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Job Application Tips Part 1

Posted on August 6, 2011 by admin in Work Abroad Tips

Recently, Reader’s Digest published an article about “Getting Hired Not Fired”. In the article they interviewed several HR managers regarding their experiences with job applicants.

Let me add my personal comment on the things that stood out to me.

“When it comes to getting a job, persistence does not pay off. Checking in once or twice is fine. But if you call and call and call, you’re not going to get the job, because you’re annoying.” –HR manager at a medical-equipment sales firm.

“Never call a company after an interview, HR manager’s hate that. If you must have your recruiter do it for you”. – Recruitment Specialist.

I had a recent experience regarding this when we were searching for someone to do a project. One of the candidates was really persistent. I contacted him for his portfolio and gave him simple questions to give me an idea about his personality. The next day, he emailed his portfolio and some questions to my questions. The next few days, he sent me several emails. He then called the office to arrange (more like demand) for a personal interview.

His portfolio was actually good but I decided to drop him from the list all together.

Why?..

Personally, I was looking for someone who seemed independent and could work with least supervision.

But he gave me the impression that he needed to be baby sitted and he would also require a lot of attention.

Reference: What HR People Wont Tell You About The Job Interview

OFWs and the Saudi Nationalization Plan

Posted on July 13, 2011 by admin in Industry News

The Saudization Plan of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been one of the top news lately. And it’s been making our current OFWs and those planning to work abroad worried.

There was a recent rumor that the passports of those vacationing in the Philippines were stamped with “Exit Only”. The Philippines’ DFA and Saudi officials have already denied this.

I hope people stop spreading rumors like this because negative news like this can also hurt us locally. We all know that our current economy relies heavily on the dollars earned by Filipinos abroad. Our real estate industry and our consumer industry relies so much on the OFWs. If these industries are hit people are going to lose jobs here.

So What is the Saudi Nationalization Plan and How will it affect our OFWs and those would be OFWs?

The Saudi Nationalization plan is a project by the Saudi Officials to urge their local companies to hire more Saudi Citizens.

This move was brought about by their increase in population as well as their local unemployment rate.

How does it work?

The plan is for Saudi companies to have 30% local citizens as employees. Which means they are still allowed to have 70% of their workforce to be expats or foreigners (Filipinos). What are the penalties for companies who do not comply?

Companies will be classified as Excellent, Green, Yellow, and Red.

1. The state will impose a six year cap on the residency visa of the expats if their company fails two comply. 2. Those who fall in the “Red” category will not be allowed to renew the working visa of their expat employees. 3. Those in “Excellent”, “Green”, and “Yellow” categories will be allowed to take away or pirate the expat workers of companies in the “Red” category even without the permission of the “Red” companies.

Saudi’s Local Workforce and How they will affect the OFWs

Currently 27 percent of Saudis under 30 are without work and 39 percent of Saudis between the age of 20-24 are without work.

That is why they really need this plan.

But their problem however is that expat from South and Southeast Asia demand lower salaries and are highly skilled compared to many of the local graduates.

That is why the state also has a move to improve their local education system.

Summary

To summarize:

1. They are still going to hire atleast 70% foreign workers in each of their private companies. 2. Their local people will still need to catch up with the more highly skilled foreign workers (including Filipinos). It will probably take them 5 to 10 years?

I hope this clears everything about the Saudization plan which is worrying a lot of people these days.

Reference: http://www.menafn.com/qn_news_story_s.asp?StoryId=1093421544

Job Openings for Qatar and Singapore

Posted on June 22, 2011 by admin in Uncategorized

Hi. RRJM International Manpower Services, Inc. has requirements for the following:

Qatar

210 Gypsum Board and Partition Installers (Drywall Workers) 90 Tile Setters 210 Painters 60 Foreman 30 Scaffolders

– Must be male – Must be 23 – 45 years old – Must have 2 years experience in the same field.

Singapore

20 SPED Teachers

– Must be Male – At least 3 years of relevant work experience in the fields of Special Education, Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Psychology, etc. – At least a Degree from a recognized educational institution in the fields mentioned above – Experience in working with children / youth with autism is an added advantage – Fresh graduates with good and relevant academic qualifications will be considered – 22 – 35 years old

These are urgent requirements. Apply in person and bring the following:

Updated Resume, Copy & Original Passport, Employment and School Certificates (2 copies each) and 4 pcs. 2×2 pictures with white background

You can also create your resume at http://apply.rrjm.com for our future reference

Saudi Gazette Newspaper Quotes RRJM Regarding Philippines DEPT OF OFW

Posted on June 15, 2011 by admin in Industry News, RRJM News

Saudi Gazette, largest and most read newspaper in Saudi Arabia recently quoted RRJM General Manager Jun Macas regarding our support for a bill that has been filed in the House of Representatives. This bills seeks to establish a new government department exclusively for OFWs. The new Department will be called Department of Overseas Workers.

The aim is to allow the Philippine Government to have better coordination of plans, services, projects, and activities for the benefit of Overseas Filipino Workers.

Source: Bill Seeks to Establish Philippines OFW Dept

Job Fair in Dipolog City for Overseas Filipino Workers

Posted on June 14, 2011 by admin in Jobs Fair

Dipolog City will be celebrating its 98th founding day on July 1, 2011. Inline with this, several activities have been lined up by local officials to mark the celebration.

On June 28 and 29, a job fair will be held at Lee Plaza Mall.

Several recruitment agencies from Zamboanga City, Cebu City, Cagayan De Oro City, Pagadian City, and Manila have been invited. The Job requirements will be for Hongkong, Taiwan, Singapore, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and some European counties

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