Important Facts About New Zealand

There is no doubt that New Zealand is a beautiful country. With its breathtaking scenery, peaceful communities and friendly people, it seems to be a great place for one to raise a family. More and more Filipinos are also discovering it as a great place to work and settle in. In fact this country in South Pacific region is now home to more or less 17,000 Filipinos. Filipinos in New Zealand are called Kiwi-Pino’s and most of them are working in the field of healthcare, telecommunication and information technology.

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Registration for Korean Language Test Set This April

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) announced that the schedule of the 6^th Employment Permit System- Korean Language Test (EPS-KLT) will happen on April 6 to 8. The POEA will conduct the registration in cooperation with the Human Resource Development Service of Korea, the new test agency that was given accreditation by the government of Korea to conduct the examination.

The EPS-KLT is an important prerequisite for Filipino workers who wants to work in Korea. Only those who will pass the Korean Language Test will be included in the list of workers that will be employed in the manufacturing sector of South Korea.

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Oman Sets Deadline to Overstaying and Illegal OFWs

Overstaying and illegal Filipino workers in Oman must immediately return back to the Philippines before March 31, 2010 as the Sultanate of Oman released amnesty to all illegal and overstaying expatriate workers in the country.

According to Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) the Philippine embassy in Oman received a note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman requesting the embassy to enlighten and educate Filipino workers about the amnesty.


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Overseas Jobs For Nurses Without Placement Fee

It is no secret that there are great opportunities waiting for qualified nurses out of the country. First World countries such as United States of America (USA), Australia, United Kingdom (UK) and New Zealand want to hire foreign nurses because of their aging population.

The high demand is reflected with the amount of salary that is being offered to Filipino nurses. A Filipino nurse in Americaearns Php 250,000 or more a month. For this reason, there is a notion that nurses need to pay a big amount of placement free.

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Singapore Offers Thousands of Jobs to all OFWs!!!

Singapore is considered as one of the most desired destinations among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) due to their continuous hiring of skilled and non-skilled workers.

Based on the April-September 2007 survey conducted by the National Statistics Office, there are about 1.7 million Filipinos left the country to work abroad, 6 percent of that or 105,000 OFWs work in Singapore.


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How To Apply and Renew Your Nursing License

All Filipino nursing graduates who have successfully passed the National Licensure Examination (NLE) are entitled to be given a professional license or ID. This legal document is very important as it is a proof that you are capable and competent to practice your profession in the country. To obtain a professional nursing license, here are the procedures:

Application Procedures For Initial Registration

Initial registrants should come personally to the Philippine Regulation’s Commission (PRC) Central Office or to the nearest Regional Office to file his/her application for registration and to affix his/her signature in the registry book.


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Work Abroad Without A Cost: Job Openings With No Placement Fee

There is this notion among Filipinos that if you want to work abroad, you have to prepare a great sum of money so you can pay for your placement fee. It is true to some extent because the Philippine government allows recruitment agencies to charge applicants with placement and processing fees. However the placement fee should only be equivalent to the workers' one month salary. An applicant will only be asked to pay a fee if he or she has been interviewed by the employer, been hired and already signed an employment contract.

Applicants are reminded to demand an official receipt from the agency after paying the placement fee because it is a proof that you have given money to the agency. And after giving payment, you can expect to fly out of the country and start working within three months.




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Overseas Job Openings For Undergraduates

A college degree is definitely an advantage in life- especially in searching for a good job. The diploma that one holds gives someone credibility and serves as a ticket to excellent employment opportunities.

So it is understandable if people who by virtue of circumstance or choice were not able to finish four years in college to experience frustration and even be intimidated when looking for an overseas job.

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Attend the Local and Overseas Job Fair in Quezon City!

The Local government of Quezon City, Public Employment Service Office (PESO) and WorkAbroad.ph invites all jobseekers to attend the Mega Jobs 2010 and Livelihood Fair on March 26, 2010 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Covered Catwalk, Quezon City Hall.

The Mega Jobs 2010 and Livelihood Fair will be attended by direct-hire companies and local and overseas recruitment agencies, trusted and accredited by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) to offer local and overseas jobs.

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The Classifieds Job Fair

The Manila Bulletin, together with GMA and AdExhibit, invites Filipino jobseekers on a two day job fair at Glorietta Activity Center, on March 23-24, 10am-pm. There are lots of opportunities and freebies that awaits the applicants. Likewise, several POEA licensed agencies will participate on the said event to showcase their job openings.

For more information you may call AdExhibit at 633-9125 or email them at adex_metrojobfair@yahoo.com or visit their website at www.adexhibit-inc.com.

Drivers and Waiters needed in KSA

Saudi Red Crescent Authority (formerly RED CRESCENT SOCIETY) invites candidates to fill the following vacancies based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

JOB VACANCIES               NO. OF VACANCIES
          Drivers                                         10
          Waiters                                        10  
          Total                                            20

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS may personally submit the following documents in a long folder: detailed resume with job description, photocopy of diploma, photocopy of employment certificate/s (past and present), photocopy of the first page of the passport and six (6) pieces of 2x2 photo taken within ten (10) days from date of advertisement at the Manpower Registry Division, Window I, ground floor, Blas F. Ople Building (Formerly POEA Bldg.), Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City or REGISTER ONLINE at www.poea.gov.ph. Original documents must be presented upon registration.

Source:
POEA

Thousands of Nurses Needed in KSA

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health is in urgent need of qualified applicants for the following position/s:

2000 FEMALE SPECIALIZED NURSES (with area of specialization in ICU, PICU, NICU,

HEMODIALYSIS, OR, MS, ER, CARDIAC)

3000 FEMALE GENERAL NURSES

200 MALE & FEMALE SPECIALISTS

200 MALE & FEMALE GENERAL PRACTITIONERS

200 FEMALE ASST. PHARMACISTS

200 FEMALE PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

200 FEMALE DENTAL ASSISTANTS

200 FEMALE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGISTS

** 100 FEMALE INFECTION CONTROL NURSES

** 100 MALE & FEMALE RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS Graduates
• With Board License (optional for RT)
• With at least 1 and ½ years hospital work experience
• Not more than 55 years of age for Doctors and not more than 40 years of age for other positions
• Preferably with Saudi Council Exams

** 50 MALE BIO MEDICAL EQUIPMENT TECHNICIANS

( HOSPITAL SAFETY OFFICERS)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferably BS Engineering Graduates
• With or without Board License
• With at least 2 years hospital work experience
• Not more than 50 years of age

** Repeat Advertisement

Deadline of submission is on: 10 March 2010

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS may personally submit a detailed resume with job

description, school credentials, employment certificates, original and photocopy of the first page of the passport and six (6) pieces 2X2 recent picture at the Manpower

Registry Division, Window M, Ground Floor, Blas F. Ople Building (Formerly POEA

Bldg.), Ortigas Avenue corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City or REGISTER ONLINE at

www.poea.gov.ph or www.eregister.poea.gov.ph.

Present original documents, if submitting requirements personally. Those who will register online will beasked to present original documents for authentication of written information before forwarding the resume to the employer.

Source:

POEA