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<title>Social Customs in Oman: A Guide for OFWs</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2571/Social-Customs-in-Oman--A-Guide-for-OFWs.html</link>
<pubDate>2016-03-03</pubDate>
<description>Customs in Oman that overseas Filipino workers or OFWs should follow.</description></item>

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<title>Things Not to Include in a Resignation Letter</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2553/Things-Not-to-Include-in-a-Resignation-Letter.html</link>
<pubDate>2016-01-14</pubDate>
<description>Resignations, particularly if you've spent a long time with the organization, can be an emotional decision. Many resignations are the result of frustrations arising from unfulfilled expectations from the employer.</description></item>

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<title>11 Things to Stop Doing Immediately at Work</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2538/11-Things-to-Stop-Doing-Immediately-at-Work.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-11-26</pubDate>
<description>What are the things you should stop doing to be happier at work and have a more productive career?  Make it a point today to identify some of the obstructions you are facing with your work or career and take a step to get past them.</description></item>

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<title>Making the Most of a Job Fair</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2543/Making-the-Most-of-a-Job-Fair.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-11-10</pubDate>
<description>Job fairs come up seasonally and attract a lot of attention from a variety of employers and many interested job seekers. If you have any interest in the job market, you should make sure that you drop everything else to be there.</description></item>

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<title>What To Wear To an Interview</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2537/What-To-Wear-To-an-Interview.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-10-28</pubDate>
<description>Here are some dress guidelines for both male and female candidates attending an interview for a job abroad.</description></item>

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<title>How to Negotiate Your Salary</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2532/How-to-Negotiate-Your-Salary.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-10-07</pubDate>
<description>All salary negotiations center around what you are worth to the employer and what the employer is willing to pay for you.</description></item>

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<title>Recognizing Burnout at Work and How to Fix It</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2529/Recognizing-Burnout-at-Work-and-How-to-Fix-It.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-09-17</pubDate>
<description>Burnout does not happen overnight.  It creeps in slowly over time and is hard to recognize.  It is, however, not insolvable and without hope of solution.  First of all, you need to recognize the symptoms then identify the causes and remedy the situation at an early stage.</description></item>

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<title>After the Interview-Key Steps to Get That Overseas Job</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2528/After-the-Interview-Key-Steps-to-Get-That-Overseas-Job.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-09-04</pubDate>
<description>You have not got the job yet; things are not so simple and there is no time for self-satisfaction.  Now grab the opportunity and convert your interview into being recruited because you are indeed right for the job and deserve the break.</description></item>

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<title>The Legal Ways to Get Hired as an OFW</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2238/The-Legal-Ways-to-Get-Hired-as-an-OFW.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-08-17</pubDate>
<description>Are you new to overseas job application? You don't know how to get hired for a chance to work abroad? This article will let you know the legal and proper ways to seal an employment overseas.</description></item>

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<title>Ways to Work Smarter Not Harder</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2524/Ways-to-Work-Smarter-Not-Harder.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-08-13</pubDate>
<description>Are you always busy trying to be more productive? Are you always switching from one task to the next without completing it or trying to do many things at once? Are you just about managing to meet schedules and deadlines, or do you have no time to complete the tasks you set out to do?</description></item>

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<title>Resume Mistakes You are Making</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2520/Resume-Mistakes-You-are-Making.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-07-23</pubDate>
<description>Recruiters abroad spend less than 2 minutes scanning a resume, so if you want to get an interview, you cannot afford to fall short because of mistakes in your resume. So you have to make sure to impress.</description></item>

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<title>How to Stay Away from Gangs/Cliques in Office &amp; Survive</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2516/How-to-Stay-Away-from-Gangs-Cliques-in-Office---Survive.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-07-09</pubDate>
<description>At your office, there are people who want to climb up the hierarchy at any cost and just don't care if it means harming another colleague. So don't be caught off guard if you face subtle (and not so subtle) cross currents, group fighting, manipulation and one-upmanship. Just follow some basic rules to navigate in the strong currents of groups to survive.</description></item>

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<title>How to Adapt to Multi-Cultural Environments When Working Abroad</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2512/How-to-Adapt-to-Multi-Cultural-Environments-When-Working-Abroad.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-06-25</pubDate>
<description>As a Filipino working abroad, you need to understand the &amp;lsquo;how-to' as it will help you to adjust to today's work requirements and living circumstances abroad.</description></item>

