Getting my career validated as an industrial engineer in Australia took me almost a year. And no, it wasn’t due to a lack of effort. It was due to burnout, fear, and misinformation. I started the process from Colombia because I was clear from the beginning that I wanted to apply for permanent residency. And for that, I needed to validate my degree.

If you are thinking about working or establishing yourself professionally in Australia, you have probably heard the term Skills Assessment. But what does it really mean, and why is it such an important step in your migration process? In this blog, we explain everything you need to know to understand how it works, who needs it, and how it can open up opportunities in Australia.

If you’re considering migrating to Australia or advancing your career, you’ve probably wondered: Can I apply for more than one Skills Assessment at the same time? The answer isn’t always straightforward, as it depends on various factors: your occupation, the assessing authority, and your migration strategy. In this blog, we’ll explain everything you need to know, common scenarios, and how to handle it without wasting time or resources.

One of the most important requirements for validating your professional experience in Australia is proving that you actually worked in the positions you claim to have held. To do this, most assessing authorities — such as Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, ACS, among others — require reference letters signed by your previous employers.

If you're thinking about migrating to Australia or you're already in the country and want to work as a professional, you've probably heard about the Skills Assessment. This is one of the first and most important steps in the migration process, as it validates your academic qualifications and work experience before a recognized Australian authority.

If you're planning to migrate to Australia or are already in the country and want to work as a professional, the Skills Assessment is a fundamental step in validating your studies and work experience. However, with several entities responsible for this process, it's common to feel confused when choosing the right assessment authority.

If you are in the process of migrating to Australia and have started researching Skills Assessment, you’re probably wondering: Which is the correct authority to assess my professional experience? In Australia, there are several authorities responsible for assessing the skills of migrants according to the occupation they perform. Choosing the right authority is crucial to ensure your application is accepted and to advance on your path to residency.

If you are in the process of migrating to Australia and need a Skills Assessment through Trades Recognition Australia (TRA), you may be concerned that your academic qualification is not directly related to the occupation you have experience in. However, this is not always an insurmountable obstacle. Here’s what happens in these cases and how you can maximize your chances of a positive assessment.