Debbie P.
8th September 2005, 08:43 PM
Hi everyone,
My OH is currently getting his teaching qualifications assessed by NZQA and I've been wondering whether it's worth me doing this too. I'm a professional librarian (have a degree in information management), so presumably I would have to get my qualifications assessed if I wanted to work as one in NZ, and it would be easier to do that while I'm in the UK and can contact previous employers etc.
The thing is, I can't work out whether it would be worth it or not. The profession is not all that well paid in the UK and probably even less so in NZ - I might get a better salary working in a clerical position for all I know. I've joined a library forum and have been checking vacancies out on LIANZA (NZ library association), but they never give the salary offered.
Is this normal in NZ? Do people usually apply for jobs without knowing the salary? I'm not very materialistic (wouldn't be considering moving there if I was!), but I usually like to know what I'd be earning so I can compare that against the level of responsibility. What usually happens - do you phone up for more info and get quoted a salary range then, or is it something that is negotiated at the interview stage?
Would be grateful for any insights on this.
Debbie
My OH is currently getting his teaching qualifications assessed by NZQA and I've been wondering whether it's worth me doing this too. I'm a professional librarian (have a degree in information management), so presumably I would have to get my qualifications assessed if I wanted to work as one in NZ, and it would be easier to do that while I'm in the UK and can contact previous employers etc.
The thing is, I can't work out whether it would be worth it or not. The profession is not all that well paid in the UK and probably even less so in NZ - I might get a better salary working in a clerical position for all I know. I've joined a library forum and have been checking vacancies out on LIANZA (NZ library association), but they never give the salary offered.
Is this normal in NZ? Do people usually apply for jobs without knowing the salary? I'm not very materialistic (wouldn't be considering moving there if I was!), but I usually like to know what I'd be earning so I can compare that against the level of responsibility. What usually happens - do you phone up for more info and get quoted a salary range then, or is it something that is negotiated at the interview stage?
Would be grateful for any insights on this.
Debbie