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FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I begin my application at IPAMS?

2. Does IPAMS charge me any placement fees, salary deductions, or other fees at any point during my application, screening, and job placement?

3. As a qualified candidate, what is the flow of my recruitment and processing at IPAMS?

4. What is the period of my employment if I am hired?
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What are my career opportunities available at IPAMS?
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I reported to IPAMS and went through the preliminary screening, but I was not called back for short-listing. May I still apply again at IPAMS?
7.
I am a cabin crew/flight attendant short-listed candidate. I did not pass the final assessment. May I still apply again at IPAMS?
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I have been interviewed and I am one of the short-listed candidates. How and when do get the results?
9.
Aside from the IPAMS website, how else can I find out about job leads or job openings?
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What are the requirements if I am fully determined to work overseas?
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What is the monthly salary rate when I get employed?
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May I apply at IPAMS if I am currently out of the country or working abroad?
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I am a nurse candidate. What is the salary rate for nurses abroad?
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I am a nurse candidate. How long does it take to complete the immigration process?
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I am a nurse candidate. I also made it through the final interview. Would it be possible to take my family to the US with me?
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I am a nurse candidate. Is financial assistance available by the company that employs me?
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How will I know that the recruitment agency / placement firm I choose to deal with is legitimate?
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My question was not answered by the FAQs page. How do I contact IPAMS regarding my inquiry?

 

How do I begin my application with IPAMS?

 

IPAMS helps you look for the job you wish to apply for and send out your resume instantly. Make sure you apply online so your personal information and resume will be automatically stored in our database. We make it easy for you to do this. Let IPAMS jump-start you with the application process:

OPTION 1

Apply online through the IPAMS website: This is simple, free and easy to do. Simply click on the Job Seekers  tab from the homepage and choose the Job Position you would like to apply for. You will be asked to provide your own PASSWORD which you must remember, as this is important for you to be able to edit/update your resume.

IPAMS reviews only comprehensive and detailed resumes, so be sure to complete all your details.

Once you complete the application form, your resume will be received instantly by IPAMS for review, filing in our database, and manpower pooling.   You will then be contacted by IPAMS for further screening if you match the qualifications required by our employers.

Make sure that you update your resume every time your work/educational experiences change. Bookmark the IPAMS website and regularly check job leads and openings which are updated on a daily basis. 

OPTION 2

Personally visit the IPAMS office and apply: You may also visit our office to apply and expedite your screening process. Please come with your resume, passport photographs, education and training credentials for us to immediately start with the screening process and interview.

Cabin Crew applicants must come in business attire (female: corporate coat over blouse & knee-level skirt, hair tied and pulled away from face / male: coat and tie) with one (1) passport photo and one (1) 4R size full body photograph (light-colored background) taken by a professional photographer.

Click on the Contacts Tab from the homepage and see our contact details for your reference.

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Does IPAMS charge me any placement fees, salary deductions, or other fees at any point during my application, screening, and job placement?

 

No, absolutely not. Unlike some entities that state "NO PLACEMENT FEES" yet charge candidates with hidden fees, IPAMS firmly believes in upholding its principle of "NO PLACEMENT/PROCESSING FEES OR CHARGES FOR ALL OUR WORLDWIDE RECRUITMENT." IPAMS started this golden rule when it was conceived in 1971, and today, still upholds this belief in line with its mission of maintaining the highest standards of integrity and service for more than 30 years of service to the Filipino. Our international and local clients shoulder ALL your recruitment and deployment expenses. If you have the right qualifications our clients are looking for and you are chosen to work for them, why should you pay your way to be in a job that you fully qualify for?

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As a qualified candidate, what is the flow of my recruitment and processing at IPAMS? 

 

After sending your online resume to IPAMS, we will immediately review your qualifications for current job leads in your chosen industry. IPAMS will then invite you to come to its office for your initial interview. The steps below summarize our systematic method, which will help you in your recruitment process with us:

STEP 1: Sourcing of candidates from IPAMS database, manpower pool, 

             advertisement, and other sources. IPAMS reviews its 

             manpower pool prior to publication of advertisement.

