer and the employee should have each other’s back to face any challenge that comes their way. Unity brings out the best in us and so the employer and the employee should support each other mutually. APPRECIATION One of the important things in achieving a perfect employer-employee relationship is that the employer must appreciate the employee for any well-performed task so that the employee feels a sense of acknowledgement. On the other hand, the employee must express his gratitude for the employer for any kind of help that is offered to him by the employer.
Learning is a never-ending process and skill development is essential for growth of professional careers at every stage. Continuing Professional Development or CPD has become a necessity in challenging and constantly evolving work environment. CPD is the perfect solution to stay updated with changing regulations, practices and issues of different professions. The office of Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) lays down the precondition that every legal migration agent must have CPD activities worth a minimum of 10 CPD points in the period of 12 months before they request for re-registration. Migration agents are advised to complete the CPD activities and avail the CPD points at least eight weeks prior to the expiry of their registration. McKkr’s shall make this experience of Continuing Professional Development an interesting and well-rounded one. McKkr’s looks forward to assisting you in your continuing development on the professional front by the following modes: PRIVATE STUDY McKkr’s shall assist you in acquiring CPD points through an assessment -based Distance Learning programme without a facilitator. CPD WORKSHOPS McKkr’s shall make arrangements for CPD workshops which would comprise of various CPD activities to aid migration industry related learning to help you to become better professionally. FACE-TO-FACE SEMINARS McKKr’s holds face-to-face seminars for providing important guidelines and discussing case studies related to the migration industry. DISTANCE LEARNING A seminar conducted over the web on Continuing Professional Development with a facilitator, can also be arranged by McKkr’s to make CPD convenient for the clients. We assure Registered Migration Agents that your Continuing Professional Development experience with McKkr’s would be a great platform for you to learn everything that you need to know about the profession that we are a part of. Real life case-studies, management practices and other practical issues relating to Migration shall be a part of CPD courses. CPD Courses are provided by McKkr’s in Australia and abroad through Distance Learning or by face-to face seminars/activities. Bookings are therefore, requested to be made in advance to avail early benefits and avoid any disappointment.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a concept that benefits those who are not willing to attend regular classes and acquire the qualifications pertaining to their field of work. There is a rise in the number of people who start work at earlier stages owing to their circumstances. However, many times with the competitive work environment and the challenges that come along with it, they need to have valid qualifications to go up on their career ladder. Recognition of Prior Learning comes to the rescue of such individuals. McKkr’s can help you by providing you an acknowledgement of the skills that you already possess. Individuals who have gained experience through work and have acquired all the necessary skills related to their field of work, but do not bear any qualification for the same benefit through the Recognition of Prior Learning programme in particular. You need not worry about attending lectures on something you already know or completing those assignments in order to go through the complete training program. McKkr’s shall assess the knowledge and skills that you possess and accredit your qualifications on the basis of what you have learnt already. The best part about the RPL programme is that it is not restricted to any particular age. It can be acquired by anyone at any stage of their lives. Recognition of Prior Learning is a fast-track way to climb up the ladder of success and a ray of hope for those who due to any circumstances, could not pursue the qualifications that were required to do the type of work that they wish to and can. There are standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) that facilitate the process of Recognition of Prior Learning. McKkr’s Pty. Ltd., works as per the guidelines, standards and criterion laid down by AQF and ensures an ethical and transparency in the RPL assessment process. The process of assessment at McKkr’s includes a detailed analysis of the résumé, a complete assessment of work-related knowledge, job-related tasks and work references. After completion of the RPL programme, the student shall receive a proper qualification certificate on the basis of the assessment carried out.
Internships are a great learning experience for students and help by providing exposure to them at a young age. Internships are a great way to start your career and gain practical knowledge of the field that you are studying in. Besides, it helps you to collect some extra pocket money to pay your expenses. Internships are beneficial for employers too, because they can avail cheap and competent labour. The employer would otherwise have to hire some professional at a higher salary. Just some training is all that interns require and the young students are fresh and young to learn all that is taught to them. An internship allows students to explore different kinds of work-roles and gain an overall idea of how a workplace functions and they can prepare themselves for the challenges to come, in future. Internships expose students to situations that help in building of leadership and personality skills. Apart from the above, the students find it easier to find jobs, if they have had a work or internship experience. From the point of view of employers, it helps them to get a smart and young workforce which can really contribute to a rise in the productivity of the company. Many employers end up having long-term relations with their interns as they find them fit to work as an employee for their company. For attaining any short-term goals that the company is looking to fulfil, for example raising the sales in a quarter; internships can provide the best source to achieve such targets. For students, internships act as a quick source of income and a great learning experience. Internships help students to become more confident before they step in to the actual work-life. Students are ready to try new things and so, they are perfect for performing all kinds of work for the organisation. It helps students to become aware of the types of organisations and the type of career they would wish to step in to. So, internships bring out the talent in young college students and make for easy, short-term employees for organisations.