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<title>How to Refine Your Soft Skills to Prosper in Your Career</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2496/How-to-Refine-Your-Soft-Skills-to-Prosper-in-Your-Career.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-06-11</pubDate>
<description>Have you ever wondered why some co-worker(s), who are only as good as you, are always favoured by managers? If you have, it was probably because of their soft skills.</description></item>

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<title>Ways to Land an Interview with Limited Experience</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2480/Ways-to-Land-an-Interview-with-Limited-Experience.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-05-27</pubDate>
<description>Are you facing that universal problem of not getting a particular job due to lack of relevant experience, and yet at the same time, not getting the chance to get the required experience? Well, don't let your lack of experience scare you. Here are some suggestions that may help you get that job abroad despite little experience.</description></item>

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<title>Taiwan's Latest Job Openings for OFWs</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2488/Taiwan-s-Latest-Job-Openings-for-OFWs.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-05-19</pubDate>
<description>We compiled the latest job openings for Taiwan posted in WorkAbroad.ph by POEA-licensed recruitment agencies.</description></item>

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<title>Proven Ways to Work With a Bad Boss</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2478/Proven-Ways-to-Work-With-a-Bad-Boss.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-05-06</pubDate>
<description>Like it or not, you will sooner than later be lumped with a jerk as your boss who will test your wellbeing till either he or you get promoted or you run away, unless you learn how to handle him before this happens. To succeed in your career, show respect at all times and explore how to minimize the problem.</description></item>

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<title>How to Build the Perfect LinkedIn Profile</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2473/How-to-Build-the-Perfect-LinkedIn-Profile.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-04-22</pubDate>
<description>The most common reason users maintain a LinkedIn profile is to search for jobs. Even if you are gainfully and happily employed, maintaining a LinkedIn profile creates new ways for you to enhance current skills while building your professional network by connecting with industry professionals and interest groups.</description></item>

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<title>6 Ways to Increase your Chance of Being Seen by Employers</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-370/6-Ways-to-Increase-your-Chance-of-Being-Seen-by-Employers.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-04-16</pubDate>
<description>WorkAbroad.ph has more than a million resumes in its database. In order for your resume to stand out and be seen by recruiters, make sure you follow these simple steps.</description></item>

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<title>Strategies for Overcoming Interview Nerves</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2469/Strategies-for-Overcoming-Interview-Nerves.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-04-15</pubDate>
<description>Get rid of the interview jitters through these simple strategies.</description></item>

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<title>The Dangers of Being an Undocumented Pinoy Worker Abroad</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2033/The-Dangers-of-Being-an-Undocumented-Pinoy-Worker-Abroad.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-04-13</pubDate>
<description>A good example is the huge number of Filipinos who choose to work abroad without going through the legal process. They would usually exit the country as tourists then go on to find work in a foreign country without proper documents.</description></item>

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<title>11 Proven Ways to Get Hired</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2466/11-Proven-Ways-to-Get-Hired.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-04-06</pubDate>
<description>Have you ever wondered why the numerous job applications you have made to work abroad are not responded to by recruiters? It is time to review your approach. Check these suggestions to see how and why you are missing out and where you may be going wrong.</description></item>

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<title>Overseas Jobs for Filipino Beauticians, Nail Technicians and Spa Staff</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2457/Overseas-Jobs-for-Filipino-Beauticians--Nail-Technicians-and-Spa-Staff.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-03-24</pubDate>
<description>Here are the latest overseas job openings  for Filipino beauticians, nail technicians and spa staff from POEA-licensed agencies posted in Workabroad.ph</description></item>

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<title>Don�t Let A Slack Co-Worker Stress You Out</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2450/Don-t-Let-A-Slack-Co-Worker-Stress-You-Out.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-03-16</pubDate>
<description>There is no perfect working environment. No, it doesn't exist. And meeting a slack co-worker is inevitable.  But hey, don't fret. You can save yourself from stress and troubles he/she might cause you.</description></item>

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<title>How To Handle A Slack Co-Worker</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2449/How-To-Handle-A-Slack-Co-Worker.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-03-03</pubDate>
<description>It's accepted that only a handful of people within an organization actually drive its operations while the others just about manage a minimum average amount of work. However, the conscious slacker is a selfish exploiter and needs to be stopped.</description></item>

