Hi All,
I want to pose this query in front of honorable senior HR professionals who have experience working overseas. As I am an HR fresher, I have a total of 2 years of pre-MBA experience in admin, along with 8 months of post-qualification experience in recruitment and payroll. Recently, I have been receiving emails from some sites regarding opportunities in Gulf countries. I've filled out questionnaires as demanded by the intermediary site, providing my current and expected salary (converted into DIRHAM). After processing my resume and questionnaire, they are offering me an opportunity to appear for interviews with four employers (their clients). However, they are asking for a certain amount of money as processing fees.
I am very keen to work overseas in my domain; however, I cannot afford to waste my time on fake or irrelevant offers. Please suggest reliable sources or sites to apply for vacancies in Dubai or European countries and the necessary steps to follow for this process.
Thanks in advance.
Warm Regards,
Vishal Dogra
From India, Bangalore
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I want to pose this query in front of honorable senior HR professionals who have experience working overseas. As I am an HR fresher, I have a total of 2 years of pre-MBA experience in admin, along with 8 months of post-qualification experience in recruitment and payroll. Recently, I have been receiving emails from some sites regarding opportunities in Gulf countries. I've filled out questionnaires as demanded by the intermediary site, providing my current and expected salary (converted into DIRHAM). After processing my resume and questionnaire, they are offering me an opportunity to appear for interviews with four employers (their clients). However, they are asking for a certain amount of money as processing fees.
I am very keen to work overseas in my domain; however, I cannot afford to waste my time on fake or irrelevant offers. Please suggest reliable sources or sites to apply for vacancies in Dubai or European countries and the necessary steps to follow for this process.
Thanks in advance.
Warm Regards,
Vishal Dogra
From India, Bangalore
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Hey Vishal,
I guess if you want to work abroad, you will surely have to invest money as processing charges for a visa and other formalities. I also tried a lot for it and approached a few consultancies providing abroad recruitments, but it didn't really work out. Alternatively, you can apply for a work permit for the country you wish to work in and then go there to search for a job, which might be a bit difficult. You can also call the helpline number (Just Dial) and ask for consultancies that provide international recruitments.
All the best :)
From India, Ahmadabad
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5I guess if you want to work abroad, you will surely have to invest money as processing charges for a visa and other formalities. I also tried a lot for it and approached a few consultancies providing abroad recruitments, but it didn't really work out. Alternatively, you can apply for a work permit for the country you wish to work in and then go there to search for a job, which might be a bit difficult. You can also call the helpline number (Just Dial) and ask for consultancies that provide international recruitments.
All the best :)
From India, Ahmadabad
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Hi Vishal,
I have just seen yours, and I'm also trying for that. I got the same, but I didn't. According to my knowledge, search for a better consultant (recruitment agent "licensed") and approach him, so that he does well.
All the best.
Regards,
Jog
From India, Pune
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I have just seen yours, and I'm also trying for that. I got the same, but I didn't. According to my knowledge, search for a better consultant (recruitment agent "licensed") and approach him, so that he does well.
All the best.
Regards,
Jog
From India, Pune
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Hi Anshwish & Jog,
Thank you for your wishes. I am keen to work abroad and am willing to invest an amount of money as per my budget. The confusion in my mind is that I don't have rich experience in the HR domain. Despite this, if my profile is getting shortlisted (as per the emails I am receiving), is it worthwhile to apply for a work permit?
As I am a fresher, I prefer to engage in these procedures only after receiving confirmation of a job rather than going there and searching for a job, as it could potentially harm my current career prospects. Anshwish mentioned trying JustDial, but it seems to connect with consultancies focusing on direct immigration rather than providing recruitment services abroad. Is there a platform where I can find authentic guidance, as Mr. Jog rightly mentioned, "Licensed recruitment agencies"?
Please guide.
Regards,
Vishal Dogra
From India, Bangalore
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Thank you for your wishes. I am keen to work abroad and am willing to invest an amount of money as per my budget. The confusion in my mind is that I don't have rich experience in the HR domain. Despite this, if my profile is getting shortlisted (as per the emails I am receiving), is it worthwhile to apply for a work permit?
As I am a fresher, I prefer to engage in these procedures only after receiving confirmation of a job rather than going there and searching for a job, as it could potentially harm my current career prospects. Anshwish mentioned trying JustDial, but it seems to connect with consultancies focusing on direct immigration rather than providing recruitment services abroad. Is there a platform where I can find authentic guidance, as Mr. Jog rightly mentioned, "Licensed recruitment agencies"?
Please guide.
Regards,
Vishal Dogra
From India, Bangalore
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Hey Vishal,
Check out the attached document with contact numbers and addresses which I obtained through a Google search. Apart from the attachment, please go to Google and search for "recruitment consultancies in Bangalore providing international jobs." Hope you find what you are looking for.
