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 Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2006 10:14 pm Post subject: EMPLOYMENT IN PERU / PERU EMPLOYMENT GUIDE |
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EMPLOYMENT IN PERU
Some expatriates are lucky enough to be relocated overseas by their employer, thus finding the search for work abroad very simple. But for those of us who are not quite so lucky, it is necessary to take a more proactive approach to finding overseas employment.
Peruvian Jobs
How can you go about looking for jobs in Peru? As indicated above, it is much easier to find employment overseas once you are in the destination country. But there are several Peruvian job-listings you can check from home. For example, try www.computrabajo.com.pe. Check the site regularly because new jobs are posted every day. Once you start living in Peru there are other sources open to you, for example advertisements in national newspapers, supermarkets and department stores. The national newspaper ‘El Comercio’ posts job-listings every Sunday. The sources that are best for you will naturally depend on your field of experience and your qualifications, but perhaps the most effective source of all is by word of mouth. Many people will ask why you have come to Peru; take advantage of the opportunity to promote yourself and explain what type of work you are looking for and why. Perhaps someone will be able to recommend a business in the line of work that interests you.
Career Options in Peru
Following Specific Career Paths
If you are hoping to follow a specific career path in Peru, the job options that are open to you will obviously depend on your particular level of experience and qualifications and also on the level of demand in Peru of that field of expertise. It is advisable to do as much research as possible before committing to working in Peru. Is there a great demand for your field of expertise? What are the wages like? Do you need any further qualifications to fulfil the requirements of such posts?
Teaching English
Others are more flexible about their career options when deciding to live and work abroad. They wish to experience new fields of employment and new ways of living. One of the best ways of doing this is by teaching English abroad. Many expatriates in Peru teach English, or indeed other languages, with the numerous language schools and institutes. The more prestigious of these require teaching qualifications such as TEFL certificates (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or PGCE’s (Postgraduate Certificate in Education), but for the majority what counts is that you are a native English speaker and not how many qualifications or how much experience you have. Most institutes offer both on-site and private lessons in pupils’ offices and houses. Some insitutes are better than others – some give you more pupils than others, some pay their teachers on time and some do not. It is best to ask other teachers about their experiences before accepting teaching positions.
Other Tips on Looking for Jobs
* Telephoning about a job offer will often get you a lot further than sending your CV via email, even if the job advertisement advises applicants to email their CV. Emails often go unread and unanswered. The best option is perhaps to telephone the company to notify them that you have emailed your CV.
* Before accepting a job offer make sure you are clear on how much you will be paid, when you will be paid, how long the job will last for etc. |
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