UK Immigration Policy Changes, Advisory from Philippine Embassy in London

The Philippine Embassy in London advises Filipino nationals in the United Kingdom (UK), especially those who plan to apply for entry to the UK under a work or study route, of the recently announced UK immigration policy changes.

The UK Border Agency (UKBA) announced the following major changes in the Points Based System of Immigration (PBS) effective April 2011. The changes are designed to reduce net migration, to build confidence in the Immigration System, to select the best and brightest to work/study in the UK, and to bear down on the abuses of the system.

• The Tier 1 (Highly-Skilled Migrants) General Category will be closed to new applications while transitional arrangements will be introduced for existing Tier 1 visa holders looking to extend their stay.
  
• Exceptional Talent visas will be introduced for people in science and the arts.
  
• Prospective Entrepreneur Visas will likewise be introduced and settlement in the UK for investors will be accelerated.
  
• For Tier 2 (Skilled Migrants) Category, there will be a limit of 20,700 places for Out-of-Country (out of the UK) applications, as the route will become more selective and target the best workers.
  
• Tier 2 will be reserved for graduate occupations determined by the UKBA and the Migrant Advisory Committee (MAC) - the current list includes nurses, medical practitioners, IT operations technicians, finance/investment analysts and engineers.
  

The full list is posted on www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk. Filipinos are advised to check detailed information on this website on the guidelines and requirements for applying to work or study in the UK.

For any UK job offers, verify it at the following:


Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)
www.poea.gov.ph


Philippine Overseas Labor Office-UK (POLO)
polo.london@yahoo.co.uk
embassy@philemb.co.uk

From the DFA Website.

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Filipino Nurses Cautioned on Nursing Jobs in Belgium - POEA

In a released advisory, the POEA has cautioned Filipino nurses of being lured by recruiters to supposed nursing jobs in Belgium.

While there may be an actual shortage of nurses in Belgium, foreign nurses encounter difficulty securing employment because of European Directive 2005/36/EC.

I think that European Union member countries prioritize their own citizens and those of EU members before looking for other nationals to fill in professional positions.

The directive implemented by the European Commission consolidates the rules regulating the recognition of professional qualifications among EU member nations. With this directive, Filipino nurses still have to take several unit of nursing subjects in Belgium, so that their credentials will match that of the Belgian nursing curriculum.

Filipino registered nurses are advised against these supposed nursing jobs in Belgium. They may be hard pressed to qualify and secure the nursing position, or worse, the position being offered may proved to be non-existent at all.

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New Rules of Canada's Temporary Foreign Workers Program Take Effect this April 1, 2011

The new rules to strengthen Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program will take effect this April 1, 2011.

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program is driven by employer demand and aimed at filling identified labour shortages where no suitable Canadian workers or permanent residents are available. Changes in the rules of this program were introduced last year to better safeguard the foreign workers.

The three significant rule changes in Canada's Temporary Foreign Workers Program were:

• a more rigorous assessment of the genuineness of the job offer;
• a two-year period of ineligibility for hiring temporary foreign workers for employers who fail to meet their commitments with respect to wages, working conditions and occupation;
• a four-year limit on the length of time some temporary foreign workers may work in Canada before returning home

Temporary foreign workers to employers in certain industries like workers under the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Program are exempt from the four-year limit because of the critical role of their positions.

For more details on the regulatory improvements, please see Protecting Temporary Foreign Workers and Four-Year Limit for Foreign Nationals Working in Canada.

Landing a temporary working position in Canada is good, not just because of these recent improvements. A temporary job also increases a foreigner's chance to be a permanent resident in Canada or even become a citizen.

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Facilities Management Job Orders from the POEA this 2011

Facilities management jobs are also needed worldwide.

Here are facilities management jobs or related positions for deployment overseas. They are approved job orders by the POEA as of March 22, 2011 10:24 AM.

POSITION	COUNTRY	AGENCY	Date Approved	Job Order Balance
Facility Supervisor	Qatar	Magsaysay Global Service, Inc.	Feb. 14, 2011	2
Facility Executive	Singapore	Mardel International Management & Services, Inc.	Feb. 3, 2011	1
Facility Maintenance Supervisor	Equatorial Guinea	Finest Asia Resources Inc.	Jan. 21, 2011	2
Facility Maintenance Supervisor	Equitorial Guinea	Finest Asia Resources Inc.	Jan. 17, 2011	5
Facility Engineer	Qatar	Magsaysay Global Services, Inc.	Jan. 6, 2011	2
Facility Engineer	United Arab Emirates	Wilson International Manpower Services Inc	Jan. 6, 2011	1

Important NOTES:

These job orders were taken from the POEA website on the day of this posting.
Please verify with the agency if the job orders are still active or not.
Beware of illegal recruiters. Read about illegal recruitment here.
Report to the POEA anything that may involve illegal recruitment immediately.

There were other facilities management jobs/positions approved job orders but I only took that was approved this year.

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Facilities Management Jobs: Facility Operation & Facility Maintenance Managers [NOC 0721]

Facilities management jobs are those designations that plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operation & maintenance of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate.

Facility operation managers and Facility maintenance managers can be classified as facilities management jobs and are almost the same except for their major responsibilities which are operation and maintenance of facilities, respectively.

Image taken from todaysfacilitymanager.com

Facility operation managers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and the included real estate
  
• Oversee the leasing of space in the facility and the included real estate and the development of marketing strategies
  
• Plan, organize and direct administrative services such as signage, cleaning, maintenance, parking, safety inspections, security and snow removal
  
• Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate construction projects to modify commercial, transportation and recreational facilities and real estate
  
• Oversee the installation, maintenance and repair of real estate infrastructures including machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
  
• Plan and manage the facility's operations budget
  
• Prepare or oversee the preparation of reports and statistics related to areas of responsibility
  
• Hire, train and supervise staff.
  

Facility Maintenance managers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Direct the maintenance and repair of an establishment's machinery, equipment and electrical and mechanical systems
  
• Develop and implement schedules and procedures for safety inspections and preventive maintenance programs
  
• Co-ordinate cleaning, snow removal and landscaping operations
  
• Administer contracts for the provision of supplies and services
  
• Plan and manage a facility's maintenance budget
  
• Hire, train and supervise staff.
  

Facilities management jobs may take take the following sample titles:


