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Archive for May, 2009

May
29

Job Vacancies for Nurses and Other Medical Workers

Posted by: carmela

A government hospital in Saudi Arabia has urgent vacancies for the following positions: Female Nurses, (Head Nurse, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse 1 & 2 ), Respiratory Technicians I, II, Respiratory Assistant and Female Medical Secretaries.

Benefits:

35 days annual paid vacation
Free round trip economy ticket
With housing and transportation allowance equivalent to 2 months salary
Yearly renewal of contract

Date of interview: June 8 – 11, 2009

For information on the requirements and how to apply, please click here.

Published in: In Demand Jobs, News
May
26

The Accidental Author on Dubai

Posted by: carmela

The corporate world in the most bustling city in Manila had provided me with a familiar and relaxed career for 12 years. Though I had lived a comfortable life, I thought of trying something new to find brighter stars.

Despite the fact that I am single and have a master’s degree from the Philippine’s top university, finding a better paying job at my age in my country was beginning to get overly competitive.

I looked and waited for my “big break”, but was unsuccessful. Many in the Manila job market are young and can work for less pay than what I wanted. So I looked further and found another option – work abroad. Read more.

Published in: OFW Stories
May
25

Advice to Students: Avoid Unemployable Courses

Posted by: carmela

One of the reasons for the country’s pressing problem on unemployment stems from the fact that there is mismatch between the jobs available abroad and the skills and qualifications of Filipino graduates and jobseekers.

For this reason, even the huge number of opportunities available overseas still cannot solve the unemployment problem of the Philippines. That is why a group of recruitment agencies are urging Filipino students to be wise and choose the right course to take up in college. Read more.

Published in: News, OFW Warnings
May
21

Interview Schedule: OFWs For Brunei

Posted by: carmela

Skilled construction workers, engineers, and project managers for Brunei

Interview schedule:
May 22-24, 2009, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Board Room 5, 6, 7
4th floor, Renaissance Makati City Hotel
Esperanze St., corner Makati Ave., Makati City

WALK-IN APPLICANTS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Published in: In Demand Jobs, News


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