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<title>Tactical Tips for Your First Day at a New Job</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2448/Tactical-Tips-for-Your-First-Day-at-a-New-Job.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-02-17</pubDate>
<description>To make the right impression starting from your first day at the new job abroad, you need to develop good people handling skills. Here's how you can make smart tactical moves to become part of the team and reap the benefits of your skills and hard work.</description></item>

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<title>Documents You Need When You Want to Work Abroad</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2239/Documents-You-Need-When-You-Want-to-Work-Abroad.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-02-05</pubDate>
<description>As an OFW, you should know that there are proper and legal way to be recruited for overseas jobs.</description></item>

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<title>7 Things You Wish You Knew Before You Took the Job</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2426/7-Things-You-Wish-You-Knew-Before-You-Took-the-Job.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-02-02</pubDate>
<description>Accepting a job abroad will take you away from what you are used to and the comforts of your present home, so check out some questions you should ask before accepting the job.</description></item>

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<title>Impressive Questions to Ask an Interviewer</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2425/Impressive-Questions-to-Ask-an-Interviewer.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-01-22</pubDate>
<description>If you think you really want this job abroad and the interview went well, it is your moment to make that extra impact by appearing different so as to make a positive impression that will make them think &amp;ldquo;this candidate could be called back&amp;rdquo;.</description></item>

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<title>Why OFWs Should Invest in Stock Market</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2420/Why-OFWs-Should-Invest-in-Stock-Market.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-01-07</pubDate>
<description>Overseas Filipino workers or OFWs should always find ways where it is best to invest their money earned from working abroad.</description></item>

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<title>Tricky Interview Questions and How to Answer Them</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2419/Tricky-Interview-Questions-and-How-to-Answer-Them.html</link>
<pubDate>2015-01-06</pubDate>
<description>Whether you are changing jobs or starting a new career abroad, you will have to face an interview. To properly handle tricky questions during this interview you must prepare yourself thoroughly so that you can answer well and make a good impression.</description></item>

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<title>FAQs on the New Hiring Policy of HSWs</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-682/FAQs-on-the-New-Hiring-Policy-of-HSWs.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-12-22</pubDate>
<description>The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA)  sets out new rules in the recruitment and deployment of Household Service Workers (HSWs). The changes will affect foreign employers, recruitment agencies, and most of all the HSWs themselves.</description></item>

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<title>10 Things Not to Put On Your CV</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2418/10-Things-Not-to-Put-On-Your-CV.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-12-18</pubDate>
<description>It is important to take into consideration some pointers on what you should and should not include in your resume.</description></item>

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<title>Filipino Cooks are in Demand to Work Abroad</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2416/Filipino-Cooks-are-in-Demand-to-Work-Abroad.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-12-15</pubDate>
<description>Filipino cooks are in demand in overseas jobs from POEA-licensed recruitment agencies. Filipino cooks who want to work abroad can browse these job openings.</description></item>

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<title>Don�t Get Scammed! Beware of Bogus Job Offers Via Email!</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2414/Don-t-Get-Scammed--Beware-of-Bogus-Job-Offers-Via-Email-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-11-29</pubDate>
<description>Warning to all Filipino netizens, especially those hoping to find a job abroad! There is a deceiving email scam circulating right now tagged as &amp;ldquo;permit-to-work coaching scam&amp;rdquo;.</description></item>

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<title>No Placement Fee Jobs from Top 10 Recruitment Agencies</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2413/No-Placement-Fee-Jobs-from-Top-10-Recruitment-Agencies.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-11-27</pubDate>
<description>If you are a Filipino looking for an overseas job with no placement fees, browse these top agencies which offers such scheme for those who wants to work abroad.</description></item>

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<title>Come One, Come All: Hot Jobs in Dubai this November</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2404/Come-One--Come-All--Hot-Jobs-in-Dubai-this-November.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-11-14</pubDate>
<description>A list of some of the in-demand overseas jobs in Dubai for OFWs and Filipinos looking to work abroad.</description></item>