airport manager
airport services manager
airport terminal manager
arena manager
assistant shopping centre manager
assistant shopping mall manager
assistant warehouse manager
athletic facility manager
building maintenance head
building maintenance manager
building operations manager
building services head
building services manager
campus maintenance manager
canal director
canal superintendent
cemetery manager
chief, maintenance support services
conference centre manager
convention centre manager
country grain elevator facility manager
director of maintenance
director, canal
director, distribution
director, facility management
distribution and warehousing manager
distribution centre manager
distribution director
distribution manager
distribution manager – warehousing
distribution operations manager – warehousing
distribution services manager
electrical superintendent
facilities maintenance head
facility maintenance manager
facility management director
facility manager, country grain elevator
facility operations manager
fitness facility manager
grain terminal elevator manager
harbour master
head, building services
head, facilities maintenance
industrial maintenance manager
maintenance and service manager
maintenance and service superintendent
maintenance co-ordinator
maintenance director
maintenance manager
maintenance operations manager
maintenance planner
maintenance services manager
maintenance superintendent
maintenance supervisor
maintenance support services chief
manager, airport
manager, airport services
manager, arena
manager, athletic facility
manager, building maintenance
manager, building operations
manager, building services
manager, campus maintenance
manager, conference centre
manager, distribution
manager, distribution and warehousing
manager, distribution centre
manager, distribution services
manager, facility maintenance
manager, fitness facility
manager, maintenance
manager, maintenance and service
manager, marina
manager, plant maintenance
manager, recreation facility
manager, school maintenance
manager, shopping centre
manager, shopping centre maintenance
manager, shopping mall
manager, shopping mall maintenance
manager, sports facility
manager, stadium
manager, tennis court
manager, tobacco warehouse
manager, university maintenance
manager, warehouse
manager, warehousing
marina manager
marina operator
mechanical services superintendent
operations manager, maintenance
plant maintenance manager
plant maintenance superintendent
port director
property manager
recreation facility manager
school maintenance manager
shopping centre maintenance manager
shopping centre manager
shopping mall maintenance manager
shopping mall manager
sports facility manager
stadium manager
superintendent of operations, maintenance
superintendent, maintenance
superintendent, maintenance and service
superintendent, maintenance operations
superintendent, mechanical services
superintendent, plant maintenance
tennis court manager
tobacco warehouse manager
university maintenance manager
warehouse and distribution centre manager
warehouse manager
warehouse superintendent
warehousing manager

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Study Abroad Programs in Australia FREE Seminar - The Australian Certificate and Diploma Showcase 2011

Study abroad programs are a great way to obtain an education or degree, achieve tremendous personal growth and bolster one's employment opportunities. One option could be study abroad programs in Australia.

The Australian Embassy in Manila is organizing "The Australian Certificate and Diploma Showcase 2011". It is a free seminar to find out more about study programs in Australia.

Australia is a popular education destination for Filipinos. About 3,400 Filipinos are enrolled in universities, schools, vocational education and training institutes in Australia. Many of whom started their study programs in Australia thru this kind of seminar, organized by the Australian government itself.

Study in Australia

In the free seminar, representatives from eight (8) prestigious colleges and training institution will present the best in Australian education, giving Filipino students or their parents a wide range of information about an education in Australia.

Here is the schedule of the study abroad program in Australia free seminar.

The Australian Certificate and Diploma Showcase 2011

March 25, 2011 (Friday)
Intercontinental Manila
5:00 PM to 8:30 PM

March 26, 2011 (Saturday)
SMX Convention Center
1:00 PM to 5:00 PM

For queries:
Email manila@studyinaustralia.gov.au
Call/Text 09163187305

For more information, including registration to the said free seminar on study abroad programs in Australia, visit www.studyinaustralia.or/Philippines.

There are also study in Australia opportunites for other countries like Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Australia is a popular education destination for Filipinos. About 3,400 Filipinos are enrolled in universities, schools, vocational education and training institutes in Australia. Many of whom started their study programs in Australia thru this kind of seminar, organized by the Australian government itself.

I am planning to attend the Saturday session as the SMX Convention Center in Mall of Asia complex is just 10-minute ride from home. I am interested if there are scholarships being offered in study abroad programs in Australia and if I am still qualified to pursue it.

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ICCRC to Replace CSIC as Canada's Immigration Consultants Regulatory Body

The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) is the proposed new regulatory body to oversee immigration consultants.

Currently, the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) is the government recognized organization responsible for regulating paid immigration consultants. The CSIC was established in 2003.

Concerns about the regulation of immigration consultants arose. There were complaints from the public and from within the profession about unacceptable practices of immigration consultants.

In 2008, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration undertook a study of the immigration consulting industry. The committee recommended the creation of a new regulatory body. The Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) then launch a public selection process in June 2010, leading to the ICCRC's naming as the new regulator of immigration consultants.

ICCRC's job is to regulate immigration consultants that they provide their services in a professional and ethical manner. Quality consultation, representation and immigration advice will lead to public confidence in the integrity of Canada's immigration program.

It is anticipated that ICCRC will take the place of CSIC by summer. Transitional measures will be set to ensure continuity of service for both existing members in good standing of CSIC and their clients during the transition.

This change in regulatory body is part of a broader strategy to protect people wanting to immmigrate to or stay in Canada from immigration fraud.

Sources:

Citizenship & Immmigration Canada (CIC) News Release
Canada Gazette - Regulations Amending the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

People looking to migrate to Canada or work there must verify diligently that they are transacting only with authorized immigration consultants.

Is your immigration consultant authorized?

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September 2010 Bar Examinations Results - 982 New Lawyers in the Country

The September 2010 Bar Exam results were released today by the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

Only 982 out of the 4, 847 examinees passed the 2010 Bar examinations. The passing rate of 20.26% is the second lowest passing percentage in the last 10 years of the Philippine Bar Exams.

Cesario Antonio S. Singzon, from the Ateneo de Manila University is the topnotcher of 2010 September Bar Examinations, obtaining a mark of 89.00%.

The rest of the top bar examinees are as folllows:

• Filemon Ray L. Javier, ADMU 86.850
  
• Paolo Carlo C. Tolention, Arellano University 86.800
  
• Janette R. Ancog, Ateneo de Davao University, 85.900
  
• Johanna Sunga, ADMU, 85.850
  
• Krizelle Marie Poblacion, University of the Phils. 85.650
  
• Maria Christina C. Ortua, UP, 85.50
  
• Krystal Lyn T. Uy, UP, 85.50
  
• Johanna Eileen M. Capones, UP 84.800
  
• Wiliam Benson S. Gan, ADMU, 84.750
  
• Glenn C. Carampatana, University of San Carlos, 84.550
  
• Darren L. Salipsip, Arellano University, 84.550
  

[Click here for the complete list of the 2010 September Bar Exam Results]

Source: GMAnews.tv

The Philippine Bar Exam is the professional licensure examinations for Filipinos aspiring to be lawyers. The September 2010 Bar Exams were held last year (September 5, 12, 19, & 26) at the DLSU Taft Campus and was marred by a grenade blast on the last day, injuring some 50 people.

In a related matter, the 2011 Bar examinations will be held in November at the University of Santo Tomas. The 2011 Bar examinations will feature changes. Multiple Choice questions will be incorporated just like the other professional licensure exams. For the complete details on the approved changes in the conduct of the next Bar exams, proceed here.

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ASEAN Scholarships: Full Scholarships in Singapore, No Bonds Attached

March reminds me of school graduation and of education. Skills and experience are also important but as is often the case, an education or a degree more likely help one land the first job which can lead to developing skills and gaining experience.

I came across a newspaper ad about the ASEAN Scholarships being offered by the government of Singapore. I think that's a top-ranked education.

The ASEAN Scholarships aim to provide opportunities to the young people of ASEAN to develop their potential and equip them with skills that will enable them to confidently step into the new millennium.

The ASEAN Scholarships lead to the award of the Singapore-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A-Level) (or equivalent) certificates. Outstanding students who perform well in the GCE A-Level (or equivalent) Examination may apply for the ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarships offered by the National University of Singapore, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore Management University or Singapore University of Technology and Design.

The ASEAN scholarships are open for applications in the following countries now!

Brunei
Malaysia
Thailand
The Philippines
Vietnam

For interested Filipino students, here are the eligibility criteria:

• Nationals of The Philippines
  
• Born between 1995 to 1997
  
• Completed at least High School Year 2
  
• Preference will be given to those who have completed High School Year 3
  
• Proficiency in English and a good record of participation in co-curricular activities would be an advantage
  

Application period for the 2012 ASEAN Scholarships for The Philippines will be open from 6 March 2011 (9am) to 25 April 2011 (10pm).

