Finding a Job in Australia — The Honest Truth | Panel Discussion 2026

In this panel discussion, three experienced professionals share the unfiltered truth about finding a job in Australia — what worked, what didn't, and what nobody tells you before you start. Whether you're actively searching or planning your next career move in Australia, this conversation covers what most job search advice leaves out. In this session: ✅ What the Australian job market actually rewards — and what it doesn't ✅ How to handle the gap between how qualified you are and how you're being perceived ✅ What finally made the difference after months of trying ✅ The role of networking when it feels uncomfortable to ask for help ✅ What happens after you land — how to build a career, not just find a job ✅ What they wish someone had told them before they started Meet the panellists: 🎙 Ripul Anand — Senior Technology Leader, Sydney. Nearly 20 years of experience across infrastructure, cloud transformation and cybersecurity. Shares what it took to make a significant career move after 11+ years in the same organisation. 🎙 Sumanta Mukherjee — Senior Project Manager, Melbourne. 20 years of enterprise delivery across banking, insurance, retail and healthcare in Australia, the US and India. Shares what navigating a senior career move in the Australian market actually looks like. 🎙 Hariharan Suryanarayanan — Senior Business Analyst, Sydney. 14+ years across retail and supply chain in Australia and North America. Shares what building a career over the long term looks like — beyond just landing the first role. Hosted by Gaurav Wadekar Founder, Jobseeker Circle — Australia's longest running weekly job search community (150+ sessions, 8+ years) 📌 Join our free weekly sessions: https://learn.jobseekercircle.com 📌 Book a free career strategy call: https://schedule.jobseekercircle.com/... 📌 Connect with Gaurav on LinkedIn: / wadekargaurav Who this is for: This video is for internationally trained professionals navigating the Australian job market — whether you're new to Australia, changing careers, or looking to move up. If you're stuck, frustrated, or just want to hear honest stories from people who have been where you are, this panel is for you. #JobSearchAustralia #FindingAJobInAustralia #AustralianJobMarket #CareerAdvice #JobSearch #InternationalProfessionals #CareerDevelopment #JobSeekerCircle #JobSearchTips #WorkInAustralia