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<title>How to Successfully Submit Your CV</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2407/How-to-Successfully-Submit-Your-CV.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-11-08</pubDate>
<description>Almost all companies especially recruitment agencies maintain a job board and a careers page.  So how do you ensure successful submission of your resume? Here are a few tips to ensure your complete profile is saved and submitted.</description></item>

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<title>Work Abroad 101 (A Useful Q&amp;A for Filipinos)</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-13/Work-Abroad-101--A-Useful-Q-A-for-Filipinos-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-11-05</pubDate>
<description>OFWs had been working abroad for decades, but still many Filipinos are victimized by illegal recruiters and recruitment agencies. POEA answers questions by OFWs as a way to give them information about their deployment process.</description></item>

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<title>What a Good Resume Should Show</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2381/What-a-Good-Resume-Should-Show.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-10-24</pubDate>
<description>An effective resume is a summary of your work experience and qualifications, usually about two pages long. Read on to help you make a good one.</description></item>

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<title>How to Sell Yourself Using an Effective Cover Letter</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2380/How-to-Sell-Yourself-Using-an-Effective-Cover-Letter.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-10-14</pubDate>
<description>Cover letters that are written and presented professionally are still necessary, especially in a tough and competitive market.</description></item>

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<title>Living Simply</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2368/Living-Simply.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-09-26</pubDate>
<description>Most Filipinos, if not all, are hoping to uplift their life's status by finding a job overseas. But in a recent *survey, 52% of the people interviewed in Hong Kong are unhappy mainly because of debts. How can OFWs solve their financial problems?


*South China Morning Post &amp;ndash; 11 Aug. 2014</description></item>

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<title>There Are No Secrets to Getting a Job Abroad</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2365/There-Are-No-Secrets-to-Getting-a-Job-Abroad.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-09-19</pubDate>
<description>There is no secret sauce to getting the overseas job. It takes commitment and a good amount of self-discipline to get it right and succeed. Read on for some tips to help you focus on your job-hunting.</description></item>

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<title>Are You Ready For Your Interview?</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2345/Are-You-Ready-For-Your-Interview-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-08-25</pubDate>
<description>To make the most out of your face-to-face interview, you must be prepared.  Here are 7 tips to help you on your way.</description></item>

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<title>NURSES NEEDED IN SINGAPORE</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2330/NURSES-NEEDED-IN-SINGAPORE.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-07-22</pubDate>
<description>Singapore needs nurses for their hospitals.  Apply now!</description></item>

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<title>All About Overseas Exit Clearance</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2323/All-About-Overseas-Exit-Clearance.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-07-08</pubDate>
<description>The overseas exit clearance is a documentary requirement issued to an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who are travelling back to the Philippines and intends to go back to the country of his employment, to the same employer.</description></item>

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<title>Is June Your Lucky Month? Top Companies in Saudi &amp; Qatar Want You!</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2304/Is-June-Your-Lucky-Month--Top-Companies-in-Saudi---Qatar-Want-You-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-06-01</pubDate>
<description>POEA-licensed recruitment agency Gulf Horizon International Services is inviting qualified Filipinos for a series of job interviews for various overseas jobs with interviews to be conducted early this June.</description></item>

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<title>Ban Against Age Discrimination at Workplace Pushed</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2293/Ban-Against-Age-Discrimination-at-Workplace-Pushed.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-05-30</pubDate>
<description>&amp;quot;Hindi pa kami uugod-ugod!&amp;quot; This may be what runs to the mind of an unemployed 30 year old or older as frustration arise in finding a job here or overseas.</description></item>

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<title>Who Wants to Get Interviewed Before This Month Concludes?</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2303/Who-Wants-to-Get-Interviewed-Before-This-Month-Concludes-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-05-29</pubDate>
<description>Let's put a great finish for this month!  Who's up for a series of job interviews? If you are, read on and see this list of job interviews before this month ends.</description></item>

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<title>Work in a Top KSA Company, Be Interviewed Before May Ends!</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2301/Work-in-a-Top-KSA-Company--Be-Interviewed-Before-May-Ends-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-05-28</pubDate>
<description>A Saudi Arabia-based company wants you! Be interviewed before May ends!</description></item>

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<title>Most Sought-After Jobs by Pinoy Workers</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2300/Most-Sought-After-Jobs-by-Pinoy-Workers.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-05-27</pubDate>
<description>At present, companies are still in active search of skilled Filipinos who will work and contribute in their companies.</description></item>