Scholarship applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online. CLICK HERE.

For more details about the ASEAN scholarship for the Philippines, proceed here.

An education obtained from Singapore will undoubtedly put one to a promising start on his/her career path. After graduation, landing a good-paying job in Singapore isn't far-fetch. The best part about this scholarship, is that there is no bond attached.

Almost all scholarships have age requirements. So, I encourage the youth(or their parents) to be interested with international scholarships and take their chance while they are still eligible.

Begin a successful career with the ASEAN scholarships in Singapore.

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Other Professional Engineers [NOC 2148]

There are other engineering occupational classification not yet covered in this site. They will be called as other Professional Engineers.

This group of engineers includes agricultural and bio-resource engineers, biomedical engineers, engineering physicists and engineering scientists, marine and naval engineers, textile engineers and other specialized engineering occupations.

The following is a summary of the main duties of other professional engineers.

• Agricultural and bio-resource engineers design and develop machinery, structures, equipment and systems related to agriculture and food processing.
  
• Biomedical engineers design and develop medical diagnostic and clinical instrumentation, equipment and procedures; develop devices to assist persons with disabilities; advise hospital administrators on planning, acquisition and use of medical equipment; and modify and install or supervise installation of equipment.
  
• Engineering physicists and engineering scientists conduct research, develop processes, programs and equipment to expand fundamental knowledge in the applied sciences and engineering and to support advanced engineering and scientific applications.
  
• Marine and naval engineers design and develop marine vessels and floating structures and associated marine power plants, propulsion systems and related systems and equipment and oversee the building, maintenance and repair of vessels and marine systems.
  
• Textile engineers design and develop processes, equipment and procedures for the production of fibres, yarns and textiles.
  

Other professional engineers may be called with any of the following titles:

agricultural engineer
agronomy engineer
agroprocessing engineer
architect, naval
bioelectrical engineer
biomechanical engineer
biomedical engineer
biomedical engineer – research and development
bio-resource engineer
clinical biomedical engineer
dairy plant engineer
engineer in agronomy
engineer, agroprocessing
engineer, bioelectrical
engineer, biomechanical
engineer, biomedical
engineer, food processing
engineer, food technology
engineer, textile
engineering physicist
engineering scientist
food processing engineer
food technology engineer
marine engineer
marine systems engineer
naval architect
naval engineer
ship construction engineer
shipbuilding engineer
textile engineer

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Good News for Taiwan-bound OFWs, Visa Restrictions Lifted. Factory Workers In Demand in Taiwan

Good News for Taiwan-bound Filipino overseas workers!

The recent restrictions imposed by the Taiwan government on visa applications of Filipinos to Taiwan has been lifted today. Work permits and visa processing will follow the usual procedures prior to February 7, 2011.

Among the restrictions were additional documentary requirement (Social Security System card) and lengthier screening process.

The restriction stemmed from the Philippine's move to deport 14 Taiwanese to China last Ferbruary 2. Angered, the Taiwan government imposed those restrictions.

In a letter to special emissary Mar Roxas III dated March 15, 2011, Taiwan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Timothy Chin-tien Yang said,

"To express our good faith in response to your visits and the most recent measures taken by your government, we are lifting the restrictions on visa applications for all Filipino workers, effective immediately, and will resume the method used to process their work permits prior to February 7, 2011."

Source: GMAnews.tv

Former Senator Mar Roxas III was sent to Taiwan in February 21 & March 14 to resolve the issue. The change of commissioner in the Philippine Bureau of Immigration was viewed by Taiwan as a form of apology. One, it demanded from the Philippine government when the row started.

This breath of good news for Taiwan-bound Filipino overseas workers would surely motivate them more to perform their jobs well in Taiwan.

As of this writing, approved job orders by the POEA for Taiwan show that factory workers are in demand in Taiwan.

Best of luck to all Taiwan-bound OFWs. To other Filipinos looking for Taiwan jobs, beware of illegal recruiters.

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Discover Canada: the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship - Updated Citizenship Guide

For those wanting to work in Canada and eventually become a citizen, it would greatly help them to know by heart, Discover Canada especially the recently updated version.

Discover Canada: the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship is a popular citizenship study guide read by Canadians themselves. It is also the official study guide for the citizenship test, a very good resource for citizenship applicants or for students simply researching about Canada.

Discover Canada: the Rights & Responsibilities of Citizenship
Screenshot of Cover Page

This comprehensive guide to Canadian citizensip was launched on November 12, 2009. It was updated to further strengthen its content on common Canadian values such as freedom, democracy, human rights, the rule of law and the equality of men & women. It is very helpful to understand Canada's history, values, symbols and Canadian institutions. It also highlights the contribution of ethnic and cultural communities in shaping Canadian identity and the sacrifices made by Canada's veterans.

Changes to the guide include:

• A new pull-out box called Becoming Canadian which emphasizes that a newcomer has a responsibility to embrace Canadian democratic principles and that past experiences in warfare or conflict do not justify bringing violent, extreme or hateful prejudices to Canada.
  
• Recognition that gay and lesbian Canadians enjoy the full protection of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil marriage.
  
• The addition of forced marriage among the practices that are not tolerated in Canada.
  
• Additions to the section on the War of 1812, which celebrates its bicentennial next year.
  The section has been expanded to include more context on the conflict and its importance in shaping Canada.
  
• A revamped Modern Canada section including new headings, more content about trade and economic growth, and more examples of Canada’s outstanding cultural figures.
  

- Source: CIC Website.

Discover Canada: The Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship can be downloaded or ordered from the CIC website. Click HERE.

Citizenship applicants can contact the CIC Call Centre at 1-888-242-2100 for any questions.

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Attend the 2nd Manila Bulletin Job Fair at Glorietta on March 14 & 15, 2011

Filipinos looking for employment should go to the Glorietta Activity center tomorrow, March 14 and on Tuesday, March 15 for the 2nd Manila Bulletin Job Fair.

I learned of this from Today's issue of Manila Bulletin. Last year, the inaugural Manila Bulletin Job Fair were attended by over 3000 people.

Aside from employment opportunities, attendees of this job fair can get invaluable tips and information from the free talks to be given by top caliber expert speakers.

Giveaways and freebies also await participants of the 2nd Manila Bulletin Job Fair. If you intend to attend, be early.

Good luck to all job seekers who will attend.

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Computer Engineers [NOC 2147] (Except Software Engineers and Designers)

Computer engineers (except software engineers and designers) research, plan, design, develop, modify, evaluate and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware and related equipment, and information and communication system networks including mainframe systems, local and wide area networks, fibre-optic networks, wireless communication networks, Intranets, the Internet and other data communications systems.

Computer Engineers [NOC 2147]
Image from Wikipedia

Computer engineers & telecommunications hardware engineers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Analyze user's requirements, and design and develop system architecture and specifications
  
• Research, design, develop and integrate computer and telecommunications hardware such as microprocessors, integrated circuit boards and semiconductor lasers
  
• Develop and conduct design verification simulations and prototype bench tests of components
  
• Supervise, inspect and provide design support during the manufacturing, installation and implementation of computer and telecommunications hardware
  
• Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and clients
  
• May lead and co-ordinate teams of engineers, technologists, technicians and drafters in the design and development of computer and telecommunications hardware.
  

