How Can I Get A Job Abroad?

Step 1: Get your PEOS certificate

The Pre-Employment Orientation Seminar (PEOS) is conducted

by the DMW at their main office or at the DMW regional

offices. This is a mandatory requirement for all prospective

OFWs . The seminar provides insights on how to legally find

work in your country of choice and answer your migrant

questions.

To join, simply register at the DMW Online Services website to

get an eRegistration number and you can register for the free

PEOS seminar at the PEOS website . Once completed make

sure you get your PEOS certificate as part of your

requirements before flying abroad.

Also Read: Wondering How To Get The PEOS Certificate?

Secure It In 3 Easy Steps!

Step 2: Submit work requirements

Submit application form and all the requirements being asked

by your employer or recruiter. The basic required documents

are:

 personal data sheets

 ofw pass
 transcript of records
 high school and college diplomas
 certificate(s) of employment
 board certificate(s), training and trade certificates (if
applicable)
 passport, 2″x2″ pictures
 Social Security Services (SS form OW-1)
 Updated PhilHealth Member Data Record (MDR).

Step 3: Undergo the preliminary interview and evaluation

You may have to attend a pre-application orientation being

conducted by the concerned recruiter/local agent so you can

be informed of the details of the employment offer. If you

meet the minimum qualifications of the job, you will be asked

to undergo testing and/or interviews among other screening

procedures.

Step 4: Undergo Medical and Trade Testing

If selected, you will be instructed to proceed to an accredited

medical clinic for basic medical examination and to any

TESDA-accredited testing centers, if necessary, to ensure that

you are fit to work.

Depending on global health announcements, some countries

may require employees to go through RT-PCR tests for COVID-

19 and other mandatory health tests to ensure your travel

plans are not hindered.

Step 5: Discuss the Terms and Conditions of Employment

When you pass the medical exam and trade testing, you will

be asked to sign an employment contract. REMEMBER, before

signing a contract, read and study first all the provisions. Do

not sign the contract, nor pay any fee unless you have fully

understood and agreed to the indicated terms and conditions.

Always demand for a receipt once a payment is made.

Step 6: Process your documents with DMW and other

concerned embassies or entities

Your agency or company will now proceed to process your

documents with the following entities:

 Concerned foreign embassy – Visa issuance/stamping

 Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) – for registration
and documentation of employment contracts as well as
issuance of e-Receipt or Overseas Employment
Certificates (OEC)
 Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) – if certain
documents need translation and authentication (e.g.
employment contract written wholly in the foreign
language)
 Concerned airline – for issuance of booking certificates or
Pre-paid Ticket Advice (PTA)

Step 7: Attend the PDOS

You should undergo a compulsory Pre-Departure Orientation

Seminar (PDOS) before leaving the country. The PDOS consists

of seven modules and takes an hour and a half to complete.

The seminar educates you on topics such as travel and

immigration procedures, housing concerns, employment

questions, cultural assimilation and other helpful information

to help ease your journey in a new country.

To take this FREE seminar, simply register at the Commission

of Filipinos Overseas (CFO) website . Don't forget to make sure

you have your CFO Emigrant Registration Sticker affixed to

your passport as proof of attendance.

Step 8: Have documents validated

You should proceed at the DMW-Labor Assistance Center

(DMW-LAC) and have required documents validated before

attending to other airport procedures. Make sure you have

everything you need, including:

 Travel documents: passport, PEOS certificate, personal

IDs
  Government forms: government IDs, SSS ID, PhilHealth ID
 Travel money: credit cards, debit cards, cash up to
US$10,000
 Copies of employment contract
 Contact information and address information of your
local representative in the Philippines and your contact in
the destination country.

You may also want to get contact information of the Philippine

embassies located near your destination in case you need

assistance abroad. Bring your mobile phone with you and

ensure it has enough credits to purchase data upon arrival.

You may want to check with your mobile operator if they have

partners that can offer data services once you arrive.

Following these steps and making a list of what you need to

start working overseas will help ensure a smooth and hassle-

free experience as an OFW.

Are you considering exploring career opportunities outside the

Philippines? You can learn more by reading, Pinoy Working

Abroad: What It’s Like And How To Prepare For A New

Career and see if working overseas as an OFW is something

you would like to pursue.

#LetsGetToWork! Begin by updating your profile , then search

jobs on our website or download the JobStreet app on the

App Store or Google Play .

Finally, visit Career Resources Hub for more expert advice on

developing a rewarding career.