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<title>Urgent Jobs in Kuwait, Get Interviewed This June</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2299/Urgent-Jobs-in-Kuwait--Get-Interviewed-This-June.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-05-23</pubDate>
<description>Want to work in Kuwait? You may want to take advantage of  interview schedules set for particular job vacancies Kuwait Cement Company (KSC).</description></item>

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<title>Eligible Occupations for the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP)</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2296/Eligible-Occupations-for-the-Federal-Skilled-Trades-Program--FSTP-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-05-17</pubDate>
<description>The Federal Skilled Trades Program or FSTP is established for foreign nationals who seek employment and permanent residency in Canada.</description></item>

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<title>Eligible occupations for the Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2295/Eligible-occupations-for-the-Federal-Skilled-Workers-Program--FSWP-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-05-15</pubDate>
<description>Canada Immigration and Citizenship  (CIC) has updated the list of occupations eligible for employment and residency programs offered in Canada for foreign workers.</description></item>

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<title>Opportunity Knocks: Job Vacancies in Major OFW Destinations</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2288/Opportunity-Knocks--Job-Vacancies-in-Major-OFW-Destinations.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-05-14</pubDate>
<description>Let your doors open for job opportunities abroad as highliy-skilled Filipinos are always in-demand for skilled labor overseas.</description></item>

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<title>Why Working Abroad is a Great Option</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2280/Why-Working-Abroad-is-a-Great-Option.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-05-05</pubDate>
<description>Apart from the money and benefits, there are other few things that makes working abroad a better (or even great) option.</description></item>

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<title>Brief Guide to Living and Working in Hong Kong</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2276/Brief-Guide-to-Living-and-Working-in-Hong-Kong.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-04-29</pubDate>
<description>This guide sets out brief essential information for Filipinos residing and working in Hong Kong including general facts, employment, the life of OFWs in the city, and more.</description></item>

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<title>Outshine Everybody Else! How to Make Your Resume Stand Out</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2277/Outshine-Everybody-Else--How-to-Make-Your-Resume-Stand-Out.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-04-28</pubDate>
<description>To make your resume stand out from a pile of hundreds, you need to entice your prospect employer to want to meet you and conduct a job interview.</description></item>

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<title>Looking for a Job in the Land of the Rising Sun? Check This Out!</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2270/Looking-for-a-Job-in-the-Land-of-the-Rising-Sun--Check-This-Out-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-04-19</pubDate>
<description>Workabroad.ph, a website where POEA-licensed agencies can advertise their overseas jobs available for Filipinos provides 138 jobs (as of this posting) to be filled in Japan.</description></item>

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<title>The Standard Employment Contract of an OFW</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2262/The-Standard-Employment-Contract-of-an-OFW.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-04-18</pubDate>
<description>Before signing an employment contract, a hired employee must always make sure that the document that he has on his hands  is the aunthentic copy of the contract and details that matter are stated clearly.</description></item>

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<title>2014 Schedule of 10th EPS-TOPIK Announced by POEA</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2265/2014-Schedule-of-10th-EPS-TOPIK-Announced-by-POEA.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-04-16</pubDate>
<description>The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration has announced via its website the schedule of the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) for this year.</description></item>

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<title>Top 5 Things OFWs do During Their Days Off</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2261/Top-5-Things-OFWs-do-During-Their-Days-Off.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-04-14</pubDate>
<description>Overseas Filipino workers are not robots! They need to relax, too. But how do they spend their days off?</description></item>

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<title>Jobs for Skilled and Professional Workers Without Placement Fee to be Paid</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2259/Jobs-for-Skilled-and-Professional-Workers-Without-Placement-Fee-to-be-Paid.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-04-09</pubDate>
<description>Some Filipinos cannot afford a large sum of money to be able to pay a recruitment agency for what we call placement fee</description></item>

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<title>Skilled Workers, Chefs Needed in Australia</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2256/Skilled-Workers--Chefs-Needed-in-Australia.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-04-04</pubDate>
<description>More opportunities in Australia awaits you!</description></item>