Network system engineers & data communication engineers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Research, design and develop information and communication system network architecture
  
• Research, evaluate and integrate network system and data communication hardware and software
  
• Assess, document and optimize the capacity and performance of information and communication system networks
  
• May lead and co-ordinate teams of design professionals in the development and integration of information and communication system architecture, hardware and software.
  
• Computer engineers may specialize in a number of areas including analog and digital signal processing, fibre optics, integrated circuits, lasers, microprocessors, microwaves and radio astronomy.
  

Computer engineers under this classification [NOC 2147] goes by any of the following sample titles:

application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design engineer
capacity planner, network
capacity planning analyst
computer engineer
computer engineer (except software)
computer hardware engineer
computer systems engineer
computer telecommunications specialist
data communications specialist
engineer, computer (except software)
engineer, computer hardware
engineer, hardware
engineer, network systems
engineer, optical communications
engineer, optical communications hardware
engineer, telecommunications hardware
fibre-optic network designer
hardware circuit board designer
hardware design engineer
hardware development engineer
hardware engineer
hardware specialist, telecommunications
hardware technical architect
microprocessor designer and application engineer
microwave systems engineer
microwave transmission systems engineer
network architect – computer systems
network designer – computer systems
network engineer, communication hardware
network specialist – computer systems
network systems engineer
network test engineer
optical communications engineer
optical communications hardware engineer
optical systems engineer – telecommunications
radio systems engineer
spacecraft electronics engineer – hardware
specialist, telecommunications hardware
systems designer – hardware
technical architect – hardware
telecommunications hardware engineer
telecommunications hardware specialist
telecommunications specialist – computer systems
telecommunications systems specialist
telephone engineer
wireless communications network engineer

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Aerospace Engineers [NOC 2146]

Aerospace engineers research, design and develop aerospace vehicles, aerospace systems and their components, and perform duties related to their testing, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance.

Aerospace engineers are employed by aircraft and spacecraft manufacturers, air transport carriers, and in government and educational and research institutions.

Aerospace Engineers [NOC 2146]
Aerospace Vehicles image from Wikipedia

Aerospace engineers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Design and develop aerospace vehicles, systems and components such as aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, satellites and space-based communication systems
  
• Develop and conduct computer simulations of aerospace vehicles, systems and components using advanced mathematical modelling
  
• Prepare specifications for materials and processes to be used in aerospace manufacturing, maintenance, repair or modification
  
• Supervise and co-ordinate the manufacturing, assembly modification, repair and overhaul of aircraft and spacecraft
  
• Co-ordinate ground and flight tests of air and spacecraft
  
• Develop operational specifications, maintenance schedules and manuals for operators
  
• Develop the technical phases of logistical and operational support for aerospace vehicles and systems
  
• Investigate and report on structural or other component or system failures, accidents or incidents and prepare recommendations for corrective action.
  

Aerospace engineers may take any of the following sample titles:

aerodynamics engineer
aeronautical engineer
aerospace engineer
aerospace engineer – design and development
aerospace engineer – flight operations
aerospace engineer – flight support
aerospace engineer – flight test
aerospace engineer – mass properties
aerospace engineer – material stress
aerospace engineer – materials and processes
aerospace engineer – military
aerospace engineer – propulsion systems
aerospace engineer – systems
aerospace engineer – systems analysis
aerospace engineer – weight and balance
aerospace engineer, structures
aerospace reliability specialist
aerospace structural engineer
aerospace systems engineer
aerospace test engineer
aircraft design engineer
design engineer, aircraft
projects engineer, aeronautical
propulsion engineer – aerospace vehicles
space reliability specialist
stress engineer – aerospace
structural engineer, aerospace
structures aerospace engineer
systems engineer, aerospace
test engineer, aerospace
weight analyst, aircraft design – engineer
weight and balance engineer – aerospace

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DFA Alert Level Guidelines for OFW Deployment by the POEA

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of the Philippine government issued the following Alert Level guidelines with respect to POEA's deployment of overseas Filipino workers abroad.

1. For Alert Level 1 (Observation Stage), a travel advisory will be issued by the DFA. The POEA will allow the deployment of overseas Filipino workers with new job contracts (new hires) and returning workers (vacationing or rehires) with valid work visas/resident permits

2. For Alert Level 2 (Caution Stage), a travel advisory would have already been in place and a partial deployment ban will be issued. Under this alert level, only returning workers will be allowed to Bahrain. Returning workers, however, must execute an affidavit that he is well aware of the security ris, but voluntarily proceeds to Bahrain.

3. For Alert Level 3 (Warning Stage) and Alert Level 4 (Repatriation), a total deployment ban will be implemented.

These Alert Levels were specifically implemented with respect to the situation in Bahrain. I think that these guidelines serves as true with respect to any country whose situation can endanger the lives of OFWs.

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More Jobs at YouTube this 2011

2011 is set to be largest hiring year in YouTube's history as the video sharing website plans to grow its personnel by more than 30%.

YouTube needs top talents to fill various key positions this year.



Jobs at YouTube include positions in the following areas:

• Administrative
  
• Advertising Sales and Customer Support
  
• Business Operations and Development
  
• Engineering Operations
  
• Human Resources
  
• Legal and Public Policy
  
• Marketing and Communications
  
• Product Management
  
• Software Engineering
  
• User Experience
  

YouTube is headquartered in San Bruno, California and is now a part of Google. Majority of these YouTube jobs will be based in its headquarters or in Mountain View, CA. Job openings are also available on other YouTube offices across the world.

I think that the most exciting work in YouTube falls on the User Experience division. It is the YouTube jobs that directly impacts those that regularly troop to the site to catch a glimpse of amazing videos.

Are you interested in working at YouTube? Click here.

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Industrial Engineers & Manufacturing Engineers NOC 2141

Industrial Engineers and Manufacturing engineers conduct studies, and develop and supervise programs to achieve the best use of equipment, human resources, technology, materials and procedures to enhance efficiency and productivity.

Industrial engineers and manufacturing engineers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Plan and design plant layouts and facilities
  
• Study new machinery and facilities and recommend or select efficient combinations
  
• Develop flexible or integrated manufacturing systems and procedures
  
• Conduct studies and implement programs to determine optimum inventory levels for production and to allow optimum utilization of machinery, materials and resources
  
• Analyze costs of production
  
• Design, develop and conduct time studies and work simplification programs
  
• Determine human resource and skill requirements and develop training programs
  
• Develop performance standards, evaluation systems and wage and incentive programs
  
• Conduct studies of the reliability and performance of plant facilities and production or administrative systems
  
• Develop maintenance standards, schedules and programs
  
• Establish programs and conduct studies to enhance industrial health and safety or to identify and correct fire and other hazards
  
• Evaluate or assess industrial facilities
  
• Supervise technicians, technologists, analysts, administrative staff and other engineers.
  

Industrial engineers and manufacturing engineers may be called with any of the following sample titles:


CIM (computer integrated manufacturing) engineer
computer integrated manufacturing (CIM) engineer
consulting industrial engineer
cost engineer
efficiency engineer
engineer, computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
engineer, manufacturing
fire prevention engineer
industrial efficiency engineer
industrial engineer
industrial safety engineer
manufacturing engineer
methods engineer
plant engineer
production engineer
QA (quality assurance) engineer
quality assurance (QA) engineer
quality control engineer
safety engineer
systems engineer – manufacturing
time-study engineer
work measurement engineer

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Over 6,000 Jobs on "America in 3-D" Job Fair

The US Embassy in Manila will host a job fair as part of the America in 3-D program. It is a program that aims to celebrate American culture, values and programs in the Philippines. "America in 3-D" is a three-day program to be held in SM City North Edsa from March 18 through 20.

