1. Find a job

Methods of finding overseas jobs:

a. Job sites

One of the job sites is WorkAbroad.ph. It focuses on overseas jobs. Job sites are found on the Internet and this is where job openings are posted. All you need to do is click on your desired job opening and apply for it. All with just the click of a mouse.

b. Referrals

Referrals would mostly mean having connections. Sometimes, employers can also look for you because of your outstanding performance in your previous work.

c. Print/TV

Print materials include classified ads in newspapers, posters, leaflets, etc. Some TV stations also advertise their job openings.

Now, you can get work overseas by any of the following:

a. Private Agencies

b. Name Hiring

c. Government       

There are hundreds of recruitment agencies here in the Philippines. They help you find an employer and in processing your application. We’ll discuss recruitment agencies in a while. Direct hiring, on the other hand, means the employer himself hired you. No third party is involved in your job application. The government also gives selected individuals jobs abroad. One program is POEA’s Client Referral Assistance or CRA. 

HOT JOBS

Recommended Countries:

• Taiwan
• Saudi Arabia or KSA
• Australia or New Zealand
• UK
• countries in UAE (Dubai, etc.)

2004 Top Destinations:

• Japan
• Saudi Arabia
• Taiwan
• UAE
• Kuwait
• Hong Kong
• Qatar
• Lebanon
• Bahrain

 2004 Top OFW Destinations (Rehire)

• Hong Kong
• UAE
• Italy
• Singapore
• United Kingdom
• Kuwait
• Taiwan
• Qatar
• Brunei
• South Korea

Jobs in Demand:

• Engineers
• lService Workers
• lProfessional and Technical Workers
• lProduction Workers
• lClerical Workers  
• Sales

2. Process your application

A. Requirements

- Application Form

- Certificate of Employment

- Trade tests

- PRC rating

- Diploma(certified true copies)

- Marriage certificate

- NBI clearance

- Employment contract verified or authenticated by the Philippine embassy or Philippine consulate in the country of your destination

- medical examination by a DOH-accredited clinic or hospital

- Others

B. Costs and Fees

Agencies:

   -Membership fee

   -Assessment fee

   -Other fees

Name Hiring

    -POEA Processing Fee       (US$100)

    -OWWA membership fee    (US$25)

-OWWA Medicare             (P900.00)

Example (If you want to work in Singapore):

3. Process requirements

Requirements:

-Passport

-Birth Certificate

-BIR

-Employment Certificate

-Working Visa

-Others

Fees/Costs:

-Placement fee

-Plane ticket

-documentation and processing costs 

-other fees

4. Work Abroad!