Hi every friend here, I got JSV recently and planned to flight to Auckland on 28 Jan 2016 to start the job search. This move is really a big step for my life and for my family. I am in a complicated frame of mind. Can people here share me your experience of the job search? What is the living during this period? How would you say to summarize this invaluable experience?

Wish everyone here a wonderful christmas and new year!

Roy

I shared my timeline here:

26 Nov 2014 - EOI selected (point: 145, w/o job offer)
4 Dec 2014 - Received ITA
17 Mar 2015 - Submitted SMC application
31 Mar 2015 - CO assigned (Shanghai branch)
3 Aug 2015 - Interview
17 Aug 2015 - Received SMC Job Search VISA
3 Nov 2015 - JSV approved
28 Jan 2016 - Flight to Auckland to find skilled job

FYI: I am in IT industry.