STEP 2: Reception of candidates.

STEP 3: Pre-screening of candidates by IPAMS' professional consultants.

STEP 4: Short-listing of qualified candidates by IPAMS.

STEP 5: Final Interview Workshop by the Employer.

STEP 6: Selection of candidates and tendering of Offer of Employment.

STEP 7: Medical Exam, submission of necessary documents for visa, 

             POEA, OWWA and Medicare processing.

STEP 8: Pre-Departure Orientation and Deployment Assistance.

STEP 9: Placement at worksite. You are now ready to work in your        

             chosen career!

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What is the period of my employment with the company if I am hired? 

 

Generally, our principals hire on a contractual basis with renewable options. Our clients follow their own term of employment depending on the nature of the job entailed. The term of employment is renewable, some with definite terms and others on an indefinite period. To date, we have hired numerous Filipinos who have been retained by our principals for more than ten (10) years, and some for more than twenty-five (25) years. IPAMS secures overseas principals who can provide a long term and fulfilling career for Filipinos.

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What are my career opportunities available at IPAMS? 

 

IPAMS offers job positions locally and globally from our principals spanning across the globe. Job opportunities in Asia, USA, Canada, Europe, Australasia, Middle East, GCC States are within your reach in these careers:

Administration, Finance, and Accountancy
Architecture, Arts, and Design
Aviation, Airline, and Travel
Engineering and Technical Work
Healthcare
Hospitality and Service Industries
Information Technology
Management (Executive, Managerial, and Supervisory Levels)
w Manufacturing Industry
e Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Industries
e Professional and Non-Professional Positions
e Skilled / Specialized Work
w Telecommunications

See Job Opportunities of our website for current job leads in your chosen field.

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I reported to IPAMS and went through the preliminary screening, but I was not called back for short-listing. May I still apply again at IPAMS?

 

Yes, of course. Different job positions require different qualifications. You may not be short-listed in one job opening, but you may be qualified for another one at IPAMS. We will be more than happy to assist you when another job lead knocks at your door. Patience is the key. Be sure to keep yourself abreast with new job openings that IPAMS offers day to day.

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I am a cabin crew/flight attendant short-listed candidate. I did not pass the final assessment. May I still apply again at IPAMS?

 

You are a cabin crew/flight attendant short-listed candidate who goes through the final assessment. Unfortunately, you do not pass. Do not be discouraged. You may re-apply for the same company after six (6) months. Find out what to improve on in order that you will make it the next time around. You may not be ready now, but you can make it better the next time you re-apply, and hopefully, pass and land the job.

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I have been interviewed and I am one of the short-listed candidates. How and when do I get the results?

 

Each client has their own criteria to follow in regard to the final selection of candidates to be deployed. Rest assured, IPAMS will contact you as soon as our client discloses the interview results.

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Aside from the IPAMS website, how else can I find out about job leads or job openings?

 

Aside from the website, you may also read the Classified Ads section of the Manila Bulletin (Sunday Edition) for current IPAMS job leads and openings. You may also visit us personally at our office and see our IPAMS Bulletin Board for current openings, interview workshops, and recruitment activity schedules.

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What are the important requirements if I am fully determined to work overseas? 

 

1. PASSPORT - Make sure it is valid for at least two (2) years

2. PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL EXAM - Make sure that you are free from 

    highly communicable diseases (AIDS, STD, Hepa B, History of 

    Tuberculosis)

3. COLLEGE DIPLOMA & TOR - If required, have it authenticated by 

    the CHED

4. FOR WOMEN - Make sure that you are not pregnant, or do not 

    get pregnant any time soon

5. FOR SERVICE STAFF / PERSONNEL (CABIN CREW, FLIGHT 

    ATTENDANTS, SALES / HOTEL STAFF, CUSTOMER SERVICE, ETC.) 

    - Develop your personality and improve your English communication 

    skills by attending seminars/trainings to enhance your chance of 

    making it to the final interview and get hired.

