JAKARTA - The exclusive report of Jobstreet by SEEK together with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and The Network entitled Decoding Global Talent 2024: Trends in Employee Mobility reveals the desire of Indonesian citizens (WNI) to work abroad.
The report revealed that 67 percent of Indonesian workers stated that they were willing to move abroad to work, a figure that is equivalent to the average for Southeast Asia.
The main reason for workers in Indonesia to seek employment abroad is mainly because 70 percent to gain international work experience, 60 percent for the hope of better compensation and benefits, and 48 percent for quality of life.
However, it cannot be denied that this high interest is accompanied by high fraud in foreign job vacancy advertisements, which can be detrimental to the community.
In light of this, Jobstreet by SEEK has outlined a practical guide to ensure that the job search process abroad is carried out safely, structured, and free from fraud on digital platforms:
Verification of Job Vacancy Sources: Always prioritize searching through official and trusted platforms that have a verification system for employers.
Check the Contract and Legal Documentation: Never sign a contract or agree to a job offer without fully understanding the information regarding the terms and conditions of the job offer, especially regarding salary, accommodation, and work permits.
Beware of Costs at the Beginning of the Process: Legitimate workers will not be asked to pay recruitment or visa processing fees to employers. Be wary if you are asked to make a cash transfer or asked to pay an unreasonable fee in advance.
Increase your digital footprint on job search platforms: Keep your professional profile up-to-date and informative. Also, make sure to use the right keywords in the profile to speed up the efficiency of the recruitment process.
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