My First Australian Offer is a job search coaching program that has helped 300+ international students and first gen immigrants by providing personalised coaching and community support to get hired in Australia.
How does My First Australian Offer Work?
Step 1
Gap Diagnosis
We’ve seen this story play out a thousand times.
Smart, capable international students and first-generation immigrants who’ve done everything right.
Studied hard. Built a good profile, and are completely focused on building their careers in Australia.
But still, there's silence on their job search.
Not because they aren’t qualified. But because there's something missing that keeps them from getting noticed.
For most people, it’s one of these three things:
Your skills don’t align with the roles you're targeting.
Your profile isn’t telling your career story in a compelling way.
You’re getting lost in the competition.
My First Australian Offer figures out which one it is, and helps you fix it fast.
Step 2
Technical Skills Alignment
Now that we know what’s holding you back, it’s time to solve that problem, and aim for your target jobs.
The first goal is simple. Target the jobs you want. The ones you’re aiming for long-term.
But that’s not the only goal. Two years on a visa go by very fast, so we also recommend building a second and third goal; the roles that help you get there when you don’t yet have the technical experience for Goal 1.
We help you find the balance between what you want, and what you’re most likely to get right now.
This is where we break down your target roles, match the required skills to what you already have, and pinpoint the jobs you should be targeting. Then, we help you build technical projects so you can show relevant Australian experience on your profile.
Step 3
Crack Online Job Applications
“Online applications don’t work for internationals and people on a visa.”
That’s the biggest lie you were told.
From 2022–2025, ~68**%** of our community landed roles through Seek, LinkedIn and Prosple.
But it didn’t happen by sending one generic resume or stuffing keywords with ChatGPT. Here’s the process behind it:
Analyse and break job ads into 2–3 core requirements.
Highlight relevant achievements aligned with that.
Reframe university projects, part-time jobs, and overseas experience as credible experience.
We help you build your resumes and cover letters, answer application questions, and then we apply for jobs together to ensure you are consistently submitting high quality applications.
Step 4
Get Seen on LinkedIn
7 people are hired every minute through LinkedIn.
It's the largest professional networking platform in the world, but most people use it just like another job board.
There are three ways to land a job on LinkedIn:
Apply for roles (everyone does this)
Be found by recruiters (few people know how)
Get support from your network (almost no one does this well)
The key is building an online presence that ranks you higher in searches, sticks in people’s minds, and sets you up for inbound opportunities.
This is exactly what we’ll help you build.
Step 5
Networking, Cold Emails, and Referrals
Most internationals don’t have an uncle who can “get them in.” No built-in network. No easy referrals.
That’s why this step matters.
We’ll tap into 3 power networks:
People you already know (you’d be shocked who can help)
Hiring managers for the roles you want
Executives at small and medium businesses no one’s talking about
The outcome? Turning strangers into advocates. Hidden connections into opportunities. Conversations into real referrals.
And with a large community behind you, if you want an intro at a company, chances are someone’s already there, and we’ll make it happen.
Step 6
Interview Preparation
Most people walk into interviews ready to answer questions.
We flip the script.
You’ll walk in ready to solve problems and talk about the value you bring.
We run 1:1 mock interviews, build proof-of-value projects, and dig deep into company research.
The goal? To prep so well that nothing throws you off, from tough questions to visa and sponsorship conversations to salary negotiations.
By the time you walk into that room, you won’t just be prepared. You’ll be unforgettable.
My First Australian Offer Job Search Guarantee
This will turn you off. But we'd rather someone tell you the truth instead of making false promises. A job search is uncertain. There are factors you control and then there are factors than no one can one can possibly control.
No one can guarantee you'll land a job, but yes you'll find many coaches making those false promises. We don't do that.
But what we can guarantee is we will continue to support you till you've landed a role you're happy with.
Everything inside the program and community is designed with one clear outcome in mind: helping you land a full-time role in Australia that you’re proud to say yes to, and we try our bloody best that you are able to do so as soon as possible.
This is why from Day 1 to the day you sign your offer letter, you get full access to our team, resources, and support.
No hidden fees and investment. No expiry dates. No extra coaching upsells.
We stick with you until the outcome is accomplished.
Who's behind My First Australian Offer?
Utkarsh Manocha
Once upon a time, I was an international student. I had a finance degree, a visa, and absolutely no clue how to land my first Australian offer.
Fast forward: I cracked management consulting, jumped into NSW Government, and eventually found myself in Tech project management.
Somewhere along the way, I started mentoring other international students on the side. That’s where My First Australian Offer was born.
What began as a side hustle slowly became the thing. Now I coach, write a mildly sassy newsletter, and create way too much LinkedIn content.
I love the builder life. No boss, no clock-in, a lot of travel and big ideas. All of that’s pretty cool.
But don't get me wrong, the only reason I do this is to help you land your first Australian offer.
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