6. FOR CGFNS NURSES and PT's FOR U.S. EMPLOYMENT - continue with 

    your hospital employment and take appropriate reviews in order to 

    pass the qualifying English proficiency and U.S. licensure 

    examinations.

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What is the monthly salary rate when I get employed?

 

The monthly salary rate for a position is generally commensurate to qualification and experience. In most cases, it is not discussed during the final interview since only technical data and questions are asked by the company's representative. However, the compensation package is formalized into an Offer of Employment with accompanying employee benefits and other terms and conditions of the Employment Contract after selection is done. IPAMS only chooses the best reputable clients who can provide you highly competitive compensation and benefits packages.

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May I apply at IPAMS if I am currently out of the country or working abroad?

 

If you are presently employed and residing overseas and you meet the minimum requirements of a vacant position listed in our website, send out an electronic resume through the IPAMS website. Make sure that you also support your application with school credentials and employment certificates. If you have the right qualifications, IPAMS will contact you for further screening. You may schedule your vacation leave to visit our office to confirm your interest in continuing with your application, updating of your records, documentary screening and verification, and for line-up for interview.

If you are presently working in the Middle East and would like to return within the region but to work for another employer, it is strongly suggested that you acquire a "No Objection Certificate" from your current employer to expedite processing of new work/employment visa for the new employer.

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I am a nurse candidate. What is the salary rate for nurses abroad?

 

The U.S. salary rate for international nurses is generally commensurate to qualification and experience. It also depends on the facility and state of assignment considering the industry rate established by each State in the U.S. Salary rate varies and is considerably higher where cost of living is relatively higher as well.

 

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I am a nurse candidate. How long does it take to complete the immigration process?

 

Based on current immigration policy of the USA, the Employment-based 3rd Preference (Eb-3) Immigrant Visa processing takes about 18 – 24 months to complete in most States, provided nurse applicant under petition completes on time the documentary requirements of the U.S. Immigration Office (USCIS), National Visa Center (NVC) and the U.S. Embassy. The process may take a much longer period of time if nurse applicant delays the submission of any documentary requirements and passing of the required qualifying (CGFNS and English proficiency) and licensing (U.S. RN) examinations. The processing time may also take longer in Service Centers located at certain busy states.

 

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I am a nurse candidate. I also made it through the final interview. Would it be possible to take my family to the U.S. with me?

 

Yes. You may include your spouse and unmarried children below 21 years old in the petition.

 

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I am a nurse candidate. Is financial assistance available by the company that employs me?

 

U.S. employers generally offer financial assistance to cover expenses for examination fees, visa, airfare, and other immigration processing expenses. The full coverage of financial assistance package is normally disclosed and advertised prior to any scheduled recruiting workshop.

 

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How will I know that the recruitment agency / placement firm I choose to deal with is legitimate? 

 

Make sure that the agent you will deal with is legitimate and duly authorized by the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA). POEA publishes a list of licensed Philippine recruitment and placement agencies/firms. When you deal with the recruitment agency, do not pay any fee unless you have been hired and signed the employment contract. Always ask for a receipt corresponding to any payment. Although many recruitment agencies charge you fees after hiring, IPAMS does NOT charge you any of these placement and processing fees. For three decades, IPAMS (License No. POEA-400-LB-020404-AOE; License valid until 2012) has not gone unnoticed and has been on the forefront of excellent business ethics and exemplary operations. Fees charged to candidates are NOT within the vocabulary of IPAMS. This is in line with the Company's goal to maintain brilliant exceptional service to the Filipino.

If you chance upon unauthorized entities, report the matter immediately to POEA's Anti-Illegal Recruitment Branch at tel. no. 722-11-92 or the Philippine National Police or NBI.

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My question was not answered by the FAQs page. How do I contact IPAMS regarding my inquiry? 

 

You may contact IPAMS by emailing your query to info@ipams.com. You may also personally visit us at the IPAMS Main Office. We are open Mondays to Fridays 8:00am - 5:00pm and Saturdays 8:00am - 12:00 noon Manila Time. During Philippine Holidays, IPAMS maintains a skeletal force to attend to your immediate needs as well. See Contacts Page.

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