Getting Ahead Australia gives you the skills to communicate confidently and succeed in your career.

We can help you:

  • Feel more confident communicating in English.
  • Be more successful in achieving your professional goals.
  • Meet your next employer.
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We help suitable candidates connect for free with employers who have urgent staffing requirements.

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Communicate with Confidence

Do you wish you could feel less frustrated with your English in your work environment?

Boost your confidence and career by learning how to communicate using appropriate and professional English.

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Succeed in your Career

Are you serious about improving your career and need some extra help?

Explore your career options, learn how to search for jobs that meet your career goals, create winning applications that lead to interview opportunities and develop your interview skills.

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Job Matching

Are you looking for a job or trying to find quality candidates?

We help suitable candidates connect for free with employers who have urgent staffing requirements.

Learn More ​

Communicate with Confidence

Do you wish you could feel less frustrated with your English in your work environment?

Boost your confidence and career by learning how to communicate using appropriate and professional English.

 

Start Here

Succeed in your Career

Are you serious about improving your career and need some extra help?

Explore your career options, learn how to search for jobs that meet your career goals, create winning applications that lead to interview opportunities and develop your interview skills.

Start Here

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About Getting Ahead Australia

Getting Ahead Australia was founded by Laura Barclay in 2014. Laura grew up in London, moved to the USA at 18 and then to Australia after graduation. After spending over 20 years as a Communications and Organisational Change professional working for large corporates locally and globally, she turned her attention to supporting one individual at a time. If anyone understands the challenges of moving to a new country, she does! In addition to being a native English speaker, she speaks French and Spanish and basic Mandarin.

“For me it’s about helping people feel more confident so they can succeed in their career. My job is simple – to support each client to achieve results so they can create the future they dream about.”

 

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"You always correct my mistakes and I feel so good when I talk to you. Thanks for all your support."
LisaSports Scientist
"I can't thank you enough for your support and assistance in getting me through a very important job interview. You went above and beyond and inspire me to do the same to support others."
JustineParamedic
"Laura gave me personalised and detailed suggestions which significantly improved my language skills and interview techniques. What I really got is beyond those hard skills - the meetings built my confidence and confidence is the key to career success!"
TengCustomer Service
"You focused on my strengths and were there to help me when I needed my confidence rebuilt."
Yeraldin HR Manager
"The holistic approach you take makes your job search programs worth the money. You’re a genuine companion and offer professional guidance at every stage of the process. I’d tried many things before working with you but the unique way you commit to your clients and deliver your services makes me feel very glad that our paths crossed."
DianaIndustrial Engineer
"I would definitely recommend your services. In my practice interview you were serious but friendly. I like that you told me what the interviewer is looking for and you helped me structure my responses better. I feel more comfortable in interview situations now."
JeremiahData Analyst
"With my improved CV, I went from receiving no calls for interviews to at least 3 to 4 interviews per week, and recruitment agencies contacted me which had never happened before. My practice interview with Laura helped me feel more confident and relaxed during interviews. Laura is very professional."
RathishCustomer Service
"Writing was my life. For 12 years, I worked as a journalist and communications professional in Colombia but after moving to Australia, I felt I’d left part of me behind. Now, thanks to all your support and classes, I feel proud of my writing again. I still have a lot to learn, but with your feedback and regular classes, I know I can continue to achieve my goals."
Samuel Business Analyst
"Thanks for editing and correcting the English for our new education app. Your work is excellent and very quick."
OliviaBusiness Development Manager
"I got the job! I’m SO happy! Thank you so much for helping me with my CV and interview preparation."
TaniaMarketing Specialist
"Thanks for being so patient with me. I appreciate all your translation help and Business English writing support."
BeatriceBusiness Owner
"I felt really stuck looking for a job before enrolling in the Commit to your Career program. I feel more motivated now and can understand why I got so few interviews before."
JulianaLaboratory Technician
"After 5 days of the Commit to your Career program, I could understand why I’m more aligned to digital designer roles instead of graphic designer roles. I feel better prepared now if I receive calls from recruiters or employers."
PatriciaDigital Designer
"The job is mine! There are no words to describe how happy I am right now. Thank you! Without your help I don’t think I could’ve got it."
RenataEngineer
"I now feel more confident and professional knowing that I have a CV that reflects all my knowledge and experience."
JuanitaNurse
"I GOT IT!!! Thank you so much for all your help preparing me for my individual and group assessment. I seriously can’t thank you enough"
RwidaParamedic
"Thank you! I have had my CV for years without knowing how to improve it. Now, it looks much better, thanks again! "
CecileTeacher
"I cannot express enough how much I appreciate your professional quality service and the standard in which your work is delivered is incredible, thank you."
SonyaAquatics Manager
"Today is my 1st day working as a Forensics Manager in Australia. You were an important person in my recruitment process. Thank you very much!"
VictorForensics Manager
"I love the cover letter and the changes made to the CV… my jaw dropped when I read the cover letter. I can’t thank you enough."
MagedaCredit Analyst
"I'd practiced my interview skills on my own but needed a specialist’s perspective. I wish I’d contacted Laura sooner! I got valuable feedback and tips, more clarity and felt more confident. I just got my first professional job in Australia!"
EmiliaDigital Coordinator
"Wow, my new resume and cover letter look great. Thank you very much for making me more employable!!"
AlexFinance Officer
"I'm so happy to have met Laura. After she helped me feel clear about my passion and my goals, she did a really good job improving my CV and I was contacted by many companies. I got the job I'd been dreaming about for 2 years. Thank you very much! "
LauraHospitality Manager
"I just completed my 1st IELTS Gen Practice Test after watching the online Writing Masterclass. I used the strategy you taught in the videos and found it extremely helpful. I completed both tasks and had time to review."
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