Australia has emerged as the hub for generation of employment opportunities. But, what is being observed over time is the rising competition for occupying jobs and the shortage of skilled manpower. So it has become increasingly important for candidates looking for jobs to be skilled and perfect in their respective fields. Skills can be acquired through TAFE- which is the largest provider of Vocational Educational and Training (VET). Sills add value to an individual’s personality, help in personal growth and give you an edge over the rest. It is important to work on one’s skills because of the following reasons: IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY: Skills help workers to work with efficiency and thereby, yield more productivity to the given task. You become well aware of working styles, environment and are able to put in more efforts to the given task. ELIMINATING UNEMPLOYMENT: Skill development is unavoidable if we wish to achieve full employment in the economy because to be employed, it is imperative to be skilled. SAVES TIME: Acquiring skills guarantees saving of time because skilled personnel have complete knowledge about the job-process and they work effectively to complete their job in the stipulated time. ENHANCES OVERALL PERSONALITY: The process of acquiring skills is not restricted to job-related activities, it also extends to overall development in personality, enhancing communication skills, work-related behaviour, etc. SPECIFIC AREA OF WORK: Undergoing Vocational Training and other similar processes can help one to define a limited area of work. They are able to pursue a career in a field that interests them. EASIER TO FIND JOBS: Candidates may find it easier to look for work according to their defined area of specialisation, instead of scanning all the available jobs in a broad undefined manner. COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE: Possessing skills boosts an individual’s confidence as they have overall knowledge about the field in which they specialise. Therefore, it distinguishes their identity. ADDRESSING THE REQUIREMENT FOR SKILLED LABOUR: Recently, there has been a fall in the skilled labour available in Australia and so, in order to help the nation to prosper and tread on a successful path, the workers have to be skilled. In order to develop a harmonious work environment and better citizens of the country, development of skilled personal is extremely important.
Every employer is searching for the right candidate who fulfils all the requirements of the employer. But, how would an employee make out what the prospective employer wants? We try to bridge the gap between candidates looking for jobs in Australia and the prospective employers. We give you an idea of how to prepare yourself for the next job interview so that you crack it: Résumé The most important document that you need to prepare for your interview is your résumé. The résumé should act as a mirror of your personality, your achievements and it should bear all the necessary information related to you. Also, before you go for the interview with the employer, whether online, over the phone or on-site, you need to familiarise yourself with every single word that you have put down on your résumé. You need to have a justification for everything that you have written there. Read about the company The next thing that impresses the employer is the fact that the employee is aware of the company, what it works for and other related information before joining the company. It depicts that you are genuinely interested in the job. Also, understand the role that you are being hired for and know how you would contribute to the organisation. Establish a professional connection Set up a professional background before you apply for work, or at least before you go for the interview. Employers like to know about the applicants and their professional background through portals like LinkedIn. Punctuality Reaching the venue of the interview in time helps you to build a good impression on the employer. You can prepare yourself well mentally if you reach before time. Confidence When the employer puts any questions before you, the tough ones in particular, they are basically observing the amount of confidence you project while answering them. They may not be interested in your answers but want to be sure that you can take on challenges. Formal Dress code and posture It goes without saying that prospective employers expect a certain degree of professionalism and seriousness towards the job. So, a well-dressed candidate earns some bonus points at the time of selection. The employee must also maintain a good body-language and avoid giving any wrong or misleading signs.
Start your New Year with FREE CPD Activities by McKkr’s 1000 FREE CPD Activities As a commitment towards making a positive contribution to the Migration and Education industries and benefitting its members to the maximum, ME Alliance has a Christmas-cum-New Year present for its members – something that has never been offered before in Australia. ME Alliance’s major sponsor, McKkr’s, is giving 100 of its lucky members (RMAs and Legal Practitioners) 10 Free CPD activities each through a draw (worth a total of 1000 CPD Points*). 50% Commission on Training Benchmark B* is also on offer. As tempting as it may sound, these offers are only available for ME Alliance members; but the good news is that becoming a member is FREE and takes just a minute online at our website. You can become a ME Alliance member by registering online here Once you become a ME Alliance member, your name will automatically enter into the draw along with other ME Alliance member RMAs and Lawyers. All legal practitioners should check their entitlement to claim CPD points with their relevant professional bodies. Draw date: 24th December 2015 Announcement date: 4th January 2016 * Terms and Conditions: Only for ME Alliance member RMAs and Lawyers Free CPD points can only be used for Private Study CPD points must be redeemed by 30th June 2016 You must pass the assessments to get the CPD Points
International travellers have voted Sydney as the world’s friendliest city for 2015, in Conde Nast Traveller’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. “Such friendly people,” enthused one reader, “so much so that after we met an Australian woman on our flight there, she offered to pick us up at our hotel and spent a whole day showing us her favorite parts of the city.” Sydney’s highlights for visitors were tours of the harbour and the Harbour Bridge climb. The city tied last year as the fifth friendliest city in the world, when Melbourne was ranked number 1. Dublin, Queenstown, Krakow and Bruges also comprised the top five friendliest cities. Luckily for Australia there weren’t any Australian cities mentioned in the world’s unfriendliest city for 2015. If you are a business connected to tourism and migration, and want access to more research and trends related to international and domestic tourism and travel.
New research from the Economist Intelligence Unit has confirmed that Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has a positive, causal impact on employment in Australia. Modelling based on data since 2000 has shown that a A$1 billion increase in FDI would result in the creation of around 1,000 Australian jobs. Australia was able to attract over A$140 billion in new foreign direct investment. This was up A$21.2 billion, or 17.8 per cent on the A$119 billion invested in Australia in 2013. ‘Investment and trade are two sides of the same coin, and without investment we would not have been able to create the strong national industries that underpin our economy.’ Minister Andrew Robb said. ‘To be clear, investment equals jobs and growth.’ The total stock of FDI in Australia as at year end 2014, amounted to A$688 billion, or 2.2 per cent of total global FDI. The investment outcomes by the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) in terms of the number of projects supported, were up 28 per cent in the fiscal year 2014/15, reaching almost A$7.75 billion. You can read all of the figure here. http://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/Pages/international-investment-australia.aspx It is an informative resource providing detailed snapshots of the latest trends in Australia’s international investment position with the world (both inwards and outwards) as well as a summary of the world direct investment position. With the investments and employment opportunities in Australia growing it is extremely essential that people looking for work are ready to be employed.