Fast track your application as an OFW healthcare worker

So you’re finally putting into action your dreams of working abroad. Admittedly, applying for an overseas job can be a lengthy process—first you need to secure all the required documents from different government offices. Then, there’s the actual job hunting, which needs your careful attention to make sure you don’t fall victim to illegal recruiters. Once you’ve made a shortlist of prospective employers, you go through a series of interviews and submission of credentials which employers need to verify. You will then repeat this process until you finally land your dream job.

But there are ways to fast track your overseas employment application. To help you navigate the process, TrueProfile.io, a platform that provides Filipino healthcare professionals around the world with the tools they need to secure a lucrative career abroad, shares these tips to ensure you meet all the requirements and fast track the application:

Search for the job you want. While there are many overseas job opportunities available, it’s best to simplify your job list to ease the stress of job application. TrueProfile.io offers a dedicated website for international healthcare jobs. Just log on to www.TrueProfile.io to create your free account, then simply click the ‘Jobs’ tab to explore a host of job openings that are suitable for your skill level and expertise. As an added benefit of becoming a TrueProfile.io member, you can access career solutions including digital CV to make it easier to keep your credentials up-to-date and for prospective employers, recruiters and regulators to discover you.

Decide which country you want to work in. At TrueProfile.io, you can also find a list of countries with a high preference for Filipino healthcare workers, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates). You can also find useful tips and information on the website to help you decide which country suits you.

Get your documents in order. Get a head start in pooling your documents as this may take the most time throughout the whole application process. Do your research on which essential documents are needed, which often includes authenticated birth certificate, college diploma and school transcript of records, training certificates, a valid passport, and eventually, your work permit and visa once you secure the job. Some countries will also ask for additional requirements such as an English proficiency certification.

Get your documents verified. International employers will ask you to verify your identity, qualifications and credentials before getting hired to make sure you are who you say you are. If you verify your documents on TrueProfile.io before you start applying for jobs, you can increase your chances of getting recruited as it gains employers trust and reduces any verification delays throughout the application or hiring process. Once registered on TrueProfile.io, click on “Career Toolkit'' then “Verification” to see the different verification options.

TruProfile.io uses blockchain technology, which means you won’t need to verify your documents over and over again when applying. Simply verify once, and a digital fingerprint of the verified document is stored on the blockchain.

Check training and certification requirements. Some countries may require English proficiency tests and certifications such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or Occupational English Test (OET) to be able to land the job. At TrueProfile.io you can find training and development tools via www.trueprofile.io/member/training to help you secure your English certification and prepare for exams.

With these tips from TrueProfile.io, hopefully your overseas job application journey can be easier and faster.

To know more, visit www.trueprofile.io.