The America in 3-D job fair features 33 American companies offering over 6,000 positions. Some of the positions being offered include BPO positions, IT & Engineering positions. Some of the companies participating in the job fair are Accenture, Chevron, Emerson, Lexmark, Procter & Gamble, Sykes, Pfizer & Teletech.

Click here for the complete list of positions and companies.

Even the US Embassy in Manila itself is looking for fill 7 positions through the America in 3-D Job Fair.

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Electrical Engineers & Electronics Engineers NOC 2133

Electrical engineers and Electronics engineers design, plan, research, evaluate and test electrical and electronic equipment and systems.

They are employed by electrical utilities, communications companies, manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, consulting firms, and by a wide range of manufacturing, processing and transportation industries and government.

Electrical engineers and Electronics engineers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Conduct research into the feasibility, design, operation and performance of electrical generation and distribution networks, electrical machinery and components and electronic communications, instrumentation and control systems, equipment, and components
  
• Prepare material cost and timing estimates, reports and design specifications for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  
• Design electrical and electronic circuits, components, systems and equipment
  
• Supervise and inspect the installation, modification, testing and operation of electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  
• Develop maintenance and operating standards for electrical and electronic systems and equipment
  
• Investigate electrical or electronic failures
  
• Prepare contract documents and evaluate tenders for construction or maintenance
  
• Supervise technicians, technologists, programmers, analysts and other engineers.
  
• Electrical and electronics engineers may specialize in a number of areas including electrical design for residential, commercial or industrial installations, electrical power generation and transmission, and instrumentation and control systems.
  

Electrical engineers and Electronics engineers go by some of the following sample titles:

analogue amplifier design engineer
antenna engineer
audio engineer – electricity and electronics
avionics engineer
broadcasting professional engineer
chief electrical engineer
chief electronics engineer
chief engineer – electric power
chief engineer – radio and television broadcasting
circuit design engineer
communications and electronics engineer – military
control systems engineer
design and development engineer, electrical and electronic systems
design engineer, electrical
design engineer, electrical power systems
design engineer, radio and television broadcasting systems
digital circuit design engineer
displays and controls design engineer
distribution planning engineer, electrical
electrical and electronics research engineer
electrical design engineer
electrical distribution engineer
electrical energy transmission engineer
electrical energy transmission planning engineer
electrical engineer
electrical engineer, process control
electrical equipment engineer
electrical network engineer
electrical power scheduling engineer
electrical power systems design engineer
electrical research engineer
electrical systems planning engineer
electronics engineer
electronics research engineer
electronics test engineer
engineer, avionics
engineer, electrical distribution planning
engineer, electrical energy transmission
engineer, electrical energy transmission planning
engineer, electronics
engineer, instrumentation
engineer, instrumentation and control
instrumentation and control engineer
instrumentation engineer
land electrical and mechanical engineering officer – military
line construction engineer
low voltage equipment engineer
meter engineer
metrology engineer
microelectronics engineer
overhead electrical distribution engineer
planning engineer, electrical energy transmission
planning engineer, electrical systems
process control engineer, electrical
process instrumentation engineer
professional engineer, broadcasting
protection engineer, electrical systems
protective relay engineer
radar engineer
radio and television broadcasting design engineer
radio and television broadcasting systems design engineer
radio research engineer
roadway lighting design engineer
rural electrification engineer
satellite instrumentation engineer
service engineer, electrical power systems
signal engineer
spacecraft electronics engineer
technical services electrical engineer
television systems engineer
test engineer, electronics
underground electrical distribution engineer

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March 2011 Visa Bulletin - Congratulations to graduating students and their parents!

School graduation ceremonies are normally held during the month of March. It's that time of the year that parents feel some sort of accomplishments - for being able to send their kids to school, for giving their kids the education they need.



Congratulations to graduating students and their parents!

March 2011 Visa Bulletin

Giving your kids a quality education in this part of the globe is a real struggle. With a commercialized educational system, education is now like a commodity and is just a privilege, not a right as stated in the constitution. Graduation ceremonies, however, may also mean a signal for a more serious struggle - their kids moving up from elementary education to high school or from high school to college. Almost all schools increase tuition every year. That, to most parents, is a concern.

But those who are now living and working in Canada with their family are insulated from this kind of problem. In Canada, education is free. You can also have this benefit. You just have to want it and make a commitment to your decision.

Let's get your application filed!

If your occupation is in the current list of 29 in-demand occupations, you only have until June 30, 2011 or until the 1,000 cap for your occupation is reached, to get your application filed to Centralized Intake Office (CIO). That's less than 4 months from now. You have to act quickly!

What is to be done?

This also applies to those who availed the start up program (Privilege Plan) in preparation for the new list of occupations which may be released this July 2011 (or earlier).

1. Log on to http://clients.go2canada.com and fill up the online application forms. By now, you should already have your username and password. If not, please get in touch with your assigned Consultant.

2. Submit basic requirements. You should do this only after filling up the forms online. We will not accept partial submission. When visiting the office, please set an appointment first. Basic requirements includes original or certified true copies of the following:

- NSO Authenticated birth certificates of all family members
- NSO Authenticated marriage Certificate/Proof of common-law partnership
- NSO Authenticated CENOMAR/Advisory on Marriage
- College/University Diploma and TOR (principal applicant and spouse)
- Copy of passport (all family members)
- Proof of relationship in Canada, if applicable
- Employment Certificates/Other proof of employemnt (all employers within the last ten years, for the principal applicant only)

3. Send your job description using the prescribed format for review and enhancement.

4. Take the IELTS Exam. Remember that the result of your exam will be released about two weeks after the exam. The sooner you schedule your exam, the better. But make sure you make the necessary preparation. Take advantage of our FREE IELTS Simulation Test and Evaluation. For IELTS Examination schedule, visit www.ielts.org


5. Finalization of application forms. To do this, you need to submit the remaining required documents such as IELTS Exam result, employment certificate with detailed duties and responsibilities, proof of funds, etc.

6. Send your application to Centralized Intake Office. Here we will need your payment for the visa processing fee in a form of bank draft payable to Receiver General For Canada in Canadian currency. You can also use credit card to pay the visa processing fee.

Should there be concerns that we should be aware of, please let us know.

Changes in FSW Points System

Citizenship and Immigration Canada recently proposed changes that will affect the current FSW Points System. The selection criteria and passmark would be pretty much the same but there may be changes in the way points are awarded for each factor. After the consultations that CIC is currently doing, the new points system will be published and may be implemented right away. It may probably affect those filing their applications starting July 2011. Hopefully, it will not to be implemented retroactively.

In a nutshell, the following will be the changes:

Age - maximum points may be awarded only for the age bracket of 21-35 years old and a reduced points for those older.

Language - There will be diffirent criteria for professionals, skilled tradespeople, technicians and apprentices.

Work Experience - The points awarded for this factor will be reduced

Education - skilled tradespeople, technicians and apprentices will have a lower requirement to get points under this factor

The proposed changes will make the program more accessible to skilled tradespeople, technicians and apprentices. It will also place greater emphasis on younger immigrants.

It actually makes sense. If Canada wants the skilled tradespeople, they should make the program realistic. Not many welders talk to their welding rods using the English language, right? :-) See, of the 1,000 cap for the crane operators, only 4 applications were received by Centralized Intake Office as of this post.

