In 2022, foreign principals and employers sought Filipinos in healthcare and tech for top jobs abroad.
If your line of work falls under either industry, you may be able to find jobs abroad. The pandemic has made the labor market fierce, competitive, and cut-throat. New skills were created while other jobs were inundated. Whether you have made the firm decision to work abroad or are still deciding what path of a career you intend to pursue, it’s always wise to plan.
Working abroad is a serious career decision and a life-changing event. It’s not for the faint of heart. To work overseas requires a good attitude, a positive mindset, patience, perseverance, and tolerance.
At EDI-Staffbuilders International, we recognize that this decision to work abroad will impact the whole family. It’s crucial to find the right job in the right company, with a human resources partner guiding you through the process. We’re also aware that applying to work abroad can be costly, time-consuming, frustrating, and tiring.
What are the Top Jobs Abroad for Filipinos?
The following top jobs are sought-after by foreign principals and employers:
CAREGIVERS
Certain countries in the world are fast aging as a result of low birth rates and low population growth. With this, caregivers are in high demand. To be more competitive in pursuing this career, applicants must be willing and able to undergo language training for 3-6 months as a qualification for hiring countries like Japan and Germany.
- CAREGIVERS FOR JAPAN
PRACTICAL NURSES
This role is a foot-in-the-door role to be a fully recognized, registered nurse in countries like Finland, Germany, and the USA. The good news with this job is that the practical nurse receives equal pay, compensation, rewards, and benefits as that of a nurse in the country of destination. We have the following job openings for nurses:
- PRACTICAL NURSE FOR FINLAND
- REGISTERED NURSES FOR THE USA
- REGISTERED NURSES FOR GERMANY
SOFTWARE DEVELOPERS
The pandemic accelerated e-commerce, blockchain, crypto technology, online gaming, remote work, intrusion detection, database management, and cloud storage, among others.
It is therefore not a surprise that software development, cybersecurity, networking, Artificial Intelligence, and Data Science expertise have totally created a new job space where qualified talents are in real dire need.
Here are our IT-related job openings:
- FULLSTACK DEVELOPER
- SOFTWARE ENGINEER – CLOUD DEVELOPMENT
- SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
- SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
- SALESFORCE DEVELOPER
- C# SOFTWARE DEVELOPER
What are the Most Common Jobs Overseas for Filipinos?
Although Filipinos have traditionally worked in healthcare, from nurses to health technicians, recent job opportunities have expanded to other industries. Typically, Filipinos would find employment overseas for the following jobs:
Maritime Work
Seafarers commonly work as engineers, cooks, and officers in cruise ships, oil tankers, and merchant ships.
Education
Many Filipinos have found teaching jobs as a good entry point to living a new life in another country or as another way to earn an income. They may earn average salaries, but highly qualified teachers eventually move on to better positions or gain enough experience to shift to a higher paying job.
Construction Work
Countries like the United Arab Emirates, Japan, and New Zealand have a great need for skilled laborers, and many qualified Filipinos tend to find work in the industry. It’s hazardous and backbreaking work, but the income is higher abroad than it is in the Philippines.
How Can Filipinos Find Work Abroad?
Requirements for jobs overseas will vary according to the country and the profession you’re entering. In addition to differing documents, qualifications and credentials will be different; if you’re in any healthcare-related profession, you may need to fulfill more requirements than someone teaching English.
So before you start looking up opening for work abroad, learn more about the visa requirements of the country you prefer. Is the process complex or straightforward? Does the country have a working holiday visa that would allow you to test the waters of working in another country before you commit to a yearlong post? Once you’ve determined the requirements and the process, you can search for jobs overseas on online job platforms and apply directly through such portals.
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