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<title>Destination: New Zealand; Carpentry and Farm Jobs Available</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2252/Destination--New-Zealand--Carpentry-and-Farm-Jobs-Available.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-29</pubDate>
<description>Looking for opportunities in New Zealand? WorkAbroad.ph has listed some of the latest job advertisements posted by POEA-licensed Philippine recruitment agencies!</description></item>

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<title>You Still Have a Chance! Jobs in Canada for Pinoys 35 Years Old and Beyond</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2251/You-Still-Have-a-Chance--Jobs-in-Canada-for-Pinoys-35-Years-Old-and-Beyond.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-29</pubDate>
<description>We often hear about age restriction for overseas jobs advertised by recruitment agencies. Just like what old folks say &amp;quot;Ano sila (mga bata) lang ang pwede magtrabaho? Sila lang ang may lakas para gumawa ng trabaho?&amp;quot;Well, you must rant no more! Jobs for Filipinos aged 35 and up are available! Destination? That one big country in North America: CANADA!</description></item>

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<title>Skills for Employment Scholarship Offered by OWWA</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2249/Skills-for-Employment-Scholarship-Offered-by-OWWA.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-28</pubDate>
<description>Train for free and enhance your skills to be able to land a job abroad by grabbing the scholarship offered by OWWA.</description></item>

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<title>Eyeing Australia to Live, Work or Study? Seek Help From a Migration Specialist</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2250/Eyeing-Australia-to-Live--Work-or-Study--Seek-Help-From-a-Migration-Specialist.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-27</pubDate>
<description>Are you planning to work, live or study in Australia? This migration firm can help you.</description></item>

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<title>Overseas Employment Certificate or OEC: What is it for?</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2244/Overseas-Employment-Certificate-or-OEC--What-is-it-for-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-27</pubDate>
<description>We often here about it from OFWs.  Usually when we ask about OEC, the people we ask tend to say that it's Overseas Employment Certificate. But what is OEC, actually? What are the uses of the OEC? What are the benefits of having an OEC?</description></item>

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<title>How much does it cost to be name-hired or GPB-hired?</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2240/How-much-does-it-cost-to-be-name-hired-or-GPB-hired-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-26</pubDate>
<description>But Filipinos can also seek jobs abroad on their own or with the help of POEA. That is in the form of name-hire or becoming a GPB-hire.</description></item>

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<title>POEA GPB-hiring: Respiratory Therapists Needed in King Fahad Medical City</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2245/POEA-GPB-hiring--Respiratory-Therapists-Needed-in-King-Fahad-Medical-City.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-26</pubDate>
<description>Looking for a government placement branch (GPB) hiring? The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia and POEA has one for you.</description></item>

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<title>Looking for Nursing Jobs Abroad? Kuwait Needs Some Nurses and it's Urgent</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2243/Looking-for-Nursing-Jobs-Abroad--Kuwait-Needs-Some-Nurses-and-it-s-Urgent.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-25</pubDate>
<description>A &amp;amp; C International Resources has posted job openings for female nurses who wish to work abroad, particularly in Kuwait.</description></item>

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<title>Filipino Faculties Needed in a Saudi University</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2242/Filipino-Faculties-Needed-in-a-Saudi-University.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-24</pubDate>
<description>The Philipine Overseas Employment Administration has published job openings for Filipino professors who wish to pursue their profession outside the country.</description></item>

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<title>Urgent Hiring! Healthcare Workers Needed in KSA, UAE and UK</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2241/Urgent-Hiring--Healthcare-Workers-Needed-in-KSA--UAE-and-UK.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-20</pubDate>
<description>Calling nurses and blood bank technicians, these job vacancies may be for you.</description></item>

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<title>Urgent Hiring: Jobs in Singapore and Brunei for Filipinos</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2233/Urgent-Hiring--Jobs-in-Singapore-and-Brunei-for-Filipinos.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-13</pubDate>
<description>DA Rodrigo International, Inc., a POEA-licensed agency has posted their urgent hiring in various job openings for Singapore and Brunei deployment.</description></item>

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<title>Trinidad and Tobago eyes Filipino Healthcare Workers</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2232/Trinidad-and-Tobago-eyes-Filipino-Healthcare-Workers.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-12</pubDate>
<description>You may have rarely heard about this country (or not at all), but hey they are needing workers for their healthcare industry.</description></item>