Angeles City Satellite Office

We now have a satellite office in Angeles City, Pampanga. It's located at 3rd Floor GM Building, Sta Tereista, Angles City. Should you wish to visit Angeles City office, it's by appointment only. My regular schedule there is every Tuesday from 1pm to 5pm.

Visa Processing Status Monitor

For applications filed before February 27, 2008, The Canadian Visa Office in Manila is yet to finish Dec 2004 applications.

For applications filed after February 27, 2008, processing period is still 6-12 months from the time the Visa Office acknowledged receipt of your file. It now takes about 4-5 months for CIO to complete the assessment and forward a case to the Visa Office. Upon receipt of notice from CIO, it takes about 2-3 months for Canadian Visa Office in Manila to send an Application Number (File Number). You will receive this notice via email.

To check your application status online:

Filed to Centralized Intake Office: CIO Online Inquiry

Waiting for Visa Office Notice: Canada Visa Application Status Online

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1,200 Census Jobs at Data Operations Centre for Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec Residents Only

As part of the conduct of Canada's Census 2011 in May, Statistics Canada needs 1,200 people to staff Census 2011 Data Operations Centre.

The staff will be working at the Data Operations Centre located at 200 boulevard de la Technologie (located directly off boulevard des Hautes Plaines) Gatineau, Québec.

The census jobs at the Data Operations Centre will be composed of 100 Processing Supervisors & 1100 Processing Clerks. These staff positions are only available for Eastern Ontario & Western Quebec Residents Only.

To apply online, please visit: http://jobs-emplois.gc.ca/index-eng.htm.

The official webpage of the census jobs in the Data Operations Centre says that candidates must :

• be available from mid-April, 2011 to September 30, 2011. Some positions, depending upon operational requirements, may be extended until October 2011.
• be willing to work on a specific 5 day schedule between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Schedules over the weekend are possible (where applicable, shift premiums will be paid)
• meet the education, experience and language requirements indicated on the Statement of Merit Criteria for the position
• successfully pass an Enhanced Reliability Security Screening
• successfully complete all testing phases, and meet all conditions of employment
  be willing and able to work in a high-production, high-volume work environment

Candidates will be hired under the 2011 Census Exclusion Order and will not be eligible for closed competitions, i.e., competitions open to persons employed in the Public Service, during their period of employment.

*Image taken from here.

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35,000 Census Jobs Available for Canada's Census 2011 This May

Canada will be conducting Census 2011 this May. As such, about 35,000 census jobs will be available across the country.

Staff is needed for a variety of supervisory and non-supervisory jobs for the 2011 Census. Canadians and permanent residents are welcome to apply to make a lasting contribution to Canada and its people.

Census jobs start at different times depending on location and assignment. Supervisory positions (Crew leaders) are staffed first, then the non-supervisory positions (Enumerators).

Interested Canadians can mail their application form or apply online.

• Print and complete complete the application form available in HTML and PDF format and mail to:
  
  Statistics Canada
  2011 Census Field Operations (Management Services)
  Jean Talon 6-D8
  170 Tunney’s Pasture Driveway
  Ottawa, Ontario
  K1A 0T6
  
• If you choose to apply online, click HERE.
  
  Online applicants are required first to read and accept Statistics Canada’s Privacy Notice. Also, submission of online applications during site maintenance (between 3:30 and 4:05 am EST) is not recommended.
  

Please complete only one application. You can indicate in your application that you are interested in positions at the supervisory and/or non-supervisory level.

Candidates will be contacted only if there are positions available in their geographic area.

NOTES:

Information about census jobs for the Canada Census 2011 are collated from its official webpage and posted here.

Image taken from here.

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Machinists, Machining & Tooling Inspectors NOC 7231

Machinists set up and operate a variety of machine tools to cut or grind metal, plastic or other materials to make or modify parts or products with precise dimensions.

Machining and tooling inspectors inspect machined parts and tooling in order to maintain quality control standards.

They are employed by machinery, equipment, motor vehicle, automotive parts, aircraft and other metal products manufacturing companies and by machine shops.

A Machinist
Image from wikipedia

Machinists perform some or all of the following duties:

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, charts and tables or study sample parts to determine machining operation to be performed, and plan best sequence of operations
  
• Compute dimensions and tolerances and measure and lay out work pieces
  
• Set up, operate and maintain a variety of machine tools including computer numerically controlled (CNC) tools to perform precision, non-repetitive machining operations such as sawing, turning, milling, boring, planing, drilling, precision grinding and other operations
  
• Fit and assemble machined metal parts and subassemblies using hand and power tools
  
• Verify dimensions of products for accuracy and conformance to specifications using precision measuring instruments
  
• May set up and program machine tools for use by machining tool operators.
  

Machining and tooling inspectors perform some or all of the following duties:

• Verify dimensions of machined parts or tooling using micrometers, verniers, callipers, height gauges, optical comparators, co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM) or other specialized measuring instruments
  
• Maintain, repair and calibrate precision measuring instruments such as dial indicators, fixed gauges, height gauges and other measuring devices
  
• Report deviations from specifications and tolerances to supervisor
  
• Maintain inspection records and complete inspection reports.
  

Machinists, Machining Inspectors & Tooling Inspectors go by any of the following sample titles;


aircraft engine parts machinist
aircraft machinist
apprentice automotive machinist
apprentice machinist
auto parts machine shop inspector
automotive machinist
aviation machinist
bench machinist
charge hand, machine shop
CNC (computer numerical control) machinist
computer numerical control (CNC) machinist
computer-assisted machinist
diesel engine machinist
differential gear testing machinist
electrical machinist
firearms machining inspector
firearms model maker machinist
gear inspector-machinist
gear tester-machinist
general machinist
inspector, auto parts machine shop
inspector, firearms machining
inspector, machine shop
inspector, machined parts
inspector, machining
inspector, machining and tooling
inspector, propellers – machining
inspector, tool and die
inspector, tool and gauge
inspector, tooling
inspector, toolroom
journeyman/woman machinist
machine shop charge hand
machine shop inspector
machine shop inspector, auto parts
machined parts inspector
machining and tooling inspector
machining inspector
machining inspector, firearms
machinist
machinist – military
machinist apprentice
machinist, aircraft engine parts
machinist, automotive
machinist, ballistic laboratory
machinist, bench
machinist, CNC (computer numerical control)
machinist, diesel engines
machinist, differential gear testing
machinist, experimental
machinist, maintenance
machinist, model maker
machinist, motion picture equipment
machinist, mouldmaking
machinist, moulds and cores
machinist, precision
machinist, toolroom
maintenance machinist
master machinist
mould and core machinist
mouldmaking machinist
NC (numerically controlled) machinist
precision machinist
printing press machinist
propeller inspector – machining
prototype machinist
set-up machinist
tool and die inspector
tool and gauge inspector
tooling inspector
toolroom inspector
toolroom machinist
turbine blade machinist

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Repatriated OFWs from Libya Gets A Few Good Breaks

Repatriated OFWs from Libya really deserves a few good breaks to go their way.

The government promised to grant them Php 10,000 financial assistance, loan assistance and to prioritize them for reemployment either abroad or locally.

The jobs or opportunities lost by repatriated OFWs from Libya may not be replaced. At least, not immediately. But, I guess, they can be thankful to be safely back at home and receive some focused attention from the government.

