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Feb
25

Where To Find An Overseas Job?

Posted by: carmela

Are you one of the many Filipinos who want to wok abroad? You are probably wondering where to look for a job and how to start with your application. The good news is that overseas job application is definitely a lot easier than before. You can do it by browsing and registering for free at overseas job sites. One of the job sites is WorkAbroad.ph. It has thousand of overseas job openings, all posted by POEA-licensed agencies.

All you need to do is register, search for a job opening, click on your desired job opening and apply for it. All with just the click of a mouse. You can search overseas jobs by specialization, overseas jobs by country, overseas jobs by agency, overseas jobs with no placement fee, and others. Visit WorkAbroad.ph now!

Feb
16

Do Not Apply As a Mushroom Picker in Poland

Posted by: carmela

If you are one of the many Filipino workers who want to work abroad and see an opportunity to work in Poland as a mushroom picker attractive, think again. The Philippine Embassy in Poland recently issued an advisory regarding this job offer and discouraging Filipinos to apply for this post because of the reports that mushroom pickers on the said country suffer from inhumane working conditions.

In connection with the warning, the Philippine Embassy in Poland also asked the Philippine Overseas Employment Agency (POEA) to stop from issuing clearances to the said job opening. Read more.

Published in: OFW Warnings, Uncategorized
Feb
8

Urgent Job Openings For Nurses in Saudi Arabia and UAE

Posted by: carmela

Aside from USA, great opportunities still await qualified nurses in many alternative destinations such as Saudi Arabia nd United Arab Emirates (UAE).

A Hospital in Saudi Arabia Needs 150 Staff Nurses

A hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is urgently hiring 150 staff nurses for the following departments: OR/DR, Nursery, NICU, ICU, Ortho, ER, OB, Surgical, Orthopedic, Labor, Nursery.

This job opportunity is open to female registered nurses between the ages of 22 to 33 years old. A minimum of 2-year hospital experience is necessary with no employment gaps upon passing the board or after graduation.

Foreign employer will be in the country on February 12, 2010 (8am) to interview applicants. Successful applicants will enjoy free accommodation, transportation and receive a monthly salary of Php 34,000.

A Healthcare Center in UAE Needs 150 Registered Nurses

A healthcare center in UAE is urgently looking for registered and specialized nurses. They are set to deploy 150 nurses.

Read more information about the job openings and how to submit your applications here.

Published in: Uncategorized
Jan
29

A New Law Offers More Protection For OFWs

Posted by: carmela


The Philippine Senate recently approved a bill that calls for the improvement of the present Migrant Workers Act. The proposed changes aim to give better assistance and further promote the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) thus strengthening the present law.

Estrada added that the Senate still needs to confirm if the Office of the President also ratified the bill. Once confirmed, they would transmit an enrolled copy to Malacanang for action by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

 

The improved Migrant Workers Act includes preventive measures that would minimize and solve the problems encountered by OFWs in the process of recruitment and deployment. It also calls for the creation of better rescue and assistance mechanisms. Read more.

 



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