10 reminders from POEA to avoid illegal recruitment

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In his tweet, POEA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac posted again the 10 things that those who want to work abroad must exercise during the application process:

1. Apply only with licensed recruitment agencies. Don’t apply with consultancy firms, training centers, travel agencies, and foundations that promise jobs abroad.
2. Check with POEA whether the position you are applying for has an approved job order.
3. Transact only with authorized representatives of a licensed agency.
4. Transact business only at the registered address of the agency.
5. Pay only the allowable placement fee. It should be equivalent to one-month salary, except in cases where charging of placement fees is prohibited.
6. Pay the placement fee only after you have signed the employment contract. Demand an official receipt reflecting the actual amount paid and purpose for which payment was made.
7. Be wary of job offers through the Internet that require applicants to remit immediately payment for intended visa, air fare, and processing costs.
8. Be wary of ads or brochures requiring you to reply and to enclose payment for application forms and processing of papers.
9. Make sure that you have the appropriate work visa/permit. Be wary of job offers using tourist or visit visas.
10. Transact directly with government offices/personnel. Never deal with fixers. x x x."