First, the displaced OFWs from Libya will get a finacial relief assistance worth Php 10, 000 thru OWWA. To avail of the assistance, they just need to present their passports or travel documents or two valid IDs with photo.

The availing of this one-time grant will only take a day and is now available at OWWA regional welfare offices.

Definitley, the financial assistance is a small sum. The government promised to provide loan assistance.

Last and more importantly, these displaced OFWs from Libya will be prioritized to be rehired for overseas employment as promised by licensed recruitment agencies who deployed them to Libya.

Should they decided to stay, they will also be prioritized for livelihood programs and local jobs as promised by the DOLE.

List of Repatriated Filipino Nationals from Libya from the DOLE website.

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6 Countries OFWs Should Not Look (or worse, Come) For Jobs at the Moment

UPDATE [March 17, 2011]:
In a memorandum, DOLE Sec. Rosalinda Baldoz ordered Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) administrator Carlos Cao Jr. to “immediately effect the deferment in the processing and deployment of all newly hired workers to Bahrain."

- Source: GMANews.tv

UPDATE [March 11, 2011]:

Deployment of overseas Filipino workers to Bahrain is now allowed, both for returning workers and new hires, as per POEA Advisory No. 10.

There are six countries that Overseas Filino Workers (OFWs) are advised not to look for employment at the moment because of civil unrest and political instability. They are Afghanistan, Egypt, Iraq, Libya, Tunisia & Yemen.

The raging unrest in these countries has posed a great problem to Filipinos currently working there - for their safety & repatriation back home. And as such, job seekers are advised to look for jobs elsewhere until things become peaceful and normal again.

GMAnews TV has this nice infographic about the said countries and other relevant data.

Project head and text: Paolo Ferrer
Graphics: Analyn Perez
Research: GMA News Research with reports from Reuters

The turn of events has been rather unfortunate. Add to that the virtually freeze-hiring in Taiwan. But Filipinos are known to be resilient.

I trust that these sad developments will only make OFWs more wiser into which countries are safer and stable for employment.

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Mr.Kevin Stringer Scam - Looking for Caregivers

Here's another online scam similar to that of Mr. Nicklas Steve Addison from London looking for Caregivers.

Hello,

I am Mr.Kevin Stringer, 36 Years Old, and working with Bachas oil and gas Construction Company London. Due to the nature of my work, I don't usually stays at home unless during weekends. My home address: 72 London Street Reading, RG1 4SJ UK.I'm single parents, I will like you to know that i have just two kids.

Alex and Linda, I need an honest and caring living-in male or female nanny/caregiver who will come to London take care of my kids in my house. I am willing to offer salary amount of 2000, British Pounds every month, Food and Accommodation. And also i will put my effort to make sure that the travel papers will be legal secured. In case if you are interested to be a nanny to my kids, urgently get back to me. Or if you know someone who is willing and capable in taking care of kids, please ask the person to contact me,

Best regard,
Mr.Kevin Stringer.

Contact: kevinstringer27@yahoo.com

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SCAM: Caregivers for London | Mr. Nicklas Steve Addison

There's a certain Mr. Nicklas Steve Addison from London who sent me an email looking for caregivers to take care of his two kids. Here's the content of his email.

Hello, I am Mr. Nicklas Steve Addison, a 43 years parent with two little kids in london. I am a banker working with one of the small bank here in london. I am looking for a qualified caregiver/housekeeper or qualified personal individual who will be able to be looking after my two little kids in my home when I am off to work. my present caregiver will be resigning her post soon so due to the nature of my job, I would be needing someone to take over from her.

I need a caregiver whether female or male that is homely, caring, experience, humble and also God fearing that can take a very good care of my kid in my absents. The basic occupation salary is GBP600.00 Pounds per week and the contract duraction will be two years renewable. kindly email me back or call +447035972087 in regards to this offer.

I will be very grateful if I can get a positive reply from you and do not forget to give me your full details with your CV and passport copy as soon as possible or give me a call so that I can direct you on necessary requirements for the job. Best regards, Mr. Nicklas Steve Addison E-MAIL..nicklassteveaddison@yahoo.com PHONE..+447035972087.

He said he is a banker and dont have the luxury of time but can actually sit on his computer and do bloghopping to "recruit" workers. That it inself is a suspect. And come on, I can't remember applying for a caregiver position so where in the world did you get my email address?

This is not new. In fact, I have lost count how many times I received email of this kind. They just change the names and location but mostly, they claim to be from somewhere in UK. Operators of this scam also use blog comments to lure victims.

Do not fall for it. It's a scam!

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POEA Appeals for Loan Collection Deferment for Taiwan-Bound OFWs

The POEA thru Administrator Carlos Cao Jr. appealed to recruitment agencies and lending companies to understand the current plight of Taiwan-bound OFWs and defer collection of loan payments until such time that they are deployed and are able to receive their first salary.

Due to the rift between the Philippines and Taiwan that started last month, Taiwan-bound OFWs were required to submit additional documents before a work visa is issued. This resulted to longer processing time. Thus, it would be a while before these OFWs can afford to pay for their loans.

Taiwan-bound OFWs surely deserves some breaks in their current predicament.

Last week, the government has set up special windows in five key government agencies (DFA, NSO, NBI, SSS & PhilHealth) to help Taiwan-bound OFWs. Those special windows will help expedite the processing of documentary requirement in compliance with Taiwan's stricter regulations for issuance of work visa.

These efforts to ease the difficulties of Taiwan-bound OFWs are welcome. However, the best scenario would be the quick resolution of the Taiwan-PHL row for the benefit of these OFWs and their families.

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Currency Exchange Facility For Repatriated OFWs from Libya Set by BSP

UPDATE [April 29, 2011]:
For repatriate OFWs from Libya (or if you know someone) have only until June 30, 2011 to avail of the currency exchange facility (CEF) to convert their Libyan Dinars to peso after the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)decided to terminate the CEF by July 1, 2011.

UPDATE [March 11, 2011]:

OFWs (from Libya) who went back to the Philippines, prior to the voluntary repatriation announced by the Department of Foreign Affairs on February 24, 2011, are not considered repatriated due to conflict, and therefore, not entitled to receive the Php 10, 000.00 grant.

- OWWA Memorandum of Instruction No. 001-B series of 2011

UPDATE [March 7, 2011]:

The BSP will accept Libyan dinar for conversion to Philippine pesos starting Monday, 07 March 2011 from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. using the BSP exchange rates published daily in the BSP Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin.

The BSP and the banks require the OFWs to present pertinent documents such as passport or valid travel papers issued and signed by the Philippine Embassy and stamped with the date of the their arrival in the Philippines.

This Currency Exchange Facility (CEF) is available exclusively for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) displaced by the current situation in Libya. Each OFW will be allowed to exchange up to a maximum equivalent of ten thousand pesos (P10,000.00) in Libyan dinars.

- BSP Media Release

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) repatriated from conflict-torn Libya will have the chance to exchange the Libyan dinars they brought with them as the Monetary Board of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) approved today the opening of a Currency Exchange Facility.

Their Libyan currencies may be exchanged with the BSP or other banks but only up to a maximum of Php 10,000.00 equivalent of Libyan dinars and only within 7 days upon arriving in the country. OFWs who intend to do so will be asked to present documentary proof of their travel from Libya, primarily, their passports.

The peso-dinar exchange rate will be set by BSP and will be posted daily in the BSP Reference Exchange Rate Bulletin.