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<title>OWWA Scholarship Grant for SOCCSKSARGEN-based OFW Dependents</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2231/OWWA-Scholarship-Grant-for-SOCCSKSARGEN-based-OFW-Dependents.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-11</pubDate>
<description>After OWWA encouraged OFW Dependents from Central Luzon to avail the OWWA College Scholarship grant for residents based in  the area, the OWWA-SOCCSKSARGEN has also announced the opening of applications for OFW Dependents Scholarship Program (OFWDSP) for applicants in the SOCCSKSARGEN (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City) area.</description></item>

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<title>Electronics Jobs for Filipinos (Without Placement Fee)</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2228/Electronics-Jobs-for-Filipinos--Without-Placement-Fee-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-03-06</pubDate>
<description>Have you seen the latest overseas job openings at WorkAbroad.ph yet? We decided to pick out some jobs from Saudi and Qatar for electronics and maintenance enthusiasts out there.</description></item>

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<title>Looking for Caregiver Jobs? See if These Interest You</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2225/Looking-for-Caregiver-Jobs--See-if-These-Interest-You.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-28</pubDate>
<description>Being a caregiver is one of the most-sought profession by Filipinos who wish to work abroad. So, we will provide you with a short list of the latest caregiver jobs positings we found.</description></item>

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<title>Filipino Skilled Workers Needed in Perth, Australia</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2216/Filipino-Skilled-Workers-Needed-in-Perth--Australia.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-27</pubDate>
<description>Australia is not just the &amp;quot;Land Down Under&amp;quot; or the Kangaroo Safari in the South. Job Opportunities are also here you know!</description></item>

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<title>Latest Openings in Japan for Filipinos: Say Konichiwa!</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2221/Latest-Openings-in-Japan-for-Filipinos--Say-Konichiwa-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-26</pubDate>
<description>Konichiwa! Here are some of the latest job vacancies in Japan posted by POEA-accredited landbased recrutiment agencies.</description></item>

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<title>Filipino Beauticians and Stylists Needed Abroad</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2212/Filipino-Beauticians-and-Stylists-Needed-Abroad.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-25</pubDate>
<description>Can your hands do magic to makeover a person's looks? If you think you can, we dare you to take this opportunity to work abroad and get your hands at work!</description></item>

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<title>POEA-GPB Vacancy in UAE for Medical Technicians</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2220/POEA-GPB-Vacancy-in-UAE-for-Medical-Technicians.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-25</pubDate>
<description>The National Ambulance Company in Abu Dhabi, UAE is looking for 70 to 80 Filipino Medical Technicians.</description></item>

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<title>Construction &amp; Skilled Workers Jobs in Saudi Arabia Now Hiring</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2211/Construction---Skilled-Workers-Jobs-in-Saudi-Arabia-Now-Hiring.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-24</pubDate>
<description>It is never an easy job, but hey Saudi Arabia needs construction people to make buildings for them! Various POEA-licensed agencies are looking for skilled Filipino workers to fill various construction positions in projects in Saudi Arabia.</description></item>

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<title>Drivers Urgently Needed In Saudi Arabia</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2215/Drivers-Urgently-Needed-In-Saudi-Arabia.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-24</pubDate>
<description>Ready Your GCC License and maneuver your way to your job! Drivers are urgently needed in compaies in KSA! Will you be one of the chosen ones for the positions available? See the full list of job vacancies for drivers.</description></item>

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<title>Urgent Hiring! Hot Jobs in UAE for OFWs</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2214/Urgent-Hiring--Hot-Jobs-in-UAE-for-OFWs.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-24</pubDate>
<description>Are you up for some urgent job hiring in UAE? See the list.</description></item>

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<title>Thy Singapore Dollar Value: Cost of Living in Singapore</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2202/Thy-Singapore-Dollar-Value--Cost-of-Living-in-Singapore.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-21</pubDate>
<description>Singapore offers wonderful compensation packages to foreign workers making it as one of the top destinations of OFWs.  Hence, OFWGuide provides you updated information on the costs of commodities and other expenses in Singapore.  Come and take a peek to know how far can your Singapore dollar take you and how much can you send for your family back in the Philippines.</description></item>