All the best again.
From India, Ahmadabad
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Check out the attached document with contact numbers and addresses which I obtained through a Google search. Apart from the attachment, please go to Google and search for "recruitment consultancies in Bangalore providing international jobs." Hope you find what you are looking for.
All the best again.
From India, Ahmadabad
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Please don’t entertain any consultancy’s with prepayment of money..In spite of any level of promises they make... ;)
From India, Bangalore
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From India, Bangalore
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Hi Vishal,
You know, it is not so hard to get a job abroad, especially in Gulf Countries. I have one idea: search on the internet for a list of Gulf's companies in the same field in which you have experience. Call their HR Department and obtain the contact details of their Recruitment Agent in Indian Cities. Get in touch with some of them, and you will surely land a job within a short period.
Moreover, I am attaching Legal Overseas Recruitment Agents' Details herewith, which I obtained from the Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India.
Regards,
Rashid
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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You know, it is not so hard to get a job abroad, especially in Gulf Countries. I have one idea: search on the internet for a list of Gulf's companies in the same field in which you have experience. Call their HR Department and obtain the contact details of their Recruitment Agent in Indian Cities. Get in touch with some of them, and you will surely land a job within a short period.
Moreover, I am attaching Legal Overseas Recruitment Agents' Details herewith, which I obtained from the Website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of India.
Regards,
Rashid
From Saudi Arabia, Riyadh
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Hi,
Thanks a lot, Mr. Anshwish, for the consultant list. I will consult all four consultants right after finishing this reply and will search on Google with the keywords suggested by you.
Mr. Mahesh, thank you for your advice, as some people told me to make a prepayment as it is mandatory for further process. However, I'll keep it in mind as suggestions from experts in Cite HR, like you, are always proven reliable to me.
Mr. Rashid, the legal agents' guidelines provided by you are definitely helpful. Your idea to call companies with present opportunities is also very feasible and promising.
Thanks a ton for all your suggestions, guidelines, and support.
Regards,
Vishal Dogra
From India, Bangalore
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Thanks a lot, Mr. Anshwish, for the consultant list. I will consult all four consultants right after finishing this reply and will search on Google with the keywords suggested by you.
Mr. Mahesh, thank you for your advice, as some people told me to make a prepayment as it is mandatory for further process. However, I'll keep it in mind as suggestions from experts in Cite HR, like you, are always proven reliable to me.
Mr. Rashid, the legal agents' guidelines provided by you are definitely helpful. Your idea to call companies with present opportunities is also very feasible and promising.
Thanks a ton for all your suggestions, guidelines, and support.
Regards,
Vishal Dogra
From India, Bangalore
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Dear colleague, Please try to register your resume in reputed portals in the middle east like Bayt.com,Gulf talent.com,Clarendon parker,Blessford blake etc. Regards Paulson
From India, Kochi
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From India, Kochi
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Hi Vishal,
Even I have almost the same experience in the HR domain as you, and last year I received an offer from Dubai Metro as an HR executive. However, as my father had worked in the UAE for a while, he informed me about the actual working conditions there.
Here are some tips if you are considering a job offer in the UAE:
- Do not give any money except for visa processing.
- Do not lend your passport to anybody.
- Check websites for the estimated cost of visa issuance.
- Ensure you have a legal letter or offer letter confirming your appointment.
- Verify that there are no hidden terms or conditions, such as relocating to another place.
- Ensure there are no intermediaries; only deal directly with the employer.
- If possible, confirm whether you will be on the company's payroll.
In my case, the salary offered was only 5k dirhams, with deductions for food and accommodation in a basic dormitory. However, my friend mentioned that the actual salary offered was around 10k dirhams. Thus, I declined the offer.
If you can provide more details, maybe I can offer you better advice.
Regards,
Gunjan
From India, New Delhi
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Even I have almost the same experience in the HR domain as you, and last year I received an offer from Dubai Metro as an HR executive. However, as my father had worked in the UAE for a while, he informed me about the actual working conditions there.
Here are some tips if you are considering a job offer in the UAE:
- Do not give any money except for visa processing.
- Do not lend your passport to anybody.
- Check websites for the estimated cost of visa issuance.
- Ensure you have a legal letter or offer letter confirming your appointment.
- Verify that there are no hidden terms or conditions, such as relocating to another place.
- Ensure there are no intermediaries; only deal directly with the employer.
- If possible, confirm whether you will be on the company's payroll.
In my case, the salary offered was only 5k dirhams, with deductions for food and accommodation in a basic dormitory. However, my friend mentioned that the actual salary offered was around 10k dirhams. Thus, I declined the offer.
If you can provide more details, maybe I can offer you better advice.
Regards,
Gunjan
From India, New Delhi
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