- Source: BSP Website

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Pickers in USA - 25 Approved Job Orders

Pickers are needed in the USA. That's what the POEA revealed when I looked for approved job orders for USA yesterday.

I believe the job orders are for harvesting labourers or fruit pickers such as an apple picker.

The job order was approved February 23, 2011. And the agency listed was POWER HORIZON INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES INC.(FORJSGS MANP.& GEN. SVICS INC.)

I verified the agency from the POEA's list of licensed recruitment agencies and found the following information:


POWER HORIZON INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES INC.
(FORJSGS MANP.& GEN. SVICS INC.)
Private Employment Agency
UNIT A-41B, ZETA II BLDG.
191 SALCEDO ST. LEGASPI VILLAGE
MAKATI
Tel No/s : 8123377/8140234
Email Address : manpower@powerhorizon.com
Website : www.powerhorizon.com
Official Representative : MA. CRISTINA GUTIERREZ
Status : Good Standing
License Validity : 12/10/2010 to 12/9/2014


Further verification revealed that the data from POEA's database is not updated as the agency's website is now at www.powerhorizonmanila.com.ph. Kindly check with the agency about this job order's availability.


Important NOTES:

The job order was taken from the POEA website.
Please verify with the agency if the job order is still active or not.
Beware of illegal recruiters. Read about illegal recruitment here.
Report to the POEA anything that may involve illegal recruitment immediately.

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The Public is Warned against the Increasing US Diversity Visa Scams

The US Immigration authorities issued a warning against the growing number of attempts to scam people involving the US Diversity Visa Lottery Program.

The US Diversity Immigrant Visa program is a congressionally-mandated annual lottery program for receiving a United States Permanent Resident Card or Green card. It is also known as Green Card Lottery. The program annually grants permanent resident visas to persons from countries with low rates of immigration to the United States.

Scammers are sending fraudulent emails and letters to Diversity Immigrant Visa (DV) program (Visa Lottery) applicants, posing as authorized US State personnel, in an attempt to extract payment.

In an advisory, the US Embassy in Manila warned Filipinos and the public in general about this US Diversity Visa Scam and other visa scams. First of all, the Philippines is ineligible of the said program. And the DV lottery program is free.

One form of the US Diversity Visa scam e-mail instructs recipients to send money via Western Union to a fictitious person supposed to be working at the US Embassy in London. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should money be sent to ANY address to participate in the DV lottery.

The embassy is advising people applying for US visas to be cautious before deciding to send by e-mail their personal and financial information. Verify first with the authorities to avoid being victimized by scammers and identity thieves.

Know more about the US Diversity Visa Lottery Program and how to protect yourself from scammers via the following links:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1322.html

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/alerts/alt003.shtm

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3023.html

http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3241.html

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Picker Harvesting Labourers [NOC 8611]

Harvesting labourers assist other farm workers to harvest, sort and pack crops. They are more commonly associated with harvesting fruits or fruit picking like an apple picker.

Harvesting labourers or fruit pickers perform some or all of the following duties:

• Pick row and orchard crops
  
• Sort, weigh and pack fruit and vegetables at farm
  
• Load, unload and transfer crates, supplies, farm produce and products for transport
  
• Clean up racks, trays, and growing and packaging areas.
  

Fruit picking is often done by migrant workers as they can be paid relatively low wages and usually do the job quite well. There are no specific education or training requirements to be hired as a harvest labourer/fruit picker. Progression to other farm worker positions is possible with experience.

Harvesting labourers may take any of the following sample titles:

apple picker
berry picker
crop farm labourer – harvesting
cucumber picker
field-grown crop farm labourer – harvesting
fruit harvest worker
fruit harvester
fruit or vegetable picker
fruit packer – agriculture
fruit picker
fruit sorter – agriculture
harvest hand
harvest worker
mushroom picker
packer, fruit – agriculture
packer, vegetables – agriculture
picker, fruit or vegetable
small fruit picker
sorter, fruit – agriculture
sorter, vegetable – agriculture
tobacco cutter – tobacco harvesting
tobacco picker
tobacco stripper – tobacco harvesting
tomato picker
vegetable packer
vegetable packer – agriculture
vegetable picker
vegetable sorter – agriculture

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Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Other Careers To Explore At Chevron

One of the prestigious companies to look for Metallurgical and Materials engineering careers is at Chevron Corporation.

Chevron Corporation is an American multinational energy corporation headquartered in San Ramon, California, and active in more than 180 countries.

It is engaged in every aspect of the oil, gas, and geothermal energy industries, including exploration and production; refining, marketing and transport; chemicals manufacturing and sales; and power generation. Chevron is one of the world's six "supermajor" oil companies and continuously ranked as one of America's 5 largest corporations in the past five years. - Wikipedia

Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Careers at Chevron will involve a wide range of activities, including metallurgy, welding, corrosion control and nonmetallic materials. Chevron is looking for candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical or Petroleum Engineering.

Duties will include:

• Selecting materials
  
• Resolving corrosion problems
  
• Conducting failure analyses
  
• Researching and solving problems
  
• Providing nondestructive examination support
  

Explore a career at Chevron on this page or check out the following pages:

• Chevron in Canada
  
• Chevron in United Kingdom
  
• Chevron in United States
  
• Chevron in the Philippines
  

*NOTE: This entry is purely for informational purposes only for job seekers.

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February 2011 Physician Licensure Exam Results - 655 Passed

The February 2011 Physician Licensure Examination results were released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) last February 25, 2011 wherein 655 out of 1,230 examinees successfully passed the Physician Licensure Examination (Complete, Finals and Finals with Prelims) given by the Board of Medicine in the cities of Manila and Cebu.

The February 2011 Physician Licensure Examination results Top 10 successful examinees are the following:

1. ELEANOR DE GUZMAN DELA PENA
   FEU - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
   86.33
   
   
2. JOVITH TASARRA ROYALES
   Our Lady of Fatima University - Valenzuela
   86.25
   
   
3. ELTON SHERMAN SZE PO
   Our Lady of Fatima University - Valenzuela
   85.58
   
   
4. KENNETH ESTOCAPIO YABUT
   Our Lady of Fatima University - Valenzuela
   85.50
   
   
5. NOREEN MANLAPAZ DIZON
   FEU - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation
   85.17
   
   NILA GONZALES FRANCHE
   Manila Central University - Caloocan City
   85.17
   
   
6. CENSON LEMUEL LIZARONDO CABANAS
   University of Santo Tomas
   84.92
   
   ARMIE ZARSADIAS SALAYSAY
   De La Salle University - Health Sciences Institute
   84.92
   
   
7. JOANNA CAMILLE GUANZON SEE CO
   Our Lady of Fatima University - Valenzuela
   84.83
   
   
8. CRISTINE AURESTILA DESCALLAR
   Cebu Doctors University - College of Medicine
   84.58
   
   
9. SHELLA MARIE ROXAS ONG
   Our Lady of Fatima University - Valenzuela
   84.50
   
   
10. DONNA LEA SULLANO PEPITO
    UE - Ramon Magsaysay Mem. Medical Ctr
    84.42
    

For the complete February 2011 Physician Licensure Examination results, click here.

Congratulations to those 655 new physicians. They have a wonderful host of opportunities waiting for them. They can practice their profession here in the country or explore careers abroad.

General practicioners and family physicians are currently included in the list of 29 In-demand Occupations in Canada. Other developed countries with a lot of aging citizens may need additional medical professionals.

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