Problem: Article: Do it shortly after your friend request has been accepted. If you wait too long, your potential date might think you've stalked them online. They will expect to have a casual chat with you once you've become friends on a social network. Don't overthink how to start this. Just write "Hi! What's up? I'm glad I found you online!", or "Hi! Remember we met last week at Dave's party?" If you think they can't place you, remind them of how they know you (for example, which office you work in). Unlike social networks, which work as a public space where friends and strangers exchange ideas, an e-mail address is considered private information, like a house address. You wouldn't want anyone knocking at your door if you haven't told them where you live, so don't write an e-mail unless you've asked this person their address beforehand. You shouldn't use the e-mail even if you have a way to retrieve this person's address (for example, through a common friend or website). Getting their address though a third source will also be perceived as an invasion of their privacy and highly decrease your chance to succeed. As you do your best to build an exchange based on what you have in common, no matter how little, make sure you come off as a positive person who is just looking for a casual chat. Don't overwhelm your potential date with emoticons or excessive internet slang (like LOL): this can be read as a sign of insecurity. There's no need to underline the fact you've said something funny with a hundred laughing faces. If the conversation ends up being about something bleak, like the tons of washing you have to do, cheer it up with some humor and jokes. For example, "You won't believe how much washing I have to do over the weekend. I wish my butler wasn't on leave." Don't overburden the person with too much information. You don't want to do all the talking at this stage. Whatever you say, make sure you're not performing someone else's role. You want your potential date to get a sense of who you are and understand whether they'd like to know you better. If you're not a funny person, don't try to be; if you're the life of the party, acting serious may not be in your nature. Keep in mind that sounding "at your best" shouldn't turn into "sounding phony". Convey the sides of your personality you want the other person to know about without overdoing it, and don't fake any you don't have. For example, if you're funny, make a light joke. If you're insightful, make a deep but quick remark about something. Overacting can happen especially for online dating. This can make dating feel like a job interview where you have to advertise your skills. However, remember that online dating is about matching people: the more you're yourself, the more you'll be matched with someone who is like you and you have a better chance with. It's easy to idealize someone when they're little more than a picture and profile page. However, this person exists in real life, and they're probably way more complex than what the screen gives away. As the conversation goes on, try to think of what this person is really like, rather than the image they're giving of themselves. Compare the idea you had of this person before the conversation (for example, "she's so cool") with what you can sense from your virtual chat (for example, "she's trying very hard to look cool, so she probably isn't", or "she's actually as cool as I expected"). Pay extra attention to this aspect when talking to someone you met through an online dating website. They might pretend to be someone they're not just to make an impression; it happens more than you think. There's no point in turning the casual chat into a two-hour online date. Your goal is to ask your potential date out to do most of the talking and get to know them in person. This conversation is only an introduction to that special request. If you make yourself too available in the virtual world, the other person might lose an interest in meeting you in real life.
Summary: Start an online conversation. E-mail your potential date only if they've personally given you their address. Keep the conversation light and upbeat. Act natural. Remember that people behave differently online than they do in person. Keep online exchanges brief.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you are a skilled worker, you should begin looking for employment sponsorship 3 to 6 months in advance of your trip to Australia. There are a few different ways that you can find sponsored employment. Contact a recruiter in Australia to get help with finding a position. You can find recruiters through Internet searches, and you may be required to pay for their services. This is a good idea if you have a highly specialized profession that is listed on the SOL. Register for a free "work in Australia" online job board. These sites, such as jobs4travellers.com.au and liveinaustralia.com/home/employment_in_australia.asp ask you to sign in and allow you to look for job boards. If you are a professional working in 1 of the listed fields, you are much more likely to get a sponsored or independent work visa. Medical, engineering and computer professions are some of the most common items listed on this document. Visit www.immi.gov.au/skilled/_pdf/sol-schedule1.pdf to read the most up to date SOL. Do research on international companies that have bases in Australia. Applying for work in 1 of these companies may allow you to go through training in Australia or work in an Australian office. Search for applicable jobs in large Australian companies. Very large companies are more likely to hire international employees because they can afford the visa costs. Keep in contact with all of these companies and search often for new jobs. There are several types of business visas, usually available to people who are entrepreneurs or investors and seek to enhance the Australia economy. You can also seek a visa to train or conduct business for a short period of time. If you are planning a business visit, you will need to apply for an ETA or eVisitor visitor visa before being granted a subclass 956, 977 of 651 visa. Visit www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/business-visit-visa-options.htm to find out how to apply. You will need to apply for a short stay business visa if you are not eligible for an ETA or eVisitor via. Visit the link above to apply for a subclass 456 visa. The Australian government seeks out individuals with specialized skills, such as those listed on the SOL. Travel to 1 of these events to look for employment. You may need to travel to England or another country to attend this recruitment fair. Visit www.immi.gov.au/skillevents/upcoming-events.htm to view a list of these events. This visa is only available to people under 50 with English proficiency who are able to prove that they offer a skill that is in demand in Australia. People in the medical field are especially sought for this type of visa, which can take up to 18 months to receive.
Summary:
Find an employer to sponsor your visa. Consult the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). Apply for a business visa. Attend a "Skills Australia Needs" event. Seek permanent residency with a skilled independent visa.