Candidates' Corner:
Overseas Recruitment Process Made Easy
By Junji G. Callos

1. I am interested to work overseas. What is the first step and where do I go?

As an initial step to applying for any job, whether local or overseas, it is essential that you come up with a *good resume which will serve as your initial link to your targeted employer.

You will then have to search for agencies/recruitment consulting firms with proven track record to speak of which can guide and assist you land in a reputable and dynamic organization. Be vigilant in choosing recruitment firms! With the numerous players in the industry, only a handful meets this prerequisite. Proudly, EDI Staffbuilders International, Inc. is the recruitment company that answers all these concerns.

You may submit your resume thru: jobs@edistaffbuilders.com

2. Does EDI Staffbuilders charge PLACEMENT FEES?

NO. EDI Staffbuilders does NOT charge placement fees.

3. What are the employment opportunities at EDI Staffbuilders?

EDI Staffbuilders caters to a wide array of international clients based in the Middle East and Asia Pacific from different industries and would always have job openings that will fit your qualifications. Enumerated below is the list of positions that EDI Staffbuilders regularly needs:

• Executives
• Professional (from all fields)
• Non-professional (from all fields)
• Technical workers
• Skilled workers

4. How will EDI Staffbuilders help me find a job overseas?

Once you have submitted your resume to EDI Staffbuilders Int’l, Inc. either personally or thru e-mail, a consultant in charge will conduct a thorough paper screening of your qualifications. Then, you will be invited to report at the EDI Staffbuilders office for an interview. This is done to make sure that you fit the job opening thus land in the right job.

Should you fit the prescribed job profile, you will then be included in the shortlist, which will be sent-off to the client for review and assessment. Should the client approve the shortlist, a telephone interview or a business visit to the Philippines is arranged and scheduled. Whichever the case, you will be properly informed and guided about the schedule and other important matters.

After the client interview, EDI Staffbuilders will notify you about the interview results as soon as the client makes the hiring decision.

5. How will I know if my consultant included me in the shortlist?

EDI Staffbuilders’ professional and competent consultants will be more than willing to inform you if you indeed made it to the shortlist. Follow up calls may be done two weeks after your consultant’s interview to allow ample time for proper evaluation. Rest assured that all assessments are done objectively and based on merits.

6. I was not included in the shortlist. Do I still have a chance to work overseas?

YES. Even as you were not considered for the position you were interviewed for, there will definitely be other requirements that will most likely be a suitable job for you. Don’t be disheartened. Take it positively. You wouldn’t want to take on a job that wont suit you that you end up becoming inefficient, would you? You just need to wait for that right position that would really match your skills and qualifications.

7. I am one of the shortlisted candidates. The client interviewed me already. How long should I wait for the result?

Every client (company) has its own standards and timetable for selecting candidates. One client can make an offer on the very same day that he conducted the interview. Others would take two to four weeks to decide. Whichever the case you are free to call EDI Staffbuilders for a follow up, ideally, between 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM, though it is certain that you will be notified in case there are some developments and / or you are selected.

8. Your client interviewed me for a Sales Engineer position. If ever I am selected, what will I do next?

Congratulations! You will now be turned over by your consultant to the in-house documentation and processing team of EDI Staffbuilders known as PDG or Processing and Documentation Group. Upon endorsement to this group, a welcoming PDG representative will brief, orient, and guide you on how to go about the completion of your travel documents. Listed below are some vital information you would need to undergo and comply with:

• Medical examination endorsement/referral
• Psychological test endorsement/referral
• Documentary requirements to be completed
• Travel advisory and travel tips
• Pre Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS)

Using a well-developed and improved-through-the-years monitoring system, PDG efficiently keeps track of all the candidates’ progress and timetable from the day they were turned over for documentation and processing until their departure date.

9. If I want to ask more details about overseas recruitment, where can I get assistance?

For further questions and inquiries, you may call EDI Staffbuilders International, Inc. at telephone numbers 812-6703 to 04 and a customer service assistant will assist you or direct your call to the concerned consultant.