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<title>The Grasslands are Waiting: Pinoy Workers Needed in New Zealand</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2201/The-Grasslands-are-Waiting--Pinoy-Workers-Needed-in-New-Zealand.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-20</pubDate>
<description>Are construction and carpentry your expertise? New Zealand welcomes your talent!</description></item>

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<title>Grab this Opportunity: OFW Jobs in Brunei</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2199/Grab-this-Opportunity--OFW-Jobs-in-Brunei.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-17</pubDate>
<description>Brunei is in need of qualified and harworking Filipinos for various job positions.</description></item>

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<title>At Your Service: Food Service &amp; Catering Jobs in UAE for Filipinos</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2197/At-Your-Service--Food-Service---Catering-Jobs-in-UAE-for-Filipinos.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-12</pubDate>
<description>POEA-licensed agency JEDEGAL International Manpower Services, Inc. is looking for 100 Filipinos to work in catering services in UAE.</description></item>

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<title>Ready Your Lab Gowns and Nurse Caps: Singapore Needs You</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2191/Ready-Your-Lab-Gowns-and-Nurse-Caps--Singapore-Needs-You.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-11</pubDate>
<description>POEA-licensed agency JEDEGAL International Manpower Services are looking for nurses, doctors, and chemists to fill in jobs in Singapore.</description></item>

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<title>What is Your Reason for Working Abroad?</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2195/What-is-Your-Reason-for-Working-Abroad-.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-07</pubDate>
<description>Filipinos have several different reasons for choosing to work far away from the people they love.</description></item>

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<title>Filipinos Can Study and Work in New Zealand via Holiday Visa</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2186/Filipinos-Can-Study-and-Work-in-New-Zealand-via-Holiday-Visa.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-04</pubDate>
<description>Filipinos aged 18 to 30 years old will have the chance to spend a year to study, work or go on a holiday vacation in New Zealand  through a new visa scheme opened by New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Ministry for Filipinos and New Zealanders.</description></item>

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<title>Join the WorkAbroad.ph and Philippine Star Job Fair 2014</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2183/Join-the-WorkAbroad-ph-and-Philippine-Star-Job-Fair-2014.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-02-03</pubDate>
<description>WorkAbroad.ph and the Philippine Star team up to bring you a grand local and overseas job fair this March.</description></item>

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<title>Germany Needs Doctors Who Can Speak German</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2182/Germany-Needs-Doctors-Who-Can-Speak-German.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-01-31</pubDate>
<description>After Pinoy nurses under POEA Triple Win Project were deployed, Germany is now looking for doctors who can speak German.</description></item>

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<title>Still Up for Grabs: More than 200 Nursing Jobs in Singapore</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2181/Still-Up-for-Grabs--More-than-200-Nursing-Jobs-in-Singapore.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-01-31</pubDate>
<description>Two POEA-licensed agencies are urgently needing female nurses for Singapore deployment.</description></item>

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<title>Want to Work in Saudi Arabia as A Nurse? Take the Prometric Exam</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2169/Want-to-Work-in-Saudi-Arabia-as-A-Nurse--Take-the-Prometric-Exam.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-01-29</pubDate>
<description>To be able to work as a health professional in Saudi Arabia, The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCHS) requires Filipinos and other foreign workers to take and pass the Prometric Examination.</description></item>

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<title>Most In-Demand Jobs Abroad for Filipinos in 2014</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2168/Most-In-Demand-Jobs-Abroad-for-Filipinos-in-2014.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-01-28</pubDate>
<description>Aspiring OFWs will get a lot of job opportunities abroad as various countries express their need for foreign workers.</description></item>

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<title>100 Filipino Nurses Needed in KSA for POEA-GPB Job Vacancy</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2174/100-Filipino-Nurses-Needed-in-KSA-for-POEA-GPB-Job-Vacancy.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-01-27</pubDate>
<description>The Ministry of Health (MOH), Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz, Riyadh is in urgent need of qualified applicants for 100 Nurses (Burn Unit, X-ray Dept., and O.R. Nurses).</description></item>

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<title>The Pros and Cons of Working in Taiwan</title>
<link>http://www.ofwguide.com/article_item-2167/The-Pros-and-Cons-of-Working-in-Taiwan.html</link>
<pubDate>2014-01-27</pubDate>
<description>For those who are considering to join flocks of OFWs in Taiwan, knowing a fact or two about this matter will help you decide.</description></item>

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