Oh yes! We want to experience working abroad because of its obviously high paying salary and the greater chance of earning for the future. So this is the right time for me to share my insights about what agencies you might want to go in applying for a job. Since Middle East is one of the most popular place that Filipinos land and this blog is based on my experience, I gave my top agencies for you to ponder and to encounter the ups and downs of life that awaits you. Happy hunting!
1. Abba Personnel Services Inc.
Location: Gold Loop Towers, Escriva Drive, Pasig, 1600 Metro Manila
How to go there: Ride an MRT then alight at Shaw boulevard. Walk along Shangri-La Mall until you reach Metrobank and Red Ribbon. Between Metrobank and Red Ribbon, turn left then then turn right on the first corner that you see. Walk straight ahead until you see Gold Loop Towers building.
Pros: I considered this to be the first in the line among other agencies since it offers no placement fee with a very swift processing. My sister, after being qualified from the exam and interview, was given flight in a month. Swift right?
Cons: Strict policies and high qualifications. The place is small but you will be evaluated immediately once you have passed all the requirements.
Location: 723 IPAMS Building, Aurora Boulevard, New Manila, Quezon City, Metro Manila
How to get there: Ride an MRT then alight at Cubao station. From Cubao, ride LRT 2 then alight at Gilmore station. Landmark is Robinsons Magnolia. Walk across Dona Hemady street until you see the huge letters embossed in the building IPAMS.
Pros: The agency offers various jobs not only in the Middle East but also in European countries. The place is very elegant and comfortable so you will not feel easily exhausted. According to their site, they also do not charge placement fees which I cannot assure since I was not able to pass their requirements.
Cons: If the requirement doesn' t fit, then you will be asked to come back again. Once everything fits, then you can apply again.
Location: No. 610 Gochangco Bldg. T.M Kalaw St. cor M.Y Orosa St. Ermita, Manila
How to get there: Ride an fx going to Quiapo then alight at Quiapo. Ride a jeep with a signboard Mabini.
Pros: You can be evaluated immediately after passing all the requirements. In addition, you will always be updated through e-mail or you can be texted in your mobile number you have provided.
Pros: You can be evaluated immediately after passing all the requirements. In addition, you will always be updated through e-mail or you can be texted in your mobile number you have provided.
Cons: You need to wait for a long time. I and my friend had our initial interview in this agency telling us that we have already passed. However, after the long wait we were not updated. Make sure that your qualifications fit with what they need because it matters most.
4. SCS Placement Services
Location:96 New York Street Corner E. Rodriguez Cubao, Metro Manila
How to get there: Ride a bus/MRT to Cubao. The fastest way is through MRT since it has little stopover. Alight at Cubao station then ride a tricycle to the agency.
Pros: Although the agency has not been working for a long period like the other agencies, it has proven its strength in deploying Filipino workers all over the country. Send your qualifications through workabroad and a message will be sent to you for interview.
Cons:The agency is quite hard to find as it is located in the middle of Cubao. It lacks manpower so make sure that you passed the qualifications they are searching so as not to waste time and effort. There is placement fee but no processing fee. Processing will take long time since a friend of mine waited for 6 months before leaving the country.
Location:96 New York Street Corner E. Rodriguez Cubao, Metro Manila
How to get there: Ride a bus/MRT to Cubao. The fastest way is through MRT since it has little stopover. Alight at Cubao station then ride a tricycle to the agency.
Pros: Although the agency has not been working for a long period like the other agencies, it has proven its strength in deploying Filipino workers all over the country. Send your qualifications through workabroad and a message will be sent to you for interview.
Cons:The agency is quite hard to find as it is located in the middle of Cubao. It lacks manpower so make sure that you passed the qualifications they are searching so as not to waste time and effort. There is placement fee but no processing fee. Processing will take long time since a friend of mine waited for 6 months before leaving the country.
5. Princess Joy Placement and General Services
Location: J. Nakpil Street Cor. Dr. A. Vasquez Streetmalate, Metro Manila
Cons: Once you have passed the interview and you get hired, you can immediately proceed to the next step of processing your medical and visa. However, waiting period may take time. Personally, I waited for 6 months before leaving the country because an issue with the officer but finally everything fell off into the right place. There is a huge amount of placement fee that you need to pay (your basic plus the processing fee) so better save and contact your wealthy member of the family.
Location: J. Nakpil Street Cor. Dr. A. Vasquez Streetmalate, Metro Manila
Cons: Once you have passed the interview and you get hired, you can immediately proceed to the next step of processing your medical and visa. However, waiting period may take time. Personally, I waited for 6 months before leaving the country because an issue with the officer but finally everything fell off into the right place. There is a huge amount of placement fee that you need to pay (your basic plus the processing fee) so better save and contact your wealthy member of the family.
Pros: Why did I consider this part of the top? Because once you get hired, it is pretty sure that you can leave the country. I doubted because of the long wait but rest assured that they will not leave you empty handed.
Food for thought:
- Before going to the agency, call them first and ask if there is still an opening as you might end up frustrated and tired from all the efforts you have made.
- Always bring water and pocket foods for you to eat. Remember, always expect the unexpected as there are long hours that you need to wait before being evaluated.
- Bring something that will make you busy while waiting: a book of interest, a game in your cellphone, or a funny movie will let you enjoy your job hunting.
- Push hard. It is truly disappointing because of the long queue and the long wait. Do not be intimidated with the people around you. Be positive and push yourself to the limits. Personally, my journey as a job hunter became hard as I went to a lot of agencies (I think around 20), and I journeyed all alone because my friend was qualified in the agency that we applied. I still continued and did not lose hope. After 2 years, here I am back in Riyadh.
Note: All locations are coming from Fairview since I am living in North Caloocan. The agencies that I have written were all based on my experience. If you think these are not top for you or you have experienced a different thing, you can post comments.
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